Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic

Coronavirus update

FAQ: Coronavirus and Patients with Cancer

Our providers are available for patient appointments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place order. Appointment options for new and current patients include:

Video visits
In-person visits at UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center locations for diagnostic evaluation, urgent lab work, infusion and radiation therapy

The health, safety and well-being of our patients remains our top priority. Accordingly, UCSF has infection prevention practices and protocols in place at all of our facilities.

Our locations

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Conditions we treat

Ampullary cancer
Anal cancer
Bile duct cysts
Bile duct stricture
Carcinoid
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal cancer
Duodenal cancer
Esophageal cancer
Gallbladder cancer
Gastric cancer
Liver cancer
Liver mass
Mixed neuroendocrine carcinoma
Pancreatic cancer
Retroperitoneal tumor
Sarcoma

Our team

Clinical trials

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Pembrolizumab-based Therapy in Previously Treated High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinomas

ORR is defined as the proportion of the subjects in the analysis population who demonstrated complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) radiographically according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) versi...

Recruiting

Fluoroethyltyrosine in Detecting Tumors in Participants With Recurrent Intracranial Tumors

Patients in population 1 will be grouped into high-grade gliomas, low-grade gliomas, or metastatic disease. Radiological readers will have access only to FET PET images during evaluation and will grade the lesions in a binary fash...

Recruiting

Gut Microbiome in Colorectal Cancer

Feasibility and acceptability will be assessed by evaluating percentage of patients approached that consent to participate

Recruiting

APX005M With Concurrent Chemoradiation for Resectable Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction ...

Adverse events will be summarized by presenting, at each dose level, the number and percentage of patients having any adverse event, having an adverse event in each body system and having each individual adverse event. If no patie...

Recruiting

A Study of AbGn-107 in Patients With Gastric, Colorectal, Pancreatic or Biliary Cancer

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Gallium-68 PSMA-11 PET Imaging in Prostate Cancer Patients

Based on local reads for the detection of metastatic disease, the rate of localization abnormal focus of radiotracer will be stratified based upon the PSA prior to imaging

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Awards & recognition

Best hospital in Northern California
Ranked No. 12 in the nation for cancer care
Designated comprehensive cancer center

Support services

Support Group

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.

Fitness

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.

Support Group

Cancer Support Groups

Support groups held 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.

Fitness

Core and More Class

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!

Patient Resource

Friend to Friend Gift Shop

A one-stop boutique for patients with cancer. Get professional help with wigs, prostheses, sun-protective clothing, makeup, skin care and more.

Class

Meditation and 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.

Patient Resource

Oncology Social Work

Social workers can be key members of your cancer care team. Reach out for support, problem solving and help accessing UCSF's many cancer-related resources.

Patient Resource

Patient and Family Cancer Support Center

You'll find support groups, classes, a library, treatment information, special events and much more to promote wellness and healing for patients and families.

Support Group

Peer Support Program 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."

Fitness

Restorative Movement Class

Explore simple movements that help you feel more powerful and comfortable in your body. This fun and free UCSF class is aimed at those in recovery from cancer.

Patient Resource

Spa Infusion

Pamper yourself while fighting cancer. Free treatments for patients receiving chemotherapy at our Mount Zion campus include massage, acupressure and more.

Plan your visit

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International Services

If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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Interpreters

UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.

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Hospital Stays

Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.

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Your Doctor Visit

See our top 10 tips for making your UCSF doctor’s appointment as stress-free and productive as possible.

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Preparing for your appointment

What to Bring

Photo I.D.
Health insurance card
Insurance authorization, if required
Doctor's referral, if required
Recent test results related to your condition
List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
List of questions you may have
Device or paper for taking notes

Guides and forms

Cancer Center Guidebook