Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research and Education (ANCRE) Center
The Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research and Education (ANCRE) Center is part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Care includes a wide range of screening, diagnosis and treatment options, such as anal cytology, high-resolution anoscopy, anal biopsy, infrared coagulation therapy, electrocautery therapy and more.
Our locations
Our team
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J. Michael Berry-Lawhorn
MD
Anal dysplasia specialist -
Cristina Brickman
MD
Infectious disease physician -
Lauren Brown Brenner
LCSW, MSW
Social worker -
Daniel Chrobak
MD
Internist -
Naomi Jay
NP, PhD
Nurse practitioner -
Jason Kauffman
DO
Infectious disease physician -
Joel Palefsky
MD
Infectious disease physician -
Chia-Ching (Jackie) Wang
MD
Anal dysplasia specialist
Clinical trials
Topical or Ablative Treatment in Preventing Anal Cancer in Patients With HIV and Anal High-Grad...
This randomized phase III trial compares topical or ablative treatment with active monitoring in preventing anal cancer in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesi...
Recruiting
Intra-lesional Nivolumab Therapy for Limited Cutaneous Kaposi Sarcoma
There is no clear treatment for patients with limited cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma (KS). Radiation and injection of vinblastine both have side effects that may not be acceptable. Nivolumab has been used to treat more ext...
Recruiting
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Ranked No. 12 in the nation for cancer care
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Designated comprehensive cancer center
Support services
Plan your visit
International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.
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Your Doctor Visit
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Learn moreWhat to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Our research initiatives
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UCSF Anal Cancer Research
The UCSF Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research and Education Center participates in research aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of anal neoplasia and cancer.
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UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Research
UCSF is home to a range of research initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for cancer patients everywhere. This includes research on topics such as immunotherapy, BRCA mutations and molecular diagnostic testing.
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