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Clinical Services » Cancer Institute
Meet the Breast Diagnostic Center Yearly mammograms are recommended, and there's no better place to come and take care of you than the Breast Diagnostic C ...
Complete Cancer Care Learn about the Cancer Resource Center, Survivorship Program and our Support Groups, available to all patients going thr ...
Nurse Navigators Each patient diagnosed through the Breast Diagnostic Center are met by one of our Nurse Navigators. Find out more about ...
2-North Oncology Unit Torrance Memorial is home to a dedicated oncology unit located in our north tower on the second floor. Here, patients ha ...
Tumor Board Every week a group of physicians from across multiple disciplines gather to discuss newly diagnosed cancer cases and wor ...
Woman to Woman Our volunteers offer a unique service to women going through the physical and emotional effects of chemotherapy and radi ...
Cancer Survivors Day 2010 A great annual tradition - celebrating Cancer Survivors Day with our survivors on campus!
Relay For Life 2010 Supporting and sponsoring our community's Relay for Life, held this year at South High School in Torrance.
Radiation Oncology Meet the radiation oncology team and learn about the work done by this team to combat cancer.

Donald and Priscilla Hunt Cancer Institute 

QUICK LINKS:  CT Lung Screening Program  |  Cancer Resource Center  |  Rehab Services 

Complete Cancer Care in your Community

Combining world-class services and compassionate treatment, the Torrance Memorial Cancer Center offers complete cancer care tailored to every patient in the South Bay. Giving each patient and their loved ones the confidence of cutting-edge diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation and support services is only the start of our care program. A community of expert physicians, nurses and staff team together and guide our patients through a personalized treatment plan.

With over 20 years in operation, the Torrance Memorial Cancer Center delivers the foremost treatment options close to home with the comfort and convenience of a community hospital. Certified with commendations as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, the Torrance Memorial Cancer Center provides a wide variety of comprehensive cancer care options.

With breast cancer recognized as the most prevalent type of cancer in women, Torrance Memorial established the Vasek and Anna Maria Polak Breast Diagnostic Center to support the early detection and treatment of the disease. And with dedicated Breast Health Navigators -  registered nurses specializing in breast health and breast cancer treatment - each diagnosed patient is given a single point of contact for consistent personal attention through their care program.

Also, innovative treatments and clinical trials for a variety of cancer diagnoses are available through our Vasek Polak Research Program.  This resource for clinical and health sciences research conducts studies sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) , giving Torrance Memorial patients access to the latest treatments and medications.

Download the Cancer Center 2011 Annual Report

Beyond Treatment

Patients at the Torrance Memorial Cancer Center have access to more than just the leading treatment options. The Cancer Resource Center provides patients and their families answers to questions, guidance through treatment and resources to provide ongoing support throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery. 

Torrance Memorial also reaches patients and families following treatment, into survivorship. As one of three community partners to the UCLA-LIVESTRONG® Cancer Survivorship Center of Excellence in the state, the Torrance Memorial Cancer Survivorship Program leads in preventing a recurrence with lifestyle and wellness education.