October’s grand opening of City of Hope Upland expands access to high-quality cancer care and innovative experimental treatment in the Inland Empire.

The new 25,000-square-foot cancer center offers medical oncology and infusion, radiation oncology and general oncologic surgery, as well as surgical subspecialties in breast, urology, gynecologic oncology and colorectal cancers.

In total, the facility houses nine cancer specialists, 25 exam rooms, two procedure rooms and 23 infusion chairs – including two infusion chairs in private rooms. Importantly, it also offers phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials. City of Hope Rancho Cucamonga has relocated its operations to City of Hope Upland.

City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other lifethreatening diseases, is the anchor tenant of San Antonio Regional Hospital’s outpatient care center at 1100 San Bernardino Road in Upland.

“Our goal at City of Hope is to bring new, research-driven treatment options closer to home for people afflicted with cancer and their families,” said Harlan Levine, M.D., president of strategy and business ventures at City of Hope.

San Antonio Regional Hospital offers a full complement of services on the second floor of the new outpatient care center to support City of Hope cancer patients and to provide a one-stop shop for patients who need diagnostic testing and preoperative services.

“San Antonio’s new outpatient care center is a significant element of our multifaceted partnership with City of Hope,” said John Chapman, chief operating officer and interim chief executive officer of San Antonio Regional Hospital.

“Linking City of Hope’s world-class cancer care and research with our 112-year tradition of providing high-quality patient care is creating a seamless continuum of care for cancer patients right here, close to home. If hospitalization is required, patients can conveniently access private accommodations on the Oncology Unit in our new Vineyard Tower, where certified oncology nurses are dedicated to providing exceptional care with compassion.”

This year City of Hope has been named the 11th best cancer hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals: Specialty Ranking, making it the highest ranked cancer hospital in the West.

City of Hope has been named one of the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer for 13 consecutive years. It has long delivered high-quality, compassionate cancer care at its main campus in Duarte. Now City of Hope is expanding its signature care to 30 locations throughout Southern California.

San Antonio Regional Hospital’s Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The collaboration with City of Hope is an important next step in advancing services and programs for cancer patients throughout the region.