Peninsula Cancer Care

UCSF Health offers top-ranked oncology services on the Peninsula at convenient locations in San Mateo, Redwood City and Burlingame.

Our teams treat all kinds of cancer, such as blood, breast, gastrointestinal, lung, gynecologic and urinary system cancers. We also offer wraparound care that includes genetic testing and counseling, infusion, imaging, lab, nutrition, surgical and support services.

We are proud to be part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, which was the first facility in the Bay Area to receive the National Cancer Institute's prestigious "comprehensive cancer center" designation.

Schedule an appointment

All patients are welcome to schedule a visit at our San Mateo, Redwood City or Burlingame locations anytime by calling (650) 341-9131. You may also use our online scheduling tool to reserve an appointment at San Mateo or Redwood City.

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Refer a patient

To refer a patient to any of our Peninsula Cancer Care locations, use our online referral form or download our cancer referral form (fillable PDF) and fax it to the Cancer Services Referral Center at (415) 514-8253.

Visit our pages for Cancer Center San Mateo, Cancer Center Redwood City or Cancer Center Burlingame for more information.

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Awards & recognition

Among the top hospitals in the nation
Best in Northern California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care

Cancer support services

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.

Kôz Hospitality House

Kôz Hospitality House provides comfortable, reasonably priced accommodations near our Parnassus campus for UCSF patients during their treatment.

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.

Neuro-Oncology Caregiver Program

If you're caring for someone with a brain tumor, our program can help with guidance, information, resources and support at this difficult time. Find out more.

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."

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.