Cancer
UCSF Urology has internationally recognized expertise in the care of urologic cancers. We offer the most current diagnostic tools, surgical, radiation chemotherapy and hormonal treatments as required, and thorough follow-up to maximize quality of life after treatment.
Our program is also a leader in cancer risk assessment. Discussions of each individual’s risk for cancer and of ways to help prevent the disease–such as changes in diet and exercise, or genetic counseling–are incorporated into our care plan. Additionally, UCSF Urology is on the forefront of genetic testing for risk assessment.
UCSF is committed to protecting fertility for boys and adults facing treatment that may affect their ability to become fathers. The UCSF Male Fertility Preservation Program strives to help all men and boys achieve fatherhood after completing their treatment by combining cutting edge research with innovations in clinical care.
For full information regarding the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center -- including clinical trials -- click here.
Cancer News & Highlights
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) aims to find future research leaders to bring new ideas and new scientific discoveries to prostate cancer research through its Young Investigator Awards program....
UCSF Press Release by Elizabeth Fernandez, "Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet" highlights new research by UC San Francisco. Men with prostate cancer could...
UCSF Press Release by Levi Gadye, "A Ketogenic Diet Could Improve the Response to Pancreatic Cancer Therapy" highlights scientific discovery by UCSF Scientists.A way to get rid of pancreatic cancer...
David B. Bayne, MD, MPH, has been named Chief of Urology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), succeeding Benjamin Breyer, MD, MAS, who was promoted to UCSF Department of Urology Chair...
Peter Carroll, MD, MPH, Professor of Urology, Ken and Donna Derr-Chevron Distinguished Professorship in Urology, a pioneer in Active Surveillance and significant lifetime contributions to prostate...
UCSF Health announced Sian Mara, Physician Assistant, has been awarded with the Exceptional Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Award. "This award recognizes nurse practitioners. physician assistants,...
Dr. Lindsay Hampson, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Education in the UCSF Dept. of Urology was awarded a 5-year NIH K76 grant for $243,000.00. The National Institute of Aging's Paul B....
