UCSF Medical Center
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center is often lauded as one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation and is known for its innovative medicine and advance technology. That's because as a teaching hospital, they are able to offer pioneering treatments that are not readily available elsewhere.
The hospital was established more than 100 years ago and now includes a number of specialized care centers, including those for cancer, heart disease, infertility, neurological disorders, organ transplantation and orthopedics. UCSF Medical Center also offers a wealth of special services for women and children.
For those seeking cancer treatment or information, the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Zion is the only center in Northern California to receive the prestigious designation of "comprehensive" from the National Cancer Institute.
For mesothelioma patients, The Thoracic Oncology Clinic and Thoracic Surgery Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Center use many approaches for treatment of a variety of lung cancers, including malignant mesothelioma. They are attuned to the latest advances in the treatment of this rare cancer, including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and radiation.
In addition to this specialized clinic, UCSF Medical Center also offers to its cancer patients the Ida and Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center, which provides patients and their families with a wealth of resources about cancer in addition to emotional and spiritual support, including classes and workshops.
For more information about the Throacic Oncology Clinic or any of the cancer services at UCSF Medical Center, use the contact information below.
1600 Divisadero St. San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 567-6600