
Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center
At the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, we care for patients with breast cancer and other breast health issues or concerns. We focus on screening for early breast cancer detection and on delivering more effective and less toxic therapies. We also conduct research that explores breast cancer's causes, biology and behavior, with the goal of developing even better prevention and treatment strategies.
Our team of surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, psychologists and nutritionists work together to thoroughly address all your concerns. You will also have access to many support services, from meditation groups to dance classes.
After you complete your cancer treatment, your care team will refer you to the UCSF Breast Cancer Follow-up Program. You will receive regular breast checkups as well as screening tests and lab evaluations as needed. We also work to address quality-of-life issues that may arise after treatment, such as dealing with the symptoms of chemotherapy-induced menopause, taking hormonal drugs or halting hormone replacement therapy, sexual issues, mood or sleep disturbances, nutrition questions and general well-being.Our locations
Our team
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Shoko Emily Abe
MD, FACS
Breast cancer surgeon -
Michael Alvarado
MD, MS
Breast cancer and melanoma surgeon -
Laura Esserman
MD, MBA
Breast cancer surgeon -
Cheryl Ewing
MD
Breast cancer surgeon -
Robert D. Foster
MD, FACS
Plastic surgeon -
Karen Goodwin
DO, FACS
Breast cancer surgeon -
Esther A. Kim
MD, FACS
Plastic surgeon -
Rita Mukhtar
MD
Breast cancer surgeon -
Merisa L. Piper
MD
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon -
Jasmine Wong
MD
Breast cancer surgeon
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Christopher Benz
MD
Breast oncologist -
A. Jo Chien
MD
Breast oncologist -
Andrei Goga
MD
Breast oncologist -
Melanie Majure
MD
Breast oncologist -
Natalie Marshall
MD
Medical oncologist -
Michelle E. Melisko
MD
Breast oncologist -
Mark Moasser
MD
Breast oncologist -
Pamela Munster
MD
Medical oncologist -
John W. Park
MD
Breast oncologist -
Hope Rugo
MD
Breast oncologist
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Katie Brandt
RN
Nurse -
Sarah Donahue
MPH, NP
Nurse practitioner -
Jean Anne Donnell
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Suzanne Eder
FNP
Nurse practitioner -
Sally Fang-Tu
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Emily Flores
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Sarah Goldin
RN
Nurse -
Audra Katz
RN
Nurse -
Takami Kojima
RN
Nurse -
Chiara Leifer
MSW
Social worker -
Robin Litt
NP
Nurse practitioner -
Gretchen Santos
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Robin Spector-Salmans
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Shelley Stratford
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Daphne Stuart
LCSW, MSW
Social worker -
Jennifer Viner
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Allison Zaitchik
LCSW, MSW
Social worker
Clinical trials
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast-Cons...
Statistical analysis of this study is primarily descriptive and exploratory. An "intent to treat" analysis will be conducted mainly using the log-rank test and Kaplan-Meier to compare hazard rates. Other parametric and nonparametr...
Recruiting
Study of Adagloxad Simolenin (OBI-822)/OBI-821 in the Adjuvant Treatment of Patients With Globo...
The outcome measure of the study is IDFS, defined by the STEEP system as the first occurrence of the time from the date of randomization to the date of first invasive disease recurrence (local, regional or distant), the date of se...
Recruiting
Pembrolizumab and Tamoxifen With or Without Vorinostat for the Treatment of Estrogen Receptor P...
Will be defined as the proportion of participants randomized to that arm whose status is stable disease (SD) or better (complete response (CR), partial response (PR)). The observed ORR will be compared to the respective null (inef...
Recruiting
Phase I Tolerability, Efficacy, and Safety Study of Pazopanib in Combination With PCI-24781 in ...
A dose limiting toxicity (DLT) will be defined as any predetermined adverse events occurring during Cycle 1 when association to therapy that is part of this study is related or possibly related
Recruiting
Diarrhea Prophylaxis in Patients With HER2+ Breast Cancer Treated With Neratinib, With or Witho...
Percentage of participants with clinically assessed grade 3 or greater diarrhea reported within the first 2 cycles (each cycle is 21 days) of neratinib while using anti-diarrheal strategies. Reports of diarrhea will be graded acco...
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
Special programs
Plan your visit
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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Athena Breast Health Network
The Athena Breast Health Network, a collaborative organization that includes UCSF, promotes data sharing to help all partners deliver more effective and personalized care to patients with breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Trials
BreastCancerTrials.org helps match patients who want to participate in breast cancer research with open studies that are right for them.
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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.