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UCSF Medical Center

UCSF Medical Center

UCSF Medical Center is an Comprehensive Cancer Center located in San Francisco, CA. As one of the West Coast's premier NCI-designated centers, UCSF offers access to cutting-edge clinical trials and a multidisciplinary care approach.

Last verified: 2026-03-09
Location
San Francisco, CA
NCI Designation
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Founded
1907
Annual Meso Cases
40+
Specialties
Surgery, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Clinical Trials, Radiation Therapy

Program Overview

UCSF's thoracic oncology program treats mesothelioma patients with a team-based approach involving thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pulmonologists. The center's proximity to major shipyard and industrial exposure sites in the San Francisco Bay Area means the team has extensive experience with asbestos-related diseases.

Treatment Approach

UCSF offers pleurectomy with decortication, extrapleural pneumonectomy, and systemic therapy including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The center participates in national cooperative group trials and has institutional studies investigating novel mesothelioma treatments. HIPEC is available for peritoneal mesothelioma patients.

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Our team can help connect you with mesothelioma specialists at UCSF Medical Center and explain your treatment options and legal rights.

Patient Resources

Call 415-353-2051 to schedule an appointment. UCSF offers patient navigation, financial counseling, social work support, and the Cancer Support Community providing support groups and wellness programs.

Phone: 415-353-2051

Website: ucsfhealth.org/clinics/thoracic-oncology

Address: 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143

Mesothelioma Specialists at UCSF Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UCSF treat mesothelioma?

Yes. UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center has a thoracic oncology program with experience treating mesothelioma patients, including surgical options, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials.

Why is UCSF experienced with mesothelioma?

UCSF's location in the San Francisco Bay Area — near historic naval shipyards and industrial sites with known asbestos exposure — has given the center decades of experience treating asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma.

Where can I get mesothelioma treatment in San Francisco?

UCSF Medical Center (Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center) in San Francisco, CA is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center offering mesothelioma treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. Contact the center directly to schedule a consultation or request a second opinion.

What is the best mesothelioma hospital in California?

UCSF Medical Center (Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center) in San Francisco is widely recognized as a leading mesothelioma treatment center in California. As an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, it offers specialized surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials for mesothelioma patients.

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Information last verified: 2026-03-09

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