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CPMC Cancer Services

You are not alone in your fight against cancer. From diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, the CPMC Cancer Center stands with you to provide the best care and comfort possible. You and your family will benefit from advanced technologies, compassionate medical professionals and cancer-specific resources dedicated to your healing.

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Featured Services

  • Breast Cancer
  • Clinical Trials and Research
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Genetic Testing and Counseling
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Kidney and Bladder Cancer
  • Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma
  • Liver and Bile Duct Cancer
  • Lung and Thoracic Cancer
  • Medical Oncology
  • Neuro-Oncology: Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Pain Management and Palliative Care
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Sarcoma Services
  • Skin Cancer
  • Special Services and Support
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Survivorship Programs

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Cancer Services within the Sutter Health network

The Sutter Health network has doctors and services in more than 100 California cities.

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    Comprehensive Cancer Care

    Sutter Cancer Centers

    Sutter Cancer Centers

    The Sutter Health network offers 13 cancer centers across California that provide leading-edge treatments, access to clinical trials and nationally recognized cancer specialists dedicated to your care.

    Sutter Cancer Centers

    Multidimensional Cancer Care

    When you receive a cancer diagnosis, your world becomes filled with complex emotions, questions, information and decisions. But you won’t be alone on the journey. California Pacific Medical Center has a long tradition of providing advanced, multidisciplinary cancer care with a personalized approach. The CPMC Cancer Center is certified by the American College of Surgeons, and we treat more than 2,400 patients every year.

    Our nationally recognized cancer specialists and accredited facilities, highly trained oncology nurses and skilled technicians work together so you have access to leading-edge treatments, appropriate clinical trials and a 24/7 multidisciplinary support team.

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    From day one of your diagnosis, our Cancer Nurse Navigator Program provides you with a single, compassionate and knowledgeable point of contact who can guide you through everything from genetic testing and counseling to financial concerns. And as your key medical partner, your oncologist will coordinate and oversee your medical care from your first appointment through to survivorship.

    Leaders in Advanced Cancer Technology

    With the CPMC Cancer Center, you have access to the forefront of technologic advances in cancer care. Our areas of innovation include:

    • Radiosurgery — Using equipment available only to a handful of healthcare providers, our doctors can treat brain tumors and cancers in all parts of the body with unsurpassed accuracy—all with fewer side effects, greater comfort and improved outcomes.
    • Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) — This 3-D breast cancer screening equipment  significantly improves cancer detection and reduces callback rates for findings that are not cancer.
    • Endomicroscopy — Sutter Health network physicians introduced a tiny microscope smaller than the tip of a pen that allows doctors to better identify pre-cancerous or malignant lesions during endoscopic procedures, and in some cases immediately perform what can amount to life-saving treatment—a major advance in early cancer detection.
    • Da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Surgical System — This technology enhances your cancer surgeon’s skill by providing a magnified, three-dimensional view of a surgery site, accessed through micro-incisions, allowing his or her hand to make extremely precise movements—particularly valuable for prostate, gynecological and kidney cancers.
    • Varian RapidArc Radiosurgery TrueBeamTM STx system — Sutter Health radiation oncologists recently began using this new technology—a highly precise, faster and noninvasive way of excising tumors using shaped high-energy X-ray beams.
    • Prostate Brachytherapy — Thanks to Sutter’s early adoption of this technology, some men can receive definitive prostate cancer treatment with a single outpatient procedure.

    Pushing the Clinical Research Envelope

    We’re committed to participating in clinical trials to help you—and thousands of others—in the fight against cancer. Since the 1950s, research centers throughout the Sutter Health network have conducted hundreds of groundbreaking studies leading to medical innovations in cancer and other diseases. Current projects include participation in trials of a novel immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma, as well as targeted approaches for liver and ovarian cancers.

    Awards for Exceptional Cancer Care

    We’re proud to be at the forefront of cancer care and research. Here are just a few recent achievements at CPMC.

    • Accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program of the American College of Surgeons. This recognizes that our program is held to the highest standards of care for patients with diseases of the breast.
    • Designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.
    • We have maintained a 93 percent overall follow-up rate and a 100 percent five-year follow-up rate with patients tracked in our cancer registry.
    • Our new survivorship program allows patients to receive a comprehensive exit interview at the end of their treatment, including treatment summary, follow-up instructions and answers to quality of life questions.

