City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta

History of City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta

City of Hope originally opened in 1913 in Los Angeles, California. Over time, it expanded and opened other locations, like this Atlanta center. By the late 1940s, City of Hope was focusing on cancer research and care.

Today, City of Hope is recognized as a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. It has helped pioneer important therapies and earned a renowned reputation. It is known for rigorous clinical research and compassionate, multidisciplinary care.

The center in Atlanta joined the City of Hope network in 2022. This connects patients in Atlanta to City of Hope’s larger system of physicians, clinical trials and research discoveries. This includes expertise that influences care for rare cancers like mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Care at City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta

City of Hope Atlanta provides specialized care for mesothelioma patients. It offers advanced diagnostics for mesothelioma and personalized treatment plans. These are assembled by doctors experienced with this cancer.

City of Hope Atlanta provides mesothelioma care through its thoracic and medical oncology programs. A multidisciplinary team typically develops custom care plans for patients. These mesothelioma care teams may include medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons and supportive care specialists.

Mesothelioma treatment options include chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery. The right treatments depend on the patient's specific diagnosis. Patients may also access clinical trials through City of Hope’s national research network. City of Hope Atlanta offers support services, too. These may help manage symptoms, side effects and quality of life throughout treatment.

City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta Specializations

• Chemotherapy
• Debulking surgery
• Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Immunotherapy
• Laparoscopic and robotic surgeries
• Multimodal therapy combining immunotherapy and chemotherapy
• Omentectomy surgery
• Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy (PIPAC)
• Radiation therapy
• Targeted therapy

City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta Accreditations

• American College of Radiology-designated Lung Cancer Screening Center
• American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation
• American College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Partner
• American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification
• College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation
• Magnet-Recognized Atlanta Nurses
• The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation

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Patient and Family Services at City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta

Supportive care at City of Hope Atlanta is integrated into each patient’s treatment plan. It can help manage side effects and maintain quality of life. Services may include counseling, easing symptoms, nutrition support and pain management. Care team members create personalized approaches that support patients at every stage of mesothelioma treatment.

Patient and Family Services in the Atlanta Area

Outside of City of Hope Atlanta, mesothelioma patients can access a range of local support services. Patients can find help with things like daily needs, rehabilitation and treatment-related transportation or housing. These services are all designed to improve comfort and quality of life.