The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center was the first center in the Bay Area to receive the prestigious "comprehensive" designation from the National Cancer Institute. With cutting-edge facilities, comprehensive care programs and innovative research, we help patients with all forms of cancer live longer, fuller lives.
As one of the top recipients of research grants from the National Cancer Institute, we're continually advancing the understanding and treatment of cancer. These advances include immunotherapy that harnesses the body's own immune system to fight cancer, treatments that target the molecular biology of cancer cells, and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
We understand that cancer diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming, and we are committed to supporting patients and their caregivers throughout this journey.
Resources for new patients
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New Patient Guide to the Cancer Center
Please see our guidebook for information on the cancer center and the many services we offer.
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Nueva guía para pacientes del centro oncológico
Consulte nuestra guía para obtener información sobre el centro oncológico y los varios servicios que ofrecemos.
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New Patient & Caregiver Welcome and Orientation Video
Also available in Español, Tagalog, 繁體中文, 廣東話, 한국어 , and Tiếng Việt
U.S. News rankings
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Best in Northern California for cancer care (tie)
Locations
Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building at Mission Bay
Parnassus
Mount Zion
Cancer Center Redwood City
Cancer Center San Mateo
UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley
Greenbrae
Breast cancer and breast care clinics (3)
Gastrointestinal cancer clinics (8)
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Center for Colorectal Surgery
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors
Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research and Education (ANCRE) Center
Head & neck cancer clinics (4)
Head and Neck Medical Oncology Program
Salivary Gland Surgery Center at Mission Bay
Skin cancer clinics (3)
Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic
Urologic cancer clinics (3)
Genitourinary Medical Oncology Clinic
Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic
Other programs and clinics (9)
Cancer Clinical Trials & Investigational Treatments Center
Cancer Immunotherapy Toxicity Evaluation (CITE) Program
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Clinic
Cancer Center Redwood City
UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley
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.
