City of Hope has been a part of Natasha Shows’ life for almost as long as she can remember. Her mom, Bella Adeimy, spent nearly 36 years as a nurse...

“Cancer” is a very heavy word. For people who hear this word from their doctor, it can bring up a range of emotions, from anxiety to anger. Everyone recognizes the...

Tina Wang, R.N., finds something to love about her job every day. A skilled nurse who recently joined the infusion clinic team at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation...

It started in 1998. Marjo Woodhull was in her mid-40s when her doctor felt something unusual during a routine Pap smear. A follow-up ultrasound identified a growth in her abdomen...

Melisa Valenzuela has always been a competitor. Growing up in East Los Angeles, she sought out the toughest challenges. “Especially basketball,” she said, recalling her school days. Playing with other...

Jung Soo Lee takes pride in what she’s accomplished on her own.  Born in Seoul, South Korea, Lee speaks perfect, unaccented English — she spent a few years of her...

In the spring of 2019, Christian Bedolla was a teenager looking forward to graduating high school. Life was good – he was enjoying spring break with his friends and had...

Patients rave about anesthesiologist and pain management specialist Andrew T. Leitner, M.D., saying he takes the time to listen and explain “the whys and how of everything.” They call...

Misagh Karimi, M.D.As a medical oncologist who treats men daily, I’m committed to helping men be proactive and make their health a priority. This includes speaking with men and their families about...

Cancer changes you, and each patient’s experience is unique, but there is hope for the future after a cancer diagnosis, say grateful patients at City of Hope Orange County. There...