Patient & Family Cancer Support Center
The UCSF Patient and Family Cancer Support Center (formerly the Cancer Resource Center) supports whole-person care by providing information, wellness programs and community connections to people facing cancer and to their loved ones. Since opening in 1997, we have offered support groups, classes and workshops at no cost to participants. Learn more about our offerings below.
The support center is part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
New patient orientation and guidebooks
Welcome slideshow for patients and caregivers
Cancer center guidebook
Living well after cancer
Where to find us
Patient and Family Cancer Support Center at Mission Bay
Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building
1825 Fourth St.
First Floor, Suite M-1210
San Francisco, CA 94158
M-F, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ida & Joseph Friend Patient and Family Cancer Support Center at Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero St.
First Floor, Room B-101
San Francisco, CA 94115
This location is open for appointments only. We don't take walk-ins.
Our services
Cancer Nutrition Counseling
UCSF Health offers free nutrition counseling to our patients with cancer, as well as nutrition seminars that are open to anyone. Learn more.
Cancer Exercise Counseling
Our one-on-one exercise training sessions, customized for your needs and abilities, can complement other cancer treatments and speed your recovery.
Peer Support Programs for Cancer
PeerTalk connects interested cancer patients with cancer survivors who can share their own experience to provide emotional and practical support.
Cancer Support Groups
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 get your health care at UCSF.
Classes and events
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Special events for patients and family members are ongoing. Learn about upcoming classes, workshops and other opportunities in our calendar.
Core and More Class for Cancer Patients
A strong body helps you fight cancer and enjoy life. Join this class to stabilize your core, strengthen your muscles and improve overall fitness. For cancer patients and caregivers!
Meditation and Guided Imagery for Cancer Patients
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.
Yoga Classes
Relax, stretch, breathe deeply and reduce stress, pain and anxiety with laughter yoga and other free yoga classes.
Patient education and resources
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Stay connected with the UCSF Patient and Family Cancer Support Center through our monthly newsletter.
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