City of Hope recognizes that no two cancer patients, and no two cancers, are exactly the same. Every patient’s care plan, from treating the disease to managing related side effects, is designed to meet his or her needs and treatment goals. Patients and their caregivers are involved every step of the way, empowered to make informed decisions about their care.
Your care team will be assembled according to your needs. Some members of the care team, like the medical or radiation oncologist, are dedicated to treating the cancer. Others, such as the dietitian or the pain management physician, will help you manage the side effects of cancer, to reduce the risk of treatment delays and improve quality of life.
Cancer may occur anywhere in the body. In women, breast cancer is one of the most common cancer types. In men, it’s prostate cancer. Lung cancer and colorectal cancer affect both men and women in high numbers.
There are five main categories of cancer:
Click on the links below to learn more about cancer, how it's diagnosed and treated and how side effects may be managed.