Peninsula Cancer Care
UCSF Health offers top-ranked oncology services on the Peninsula at convenient locations in San Mateo, Redwood City and Burlingame.
Our teams treat all kinds of cancer, such as blood, breast, gastrointestinal, lung, gynecologic and urinary system cancers. We also offer wraparound care that includes genetic testing and counseling, infusion, imaging, lab, nutrition, surgical and support services.
We are proud to be part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, which was the first facility in the Bay Area to receive the National Cancer Institute's prestigious "comprehensive cancer center" designation. Learn more about cancer care at UCSF Health.
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Awards & recognition
Best in California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care
Cancer support services
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Kôz Hospitality House
Kôz Hospitality House provides comfortable, reasonably priced accommodations near our Parnassus campus for UCSF patients during their treatment.
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.
Neuro-Oncology Caregiver Program
If you're caring for someone with a brain tumor, our program can help with guidance, information, resources and support at this difficult time. Find out more.
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 & 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.
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."
UCSF Patient Support Corps
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is stressful. Get guidance, support and answers to your questions here as you consider your options and make decisions.