The UCSF Cancer Risk, Prevention and Early Detection (CRPED) clinics serve patients and families with cancer concerns or a history of cancer. We offer services to evaluate cancer risk and detect the disease as early as possible. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes through effective prevention strategies and improve treatment success by diagnosing cancer before it progresses.
Our clinics are staffed by experts in genetics, prevention and diagnostics to meet the specific needs of patients with a history of cancer – such as having had cancer themselves or having relatives who had it – as well as patients with other risk factors. Our services include genetic counseling and testing, and individualized assessment and management of cancer risk.
CRPED consists of three clinics:
- Cancer Diagnostics Service. Serves patients whose symptoms or initial test results suggest a new cancer diagnosis.
- Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program. Assesses cancer risk for patients with a personal or family history of cancer. This includes genetic counseling and testing as well as recommendations on screening and risk reduction.
- Hereditary Cancer Clinic. Manages patients with an inherited risk of developing cancer. Services include clinical exams; regular cancer screenings; and preventive treatments, such as medication and surgery.
We are part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Learn more about cancer care at UCSF Health.
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U.S. News rankings
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Best in Northern California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care
Cancer support services
Accreditations & memberships
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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.
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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.
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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.