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 -
Daniel Chrobak
MD
Internist -
Rachel Dornhelm
MSW
Social worker -
Naomi Jay
NP, PhD
Nurse practitioner -
Jason Kauffman
DO
Infectious disease physician -
Joel Palefsky
MD
Infectious disease physician -
Vasean K. Patel
FNP
Nurse practitioner -
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...
The log-rank test will be used to compare the treatment and control arms with respect to time to detection of anal cancer. For each arm, the hazard rate and its 95% confidence interval will be estimated. The proportional hazards m...
Recruiting
U.S. News rankings
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in Northern California in cancer care
Accreditations & memberships
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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has designated UCSF 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.
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Commission on Cancer
UCSF'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.
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network
UCSF is a founding 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.
Support services
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What 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
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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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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