Patient & Family Cancer Support Center

The UCSF Patient and Family Cancer Support Center (formerly the Cancer Resource Center) supports whole-person care by providing information, wellness programs and community connections to people facing cancer and to their loved ones. Since opening in 1997, we have offered support groups, classes and workshops at no cost to participants. Learn more about our offerings below.

The support center is part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

New patient orientation and guidebooks

Welcome slideshow for patients and caregivers

View our orientation slideshow to learn about the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, including our support services for patients and their caregivers. The slideshow is available in seven languages.

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Cancer center guidebook

Check out our guidebook for tips on navigating the UCSF Health system, links to resources and a summary of all available support services. The guidebook is available in three languages.

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Living well after cancer

Explore our guide to cognitive wellness strategies for people with cancer, featuring tips from our brain tumor team and fellow patients.

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Where to find us

Patient and Family Cancer Support Center at Mission Bay

Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building

1825 Fourth St.
First Floor, Suite M-1210
San Francisco, CA 94158

Phone: 415-885-3693

M-F, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

[email protected]

https://cancer.ucsf.edu/csc

Ida & Joseph Friend Patient and Family Cancer Support Center at Mount Zion

1600 Divisadero St.
First Floor, Room B-101
San Francisco, CA 94115

This location is open for appointments only. We don't take walk-ins.

Our services

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.
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.
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."
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.

Classes and events

Core and 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!
Meditation and 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.
Yoga Classes
Relax, stretch, breathe deeply and reduce stress, pain and anxiety with laughter yoga and other free yoga classes.

Patient education and resources

Communicating with Your Doctor
The doctor-patient relationship is built on communication and trust. Get tips to strengthen the partnership between you and your care team.
Coping with Chemotherapy
Everyone experiences chemotherapy differently. Understand the possible emotional and physical side effects of chemotherapy and how to cope.

Support our center

Every gift to the UCSF Patient and Family Cancer Support Center makes a difference. Donating online is easy: Just click the button you see here. For more information or to contribute by phone using a credit card, give us a call.

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877-499-8273