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Exercise can improve physical functioning in cancer patients. It can reduce the feelings of fatigue, depression, nausea and weakness that can arise du...

Ana Lichterman is a nurse practitioner who cares for patients with genitourinary cancers (those affecting the genital or urinary organs), including ca...

Drop in for a free class designed to help you heal, relax and find balance during your treatment. UCSF and non-UCSF patients are welcome.

These groups offered by the Ida and Joseph Friend Patient and Family Cancer Support Center are free and available to all patients, whether or not you ...

Support services aimed at enhancing the survivorship experience of cancer patients.

Specifically for patients with brain tumors and their caregivers.

The center offers wellness programming, community, support groups, classes, workshops and more at no cost to people facing cancer and their loved ones...

Lynparza (olaparib) is used for treating ADT-resistant prostate cancer associated with certain gene mutations, specifically BRCA1 and BRCA2.

One-on-one customized exercise training sessions designed for cancer patients to complement treatments and aid in recovery.

specialty programs that perform lifesaving treatments, including cardiovascular care.

promising new treatments for complex diseases.

Administers chemotherapy and immunotherapy (treatments that stimulate the patient's own immune system to fight their cancer).

Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Although it can treat many cancers, chemo has shown only limited effectiveness against kidney c...

Early-phase clinical trials of novel targeted treatments for cancer patients.

Comfortable women's clothing tailored for cancer patients during treatment and beyond.

Utilizes extreme cold to treat cancer-related symptoms and improve patient recovery.

A specialized surgical procedure utilizing extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues, particularly effective for certain types of cancer.

Helps patients choose the treatments that best fit their needs.

We offer electrocardiography (EKG) services.

Our one-on-one exercise training sessions, customized for individual needs and abilities, can complement other cancer treatments and speed recovery.

A strong body helps you fight cancer and enjoy life more. Join this class to stabilize your core, strengthen your muscles and improve overall fitness.

Core & More Class focusing on stabilizing core and strengthening muscles for cancer patients and caregivers.

A class to stabilize your core, strengthen your muscles and improve overall fitness.

Classes designed for relaxation, stretching, and reducing stress, pain, and anxiety.

The most common surgical treatment for epilepsy involves removing (resecting) the small area of brain tissue where the patient's seizures originate.

For families with a history of cancer, genetic counselors provide genetic counseling and testing for patients and their families. Based on family hist...

Testing for genetic mutations related to cancer and providing counseling for management options.

used to improve radiation therapy for genitourinary cancers

Techniques that take into account an individual's genes, lifestyle, and other factors to tailor cancer treatment.

An eight-week program focused on helping cancer survivors learn and practice skills for optimizing their health after treatment.

Audiovisual resources that can be streamed online for free or downloaded for a cost.

Products for cancer patients including wigs to help them look and feel their best during their cancer journey.

A type of radiation treatment that uses a flexible robotic arm to precisely deliver high doses of radiation for cancer treatment.

a prostate cancer treatment in which radioactive pellets are temporarily placed near the tumor

Hormone therapy is frequently the first treatment offered to patients with metastatic prostate cancer. It is also an option for some patients who choo...

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer patients.

ADT uses medications to stop production of testosterone and other androgens from the testes. These include Lupron and Eligard (brand names for leuprol...

Hormone therapy is used in a small number of people with advanced kidney cancer. Hormones can cause cancerous cells to divide, so this treatment may c...

Xtandi (enzalutamide) blocks testosterone's stimulating effects on prostate cancer cells. It is approved by the FDA for patients with metastatic prost...

Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) shuts down androgen production in the adrenal gland and inhibits tumors from manufacturing their own testosterone. It's t...

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) has shown benefit in advanced cancers that have abnormal DNA repair mechanisms. It is approved for treating advanced cancers ...

access to immunotherapy for Medi-Cal and uninsured patients at on-site infusion centers and clinics.

Employs the body's immune system to combat cancer cells.

Immunotherapy harnesses your body's own immune system to fight cancer. Disease-fighting cells – produced by your body or engineered in a laboratory – ...

Provenge (sipuleucel-T) is custom-made from your own immune cells. It stimulates your body's own immune system to fight your cancer. Administered via ...

Provides patients with intravenous treatment as part of cancer care.

A treatment delivering concentrated chemotherapy drugs through the hepatic artery.

In this laser surgery for adults and children with epilepsy, a laser fiber is guided toward the source of a patient's seizures through a small hole in...

