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Breast Cancer Patient Education Resources

WebBreast Cancer Diagnosis. Biopsy for Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Fine Needle Aspiration. Biopsy for Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Needle (Wire) Localization. Biopsy for Breast …

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Facts and Figures

WebFourteen percent of adult patients and 54% of pediatric patients are enrolled in clinical trials. The Cancer Center’s portfolio includes trials for treatment (including Phase I/first in …

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UCSF Breast Care Center

WebUCSF Breast Care Center. Visit the UCSF Breast Care Center on UCSFHealth.org. The Breast Care Center at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is …

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Cancer Survivorship and Wellness Institute

WebFrequently Asked Questions. Who can attend: The Cancer Survivorship and Wellness Institute is open to adult patients who have completed active treatment.Please speak to …

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New Walnut Creek Cancer Center Brings Specialty Care …

WebThe UCSF Health-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center at the Behring Pavilion opened today, bringing a full spectrum of leading-edge cancer care close to …

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Population Health

WebPopulation Health. The twin pillars of precision medicine and precision population health guide research and treatment at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. …

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Patient and Family Cancer Support Center

WebWe are also available by phone and email Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Contact: 415.885.3693 (voice) | Email Us. To reach one of our volunteers and find out …

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UCSF Health and John Muir Health to Build East Bay …

WebUCSF Health and John Muir Health have signed a letter of intent to develop a cancer network designed to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment for patients throughout …

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Leading a Paradigm Shift in Cancer Research

WebLeading a Paradigm Shift in Cancer Research. When Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Matthew Spitzer, PhD, was in fifth grade, his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. …

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UCSF Health Hospitals Earn ‘A’ in Patient Safety

WebUCSF Health hospitals at Mission Bay, Parnassus Heights and Mount Zion have earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the health care transparency nonprofit, The Leapfrog …

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Cancer Immunotherapy

WebUCSF Bakar ImmunoX Initiative. An innovative research program that promotes collaborative, cutting-edge research and data sharing to catalyze discoveries about the …

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Breast Cancer Experts Share Obstacles and Successes as Women in

WebBreast Cancer Experts Share Obstacles and Successes as Women in Oncology | OncLive.com | April 11, 2024

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Targeted Therapy, Treatment Disparity Featured at Cancer Meeting

WebLeading cancer researchers from UC San Francisco presented talks about advances in targeted therapy, cancer genomics, eliminating treatment disparities and other cancer …

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Alan Ashworth, PhD

WebAlan Ashworth, PhD, FRS E. Dixon Heise Distinguished Professor in Oncology, UCSF. President, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center; Senior Vice …

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Two of San Francisco’s Longest-Serving Hospitals Join UCSF Health

WebUCSF Health has signed a definitive agreement with Dignity Health to acquire Saint Francis Memorial Hospital (Saint Francis) and St. Mary’s Medical Center (St. Mary’s), along with …

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Gene Therapy Is Halting Cancer. Can It Work Against Brain Tumors

WebA type of gene therapy called CAR-T that has extended survival for thousands of patients with leukemia and other blood cancers is being adapted at UC San Francisco to treat …

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UCSF Tops Public Universities in NIH Research Funding in 2023

Web“Support from the NIH enables our researchers to test their boldest ideas for advancing science, medicine and health, and it is vital for training the next generation of …

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Community Advisory Board: Champions for Health Equity

WebOver the past 15 years, the cancer center’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) has become one of UCSF’s most instrumental community outreach groups for improving health equity.

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49ers Coach With Aggressive Myeloma Gets New Treatment at UCSF

WebJohnny Holland, linebacker coach for the San Francisco 49ers, speaks speaks with Dr. Thomas Martin, associate director of the myeloma program at UCSF Health.

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Support Groups For Adult Cancer Patients & Caregivers

WebIndividual & Couple’s Counseling For referrals, call the Cancer Support Center, (415) 885-3693. Psycho-oncology Services A psychologist and a psychiatrist are on staff for …

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The UCSF Stephen & Nancy Grand Multiple Myeloma Translational

WebIn 2009, as the result of a generous donation from Stephen and his wife, Nancy, the Grand MMTI was launched, with the goal of combining the world renowned research at UCSF …

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Families, systems & health : the journal of collaborative family

WebRead more about Family caregivers navigating the health care system: Evolving roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UCSF Health's Eric J. Small, MD, Elected ASCO President for 2025 …

WebThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has elected Eric J. Small, MD, FASCO, to serve as its president for the term beginning in June 2025.

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