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Breast Cancer

UCSF Health's breast care clinics provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a warm, caring environment. We address all breast health concerns and conditions, including all types of breast cancer.

We are committed to delivering innovative, comprehensive care that's tailored to each patient's needs, wishes and type of cancer. As a national leader in breast care research, we also focus on discovering safer and more effective prevention and treatment approaches. Our patients are among the first to benefit from new discoveries.

To make it easier for patients to access advanced breast care wherever they live, we have locations throughout the Bay Area.

We are part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Breast Care Center

Breast Care Center

See all 6 of our Bay Area locations and learn more about the center.

UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley

UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley

3100 San Pablo Ave., Suite 280
Berkeley, CA 94702

Cancer Center San Mateo

Cancer Center San Mateo

218 DeAnza Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402

Cancer Center Redwood City

Cancer Center Redwood City

2900 Whipple Ave., Suite 130
Redwood City, CA 94062

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UCSF – Washington Cancer Center

UCSF – Washington Cancer Center

See our locations in Fremont.

Breast Cancer Prevention Program

Breast Cancer Prevention Program

1825 Fourth St., Third Floor
San Francisco, California 94158

Breast Imaging

Breast Imaging

1825 Fourth St., Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

Breast Care Plastic Surgery Clinic

Breast Care Plastic Surgery Clinic

1825 Fourth St., Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

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Cancer Symptom Management

Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building

1825 Fourth St.
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Hereditary Cancer Clinic

Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building

See both of our San Francisco locations.

Lymphedema Clinic

1825 Fourth St., Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

Osher Center for Integrative Health

1545 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115

Psycho-Oncology

Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building

1825 Fourth St.
San Francisco, CA 94158

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U.S. News rankings

  • U S  News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as part of its 2024-2025 Honor Roll

    Among the top hospitals in the nation

  • Best in Northern California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care

Support services

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.

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 & 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.

Meditation & 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.

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."

Special programs

Breast Cancer Coordinated Diagnostic Evaluation

The Breast Cancer Coordinated Diagnostic Evaluation Program evaluates and diagnoses women and men with abnormal mammograms in one day.Learn more here.

Accreditations & memberships

  • National Cancer Institute

    The National Cancer Institute has designated UCSF a comprehensive cancer center, its highest ranking. This designation is awarded to centers that demonstrate scientific excellence and the ability to conduct cancer research across many disciplines.

  • Commission on Cancer

    UCSF's cancer programs have been accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC) since 1933. The CoC is a consortium of groups dedicated to improving cancer patients' survival and quality of life via research, education and better medical care.

  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network

    UCSF is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s top cancer centers. The network brings together leaders in treatment and research to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care.

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