Infusion Center
The adult UCSF Infusion Centers, located at Mission Bay, Mount Zion, Parnassus, Berkeley and San Mateo, offer the following services:
- Infusion of chemotherapy and biotherapy
- Infusion of IV antibiotics, as well as antiviral medications and antifungal medications
- Infusion of hydration fluids, antiemetics (for nausea and vomiting) and electrolytes
- Nonchemotherapy injections
- Central line care
- Transfusion of red blood cells and platelets
Services may not be available at all locations.
Check with your oncologist's office before scheduling an appointment. Appointments are required. Please avoid scheduling your treatment close to other activities that could run late and affect your ability to arrive on time. This will shorten your wait times and help you get through your appointment more quickly.
We offer patients warm blankets to use during treatment. At some locations, we also offer light snacks and wireless tablets. We encourage patients to bring one visitor to sit with them during treatment. Additional visitors will be asked to wait outside the Infusion Center.
Because many patients are sensitive to strong scents, we ask that you not bring food with strong odors and refrain from wearing perfume or other fragranced products.
Our locations
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
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.
Hospital Stays
Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.
Your Doctor Visit
See our top 10 tips for making your UCSF doctor’s appointment as stress-free and productive as possible.
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Our research initiatives
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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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