About Us
Foundation Activities
RESEARCH
We offer cutting edge Phase I-III hematology and oncology clinical trials, providing patients with expanded treatment options.
TCRF conducts clinical research on genetic diseases for Gaucher Disease and Pompe Disease.
Each year, Tower Cancer Research Foundation awards much needed cancer research grants to physician scientists in Southern California doing groundbreaking bench-to-bedside research.
View our previous Grant Recipients.
A free service for the Los Angeles community providing assistance in coping with issues related to a cancer diagnosis.
One on one support from volunteer cancer survivors who are available to listen and lend a helping hand in a respectful and compassionate manner.
Our annual patient centered event is a joyful experience for patients currently in treatment, hosted by Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, featuring makeovers by cosmetologists and other feel good activities.
The Cancer Wig Program at Tower was started by long time Bosom Buddy and professional hair dresser, Diane Cote. Diane lent her expertise to Tower by restyling donated wigs for patients with cancer hair loss. Diane passed away in April 2010 and her stylist colleagues have continued the program in her memory. To donate a wig please contact us at (310) 205-5728.
TCRF’s print newsletters is issued quarterly and geared for the lay reader focuses on current hematology and oncology clinical trials, cancer news and topics and Foundation news. Our E-newsletter is issued monthly.
Free public lecture series with oncologists discussing cancer prevention, cancer treatment and other issues.
A comprehensive patient support program, conducted in conjunction with Tower Hematology Oncology Medical group, providing support groups, prevention and cancer survivorship education, guided imagery, creative writing, yoga, acupressure and monthly workshops on various cancer related topics such as grief and bereavement, cancer and law, and more.
Click here for our program calendar.
National Surveys on Cancer
National surveys on cancer electronic surveys aimed at better understanding the public’s attitudes and awareness of cancer.
PHYSICIAN EDUCATION
Bi-monthly publication oriented towards medical doctors on important topics in hematology and oncology.
Bi-monthly email publication for hematologists and oncologists regarding our Phase one and early Phase two clinical trials for patient referrals.
