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City of Hope Medical Group Will Offer Cancer Services in Antelope Valley Under California Cancer Specialists Medical Group Name

Posted on: Friday, 9 October 2009, 09:00 CDT

MONROVIA, Calif., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- City of Hope Medical Group announced today that it will provide its nationally recognized oncology services to Antelope Valley residents under its parent name, California Cancer Specialists Medical Group. With over 180 physician experts in cancer, California Cancer Specialists opened the first of its free standing community cancer centers in South Pasadena in May of this year. The 22,000 sq. foot facility is the only free-standing physician owned center in Los Angeles to provide comprehensive oncology services in medical, surgical and radiation oncology.

City of Hope Medical Group and Antelope Valley Hospital have previously released their plans to develop a cancer center of similar scope on the campus of Antelope Valley Hospital. With over 250,000 residents in the Antelope Valley region, the Cancer Center would be the first to provide comprehensive physician services within one location.

"As we continue to expand services into communities that need our expertise, we want to be sure our name reflects our vision to provide regional cancer services throughout California," said Vincent Jensen, Chief Operating Officer. "We believe the name California Cancer Specialists Medical Group reflects this commitment to our community cancer centers," he added.

California Cancer Specialists Medical Group recently signed a multi-year lease agreement with Antelope Valley Hospital to house the interim Cancer Center on the grounds of the AV campus until a new building has been constructed to include the Group's radiation oncology program.

"Our goal is to provide the residents of this community with some of the most advanced technology and treatment options available," said Dr. Benjamin Paz, Executive Medical Director. "The addition of medical oncology, infusion services and other surgical specialties in cancer will ultimately save lives in the Antelope Valley," he added.

About California Cancer Specialists Medical Group

Based in Monrovia, Calif., California Cancer Specialists Medical Group is an academic physician practice that provides a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services primarily related to the treatment and prevention of various types of cancer. Comprised of more than 180 nationally recognized physicians experts, California Cancer Specialists physicians are world renowned for innovations in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. California Cancer Specialists owns and operates City of Hope Medical Group, Inc., a large component of its physician practice located at the City of Hope in Duarte, California. For information about the California Cancer Specialists, please visit http://www.ccsmg.com. For editorial, please contact Patricia Gallardo at (626) 775-3200.

SOURCE California Cancer Specialists Medical Group

Source: PR Newswire

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