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CHOC Children's and Hyundai: Partners in the fight against cancer.
Learn more about Hyundai's incredible gift--the largest corporate gift in our hospital's history. Read More.

There’s no place like the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children’s. We specialize in providing our patients—from infants through young adults—with the latest pediatric cancer treatments while staying focused on letting kids be kids.

Through our Children’s Oncology Group (COG) membership, the Cancer Institute has received a prestigious Phase I clinical trial designation, making us the only facility in the Southwestern United States—and one of only 21 facilities in North America—able to offer the COG's groundbreaking alternative treatments.

In 2011, Children’s Hospital of Orange County was ranked in eight specialties in U.S. News Media Group’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Among the more than 200 children's hospitals in the United States, the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's ranked 28th in cancer treatment.

Learn about the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's difference.

Our treatment teams at the Cancer Institute work tirelessly to provide our patients with the latest advances in pediatric cancer therapies.

Give Miracles: Frankie's Story
Frankie Mach, a 20-year-old mother of two found out she had cancer; just days after her daughter's cancer went into remission. As Fox LA's Al Naipo reports, Mach is taking part in a unique treatment program, offered by CHOC and UC Irvine for adolescent and young adult cancer patients.

Histiocytosis - Dr. Lilibeth Torno
Dr. Lilibeth Torno, Clinical Director of Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's, describes symptoms and treatment of histiocytosis. Plus, Megan El-Hinn describes her role as Oncology Case Coordinator.

Tumors in Children - Dr. Maryam Gholizadeh
In this segment from American Health Journal, Dr. Maryam Gholizadeh dicusses the treatments available for children with tumors.

Sarah's Story
30 second commercial depicting CHOC patient Sarah who was diagnosed with leukemia. Sarah received cutting-edge treatment at the CHOC Cancer Institute.

Clinical Trials - Dr. Leonard Sender
Dr. Sender, Medical Director, Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's, describes for us the three phases of clinical trials.

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'Miraculous' Find May Solve Murrieta Boy's Ailment
May 08, 2012
The umbilical cord blood donated by the mother of 9-year-old Ricky Martinez at birth was located through a national database search. Doctors will insert it in hopes of restoring his immune system from severe aplastic anemia.
More than 80 CHOC Children's Doctors Named "Physicians of Excellence"
January 03, 2012
More than 80 CHOC Children's physicians, including specialists and pediatricians, are named "Physicians of Excellence" by the Orange County Medical Association.
CHOC Children's Ranked Among Nation's Top Pediatric Facilities
May 17, 2011
CHOC Children's is ranked in eight specialties by U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals survey.
CHOC Children's Dr. Leonard Sender Named Editor-in-Chief of Groundbreaking Journal Focused On Providing Care For Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients
May 13, 2011
Leonard Sender, M.D., Medical Director of CHOC Children's Cancer Institute, Helps Launch Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
March 17, 2011
Dr. Leonard Sender, Medical Director of the CHOC Children's Cancer Institute, is adding the role of Editor-in-Chief of a new journal to his Curriculum Vitae. The Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology will launch in April 2011.
CHOC Children’s Announces 2011 Campaign Ambassador
February 05, 2011
CHOC Children’s proudly announces 13-year-old cancer patient Tommaso “Tommy” Conforti as the 2011 CHOC Children’s Campaign Ambassador. Tommy was selected as one of three finalists through an application process, before securing the community’s support (and the most votes) through online voting. In his role as Ambassador, Tommy will represent CHOC and share his personal experience at various events, helping to engage the community in the “Change CHOC, Change the World” campaign.

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