Annual and diagnostic mammograms to evaluate breast cancer.

A second opinion service provided by UCSF Health where you can schedule an appointment to discuss your case with a doctor, either in person or via tel...

A service where you submit medical records to receive a written second opinion from a UCSF Health specialist, typically provided in about seven to 10 ...

Techniques that help predict tumor responses to treatments.

We have on-site imaging services.

Medical procedures involved in diagnosis and assessment of prostate diseases.

Disconnection procedures are a type of surgical treatment for epilepsy. Unlike resections, disconnection procedures may not involve the removal of any...

Drop in for a free class designed to help you heal, relax and find balance during your treatment.

Free class designed to help cancer patients heal, relax, and find balance.

Advanced surgical techniques that reduce recovery time and minimize patient discomfort.

An eight-week class that teaches mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve overall health.

an alternative to the long-standing bladder cancer treatment in which the bladder is removed

Responsive neurostimulation (RNS) is an epilepsy treatment that doesn't require the surgical removal of brain tissue. RNS uses an implanted device to ...

Vagal nerve stimulation is a treatment used to reduce the frequency and intensity of seizures when medications aren't effective.

specialty programs that perform lifesaving treatments, including neurological and neurosurgical care.

Cares for patients with cancers of the genital or urinary organs, including kidney, bladder, testicular and prostate cancer.

One-on-one nutrition counseling for UCSF cancer patients. Can address dietary recommendations for specific types of cancer, guidance on nutrition and ...

UCSF Health's cancer care team includes dietitians who focus solely on working with cancer patients, providing nutritional guidance during treatment a...

offers emotional and supportive care to patients of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and their families. Our psychologists and...

Completed at UCSF.

Specialized care for patients with prostate cancer.

Specialized care for cancers of the genital and urinary organs, including prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancers.

Oncology social workers are an integral part of the health care team dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the health care system and ma...

Interdisciplinary treatment and counseling to improve the quality of life and care of patients with cancer.

Programs designed to educate patients about their cancer treatment options and health management.

Support and guidance for individuals who have received a breast cancer diagnosis.

Patients are matched with peer support volunteers according to criteria such as diagnosis, cancer stage, age or gender. Speak to someone who's 'been t...

Patients are matched with peer support volunteers according to criteria such as diagnosis, cancer stage, age or gender. Speak to someone who's 'been t...

Helps improve incontinence and prevent it from worsening.

Make an appointment with your primary care provider for physical exams, routine wellness needs, chronic pain, and chronic disease management.

Erleada (apalutamide) is another antiandrogen pill that blocks testosterone's effects. It significantly improves survival in patients with metastatic ...

an imaging technique for detecting prostate cancer

A form of radiation therapy where sealed radioactive sources are placed directly into or near a tumor.

An advanced type of radiation therapy that adjusts the radiation dose and direction to minimize damage to surrounding tissue.

A form of radiation therapy that delivers precise, high doses of radiation to target tumors with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.

A form of radiation therapy in which the source of radiation is placed inside the body to directly target a cancer site.

A type of radiation therapy that uses low-energy X-rays to treat superficial tumors.

A targeted treatment option for localized cancers.

which uses precisely focused radiation beams

Rubraca (rucaparib) is also used for treating ADT-resistant prostate cancer, particularly beneficial for patients with common gene mutations.

help patients and caregivers address the challenges of disrupted sleep and tiredness.

immunological care including stem cell transplants.

We offer numerous support groups for cancer patients and their families. These are free and open to all patients, no matter where they get their healt...

specialty programs that perform lifesaving treatments, including heart surgery.

Medical, psychological, social work, and spiritual approaches to address the physical and emotional symptoms due to cancer and treatment.

Telehealth services provided for patients navigating cancer treatment.

Specific treatments aimed at certain cancer cells.

A treatment that kills cancer cells through exposure to high temperatures.

specialty programs that perform lifesaving treatments, including organ transplants.

We offer pediatric urgent care at multiple locations.

UCSF Health’s urgent care team provides evaluation and treatment for medical problems that need prompt attention but are not life-threatening.

Regularly led by dietitian Greta Macaire, open to the public with topics including prostate cancer and nutrition, nutrition during treatments, dietary...

Xofigo (radium-223) is a radioactive drug used to target and kill cancer cells. It can improve survival and decrease bone-related complications in pat...

Relax, stretch, breathe deeply, and reduce pain and anxiety with laughter yoga and other free yoga classes.