We offer a wide range of programs and services to support patients and families dealing with cancer.
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Have questions? Our Patient and Family Cancer Support Center is your first stop for information, support and resources for yourself or your loved one.
NOW OPEN for walk-in visits at our Mission Bay site
Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 am to 2 pm.
We are also available by phone and email
Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Call us at 415-885-3693 or send us an email so we can connect you with the support you need.
Have Suggestions on How We Can Improve? We Want to Hear From You
The best ideas come from patients and families! We would like to learn from you. Please submit your ideas on how to improve the patient and family experience at the Cancer Center. Thank you!
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We invite providers and patients alike to download this handy A-Z list Print out of available support services at UCSF.
Quick Starting Points
A-Z List of Resources
- Advanced Care Planning
- Art for Recovery Open Art Studio
- Cancer: Terms and Definitions
- Cancer Clinical Trials
- Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program
- Cancer Immunotherapy Program
- Center for Reproductive Health
- COVID Information
- Exercise Classes & Counseling
- Fertility Preservation Program
- Financial Resources
- Friend to Friend Gift Shop
- Immunotherapy Side Effects
- Improvement Ideas Suggestion Box
- Lodging Information
- Look Good Feel Better
- Medication Disposal
- Meditation and Guided Imagery
- MyChart
- Neuro-Oncology Gordon Murray Caregiver Program
- Notary Services
- Nutrition Counseling & Workshops
- Open to Options
- Osher Center for Integrative Health
- Patient and Family Cancer Support Center
- Patient Education Resources
- Patient Orientation (online)
- The Patient and Family Experience
- The Patient and Family Cancer Support Newsletter
- Patient Guide to Cancer Services (PDF)
- Patient Relations (for concerns about your care at UCSF)
- Patient Support Corps
- Peer Support Program
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Referral Services
- Prepare for Surgery
- Prescriptions for Healing
- Psycho-Oncology
- Sheri Sobrato Brisson Brain Cancer Survivorship Program
- Special Events
- Social Work
- Spiritual Care
- Stop Smoking Class
- Support Groups
- Survivorship and Wellness Institute (Post-treatment)
- Survivor Wellness Group Program
- Symptom Management Service
- Transportation at UCSF
- Transportation and Other Resources (tip sheet)
- UCSF Bay Area Satellite Clinics
- UCSF Library (Search for articles)
Resources by Category
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
PATIENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES LIBRARY
SURVIVORSHIP (Post-treatment)
ADVANCED CANCERS: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
GETTING INVOLVED
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
- Cancer: Terms and Definitions
- Cancer Clinical Trials
- HDFCCC Office of Community Engagement
- Hematology & BMT Resources: Care-Giving, Meals & Transportation
- Key FINANCIAL Cancer Resources
- Patient and Family Cancer Support Center
- Patient Resources and Information
- Safe Medication Disposal
- Telehealth and Online Healthcare Provider Visits
- Lodging & Accommodations
- New Patient Guide to Cancer Services [ English ]
- New Patient Guide to Cancer Services [Spanish ]
- New Patient Guide to Cancer Services [ Chinese ]
- Maps and Directions - UCSF Health locations
- Maps - UCSF Bay Area Satellite Clinics
- Parking
- Public transportation
- Shuttle Service
- Key Transportation and Other Resources Tip Sheet [English]
- Key Transportation and Other Resources Tip Sheet [Spanish]
- Key Transportation and Other Resources Tip Sheet [Russian]
- Key Transportation and Other Resources Tip Sheet [Chinese (Traditiona)]
- Key Transportation and Other Resources Tip Sheet [Chinese (Simplified)]