Cancer

UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley

(510) 420-8000

UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley, part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, offers East Bay residents a full range of care. As a patient, you can expect world-class treatment rooted in cutting-edge research and tailored to your condition and needs. You'll also find a range of support services and educational resources to help you and your loved ones manage your care and participate actively in the healing process.

Our team's surgical and medical oncologists have experience with most cancers, including those of the breast, digestive tract, head and neck, lung, thyroid and prostate, as well as gynecologic cancers, multiple myeloma and sarcomas.

Services include:

  • Personalized care for cancers in any stage, including advanced stages
  • Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, lab and imaging services
  • Monitoring for recurrence and survivorship care (for patients who have completed treatment)
  • Genetic testing and counseling, including personalized recommendations on screening and preventive measures

For patients with breast cancer or breast symptoms, such as pain or a new lump, breast surgeons provide evaluation and diagnosis with the latest minimally invasive techniques, including ultrasound-guided and fine needle aspiration biopsies. We also offer annual screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms (those ordered to investigate anything that has raised concern). Both new and existing patients may book screening mammograms online.

Our state-of-the-art imaging technology, including the Biograph Vision 450 PET-CT scanner, can detect very small changes in the body. With superior image quality, we can obtain more accurate images, provide more precise diagnoses and offer more personalized care. We can also collect images more quickly, which shortens the exam time and lowers the radiation dose.

Cancer care is one of many specialties available at the Berkeley Outpatient Center, a collaboration between UCSF Health and John Muir Health. Our partnership gives you one-stop access to a wide range of medical services from two leading health systems.

Public transportation options include Ashby BART and various bus lines. If you come by car, you'll find us just off the Eastshore Freeway. Parking in the building is free.

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    Conditions we treat

    Our team

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    AVB-500 (Batiraxcept) in Combination With Paclitaxel in Recurrent High Grade Uterine Cancer

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    Blue Light Cystoscopy With Cysview® Registry

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    Awards & recognition

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      Among the top hospitals in the nation

    • Best in Northern California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care

    Support services

    Support Group

    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.

    Fitness

    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.

    Patient Resource

    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.

    Support Group

    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.

    Fitness

    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!

    Patient Resource

    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.

    Class

    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.

    Patient Resource

    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 Resource

    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.

    Support Group

    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."

    Preparing for your appointment

    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 outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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    Interpreting Services

    UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.

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