    Philanthropy

    Transforming Cancer Care in San Francisco

    Invest in Cancer Research and Treatment at CPMC

    Learn about the many giving opportunities in cancer research and treatment. Your gift will have a direct impact on patient care.

    Invest in Cancer Research and Treatment at CPMC

    In Your Corner

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    Infusion Center

    Sutter’s Infusion Centers offer peaceful, calming settings. All nine Sutter cancer centers provide private infusion rooms for chemotherapy, hormone therapy or other treatments. At each center, you’ll find dedicated oncology nurses who can answer your questions and provide social and medical services.

    Education and Support

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    Classes and Events

    Join a support group to share experiences and get advice on breast cancer, blood cancer, colorectal cancer or other cancers.

    Cancer Webinars

    The Sutter network offers virtual training, education and support for people undergoing treatment for cancer.

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    Ask an Expert

    Will radiation therapy make me radioactive? External beam radiation using a linear accelerator to treat the whole or partial breast does not make anyone radioactive.

    Patient Stories

    Amazing Grace

    Patient Grace Mansell describes how clinical research and clinical trials at Sutter are helping advance treatment options for cancer patients.

    Personalizing Treatment Options for Cancer Patients

    Patient Ashleigh Evans describes how precision medicine research at Sutter is helping deliver personalized treatment options for cancer patients.

    Patient Starts Planning Her Future Again after Treatment

    Becky Herry and her oncologist discuss CPMC’s treatment for her late-stage melanoma with a new cancer drug.

    Breast Cancer Survivor Celebrates Her Health

    Hazel Neibert is the first to admit that her health was low on her priority list. But when she discovered a lump in her breast, everything changed.

    Musician's Life and Spirit Saved through Integrative Approach

    After CPMC's oncology team and the Institute for Health & Healing helped save musician Eric Muhler's life, he found a special way to give back.

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    Cancer Research

    Sutter Health Cancer Research
    Cancer is caused by cells that divide uncontrollably. They can grow into tumors that spread in the body. There are many types of cancer and many different causes. Research into the biology of cancer leads to effective treatments that improve and extend lives.

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    Doctors at California Pacific Medical Center

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D.

    Gauri D. Kelekar, M.D.

    • Medical Oncology

    Anne G. Peled, M.D.

    Anne G. Peled, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    John M. Rabkin, M.D.

    John M. Rabkin, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    Caroline Behler, M.D.

    Caroline Behler, M.D.

    • Medical Oncology

    Susan Lee Char, M.D.

    Susan Lee Char, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    Michael Jeng, M.D.

    Michael Jeng, M.D.

    • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

    John W. Lee, M.D.

    John W. Lee, M.D.

    • Radiation Oncology

    Laurence F. Yee, M.D.

    Laurence F. Yee, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    Patricia L. Seid, M.D.

    Patricia L. Seid, M.D.

    • Radiation Oncology

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    Services Near You

    CPMC Center for Women's Health Care

    CPMC Center for Women's Health Care

    2333 Buchanan Street

    Level 2

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 600-6455

    3838 California Street Care Center

    3838 California Street Care Center

    3838 California Street

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 600-2485

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    2351 Clay Street

    Suite 134

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 600-3073

    CPMC Imaging, Van Ness Campus | 1375 Sutter Street

    CPMC Imaging, Van Ness Campus | 1375 Sutter Street

    1375 Sutter Street

    Suite 101

    San Francisco, CA 94109

    (415) 600-4140

    CPMC Radiation Oncology, Pacific Campus | 2333 Buchanan Street

    CPMC Radiation Oncology, Pacific Campus | 2333 Buchanan Street

    2333 Buchanan Street

    Level B

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 600-3600

    CPMC Lab, Mission Bernal Campus | 1580 Valencia Street

    CPMC Lab, Mission Bernal Campus | 1580 Valencia Street

    1580 Valencia Street

    Suite M13

    San Francisco, CA 94110

    (415) 641-3351

    CPMC Pacific Heights Outpatient Center | 2333 Buchanan Street

    CPMC Pacific Heights Outpatient Center | 2333 Buchanan Street

    2333 Buchanan Street

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 600-6000

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