Cancer

Cancer research

Clinical Trials

Performance of clinical trials is a departmental priority. The department and affiliated programs are conducting investigational studies of treatments for genitourinary cancer and other conditions with the goal of improving diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of urologic disease. Learn more at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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UCSF is internationally known for its research in prostate and other urological cancers. Our department conducts basic scientific work to analyze and categorize different types of prostate cancer and the health risks they pose. Our faculty lead large epidemiological studies on dietary and other lifestyle interventions that may help reduce the risk of the disease. UCSF Urology also heads CaPSURE™, a multicenter longitudinal study of men with prostate cancer.

In addition to our work in prostate cancer, we have important research programs in bladder, renal and other urological cancers. The department conducts clinical trials of new treatments for genitourinary cancers, coordinated through the urologic clinical and translational science program. We also maintain a urologic oncology database, which provides a valuable repository of information to guide future investigations. Many of our faculty maintain research laboratories at UCSF, where they conduct basic science investigations in their areas of expertise.

Cancer News & Highlights

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....
John Lindsey II, MD, MEng received his undergraduate training and master’s degree at Cornell University in Operations Research & Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. After graduating, he...