Cancer Survivorship & Wellness
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Empowering survivors, changing lives
Finishing cancer treatment means getting a new start. Our cancer survivorship and wellness team provides specialized services for survivors who have completed their cancer treatment journey at UCSF Health. From symptom management to support groups, you'll find the resources and experts you need to feel empowered as you transition from active treatment to active living.
The end of cancer treatment often leaves people with mixed emotions. You may feel alone or unprepared for what comes next. We understand, and we'll answer your questions and help you with any complicated feelings that arise during this time. Our compassionate providers work closely with your oncologist, primary care doctor and other specialists to ensure you receive coordinated care.
Our approach to cancer survivorship is based on the latest research and national treatment guidelines. We're committed to studying the many ways cancer affects people's lives so we can improve care for survivors, now and in the future.
Our services for cancer survivors
Our cancer survivorship program offers:
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Individual treatment sessions. You meet with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant specializing in survivorship. We tailor your care based on the type and stage of cancer you had, treatments you received and your overall health.
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Symptom management. We address the long-term and late effects of cancer treatment, such as pain, fatigue and neuropathy (nerve damage). If needed, we refer you to the right specialists for your symptoms.
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Education and support. Connect with other survivors at our yearly retreats, ongoing seminars and eight-week Survivorship Wellness Group Program.
Group wellness program
The Survivorship Wellness Group Program, offered by UCSF Health's psycho-oncology team, is an eight-week program focused on helping cancer survivors optimize their health after treatment.
The program connects you with dietitians, social workers, psychologists, chaplains, health coaches and exercise counselors. We help you set goals related to nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep and overall wellness.
Contact our psycho-oncology program to register for the group wellness program.
Support our program
Your contributions help us expand our programs and provide services to more cancer survivors. Please consider donating to our program.
Empowering survivors, changing lives
Finishing cancer treatment means getting a new start. Our cancer survivorship and wellness team provides specialized services for survivors who have completed their cancer treatment journey at UCSF Health. From symptom management to support groups, you'll find the resources and experts you need to feel empowered as you transition from active treatment to active living.
The end of cancer treatment often leaves people with mixed emotions. You may feel alone or unprepared for what comes next. We understand, and we'll answer your questions and help you with any complicated feelings that arise during this time. Our compassionate providers work closely with your oncologist, primary care doctor and other specialists to ensure you receive coordinated care.
Our approach to cancer survivorship is based on the latest research and national treatment guidelines. We're committed to studying the many ways cancer affects people's lives so we can improve care for survivors, now and in the future.
Our services for cancer survivors
Our cancer survivorship program offers:
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Individual treatment sessions. You meet with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant specializing in survivorship. We tailor your care based on the type and stage of cancer you had, treatments you received and your overall health.
-
Symptom management. We address the long-term and late effects of cancer treatment, such as pain, fatigue and neuropathy (nerve damage). If needed, we refer you to the right specialists for your symptoms.
-
Education and support. Connect with other survivors at our yearly retreats, ongoing seminars and eight-week Survivorship Wellness Group Program.
Group wellness program
The Survivorship Wellness Group Program, offered by UCSF Health's psycho-oncology team, is an eight-week program focused on helping cancer survivors optimize their health after treatment.
The program connects you with dietitians, social workers, psychologists, chaplains, health coaches and exercise counselors. We help you set goals related to nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep and overall wellness.
Contact our psycho-oncology program to register for the group wellness program.
Support our program
Your contributions help us expand our programs and provide services to more cancer survivors. Please consider donating to our program.
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Support services
Art for Recovery
Creativity can help people with serious illnesses cope, heal and express what they're going through. Find out about our program and how to join.
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.
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 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.
Core & 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!
Friend to Friend Specialty Shops
A one-stop boutique for patients with cancer. Get professional help with wigs, prostheses, sun-protective clothing, makeup, skin care and more.
Meditation & 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.
Oncology Social Work
Social workers offer support, problem-solving, help accessing UCSF cancer-related resources and more. Find out how to contact the social worker for your clinic.
Patient & Family Cancer Support Center
The center offers wellness programming, community, support groups, classes, workshops and more at no cost to people facing cancer and their loved ones.
Peer Support Programs for Cancer
Patients are matched with peer support volunteers according to criteria such as diagnosis, cancer stage, age or gender. Speak to someone who's "been there."
Accreditations & memberships
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has designated UCSF Health a comprehensive cancer center, its highest ranking. This designation is awarded to centers that demonstrate scientific excellence and the ability to conduct cancer research across many disciplines.
Commission on Cancer
UCSF Health's cancer programs have been accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC) since 1933. The CoC is a consortium of groups dedicated to improving cancer patients' survival and quality of life via research, education and better medical care.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
UCSF is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world's top cancer centers. The network brings together leaders in treatment and research to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care.