UCSF Breast Cancer Prevention Program
Oncologist
Services Offered
Free Services
Free in-person and video medical interpretation for more than 200 languages, including American Sign Language, available 24/7.
FREEWheelchairs are available at the entrance to most hospital and clinic buildings; ask a member of guest services.
FREEIndividually trained service animals are welcome in all public areas of the medical center.
FREETTY operators, telephone relay service (dial 711), and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) available upon request.
FREEA broad range of aids and services—large print documents, door strobe lights, alternative call lights, and more—are available upon request.
FREESupport groups offered by the Ida and Joseph Friend Patient and Family Cancer Support Center, available to all patients.
FREEDrop-in class designed to help you heal, relax, and find balance during treatment; open to UCSF and non-UCSF patients.
FREEOffers wellness programming, community, support groups, classes, workshops, and more at no cost to people facing cancer and their loved ones.
FREEDiscounted Services
Stalls for patients and visitors with DMV-issued disabled person placards are located throughout parking garages; parking fees are discounted upon exit.
Discounted parking feesAll Services
Patient liaisons help coordinate all aspects of your visit if you live outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment.
General ServicesA support group where creativity helps people with serious illnesses cope, heal, and express what they're going through.
Specialized ServicesOne-on-one exercise training sessions customized for your needs and abilities to complement cancer treatments and speed recovery.
Specialized ServicesA fitness class to stabilize your core, strengthen muscles, and improve overall fitness for cancer patients and caregivers.
Specialized ServicesA boutique for patients with cancer offering professional help with wigs, prostheses, sun-protective clothing, makeup, skin care, and more.
Specialized ServicesSocial workers provide support, problem-solving, and help accessing UCSF cancer-related resources.
Specialized ServicesMatches patients with peer support volunteers based on diagnosis, cancer stage, age, or gender.
Specialized ServicesProvides guidance, support, and answers to questions for patients receiving a breast cancer diagnosis.
Specialized ServicesUCSF-Health John Muir Cancer Center in Berkeley offering breast care services at six Bay Area locations.
Specialized ServicesProvides psycho-oncology services at the Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building in San Francisco.
Specialized ServicesA prevention and screening clinic for women at increased risk of developing breast cancer, offering risk assessment, genetic counseling, nutrition guidance, and tailored screening recommendations.
Diagnostic ServicesSpecialties
Conditions Treated
- Increased risk of breast cancer due to family history
- Previous breast cancer diagnosis
- Difficult breast exams related to fibrocystic breasts
Requirements
- new patients accepted
- Women at increased risk of developing breast cancer
- Family history of breast cancer
- Previous breast cancer diagnosis
- Difficult breast exams due to fibrocystic breasts
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization (if required)
- Doctor’s referral (if required by insurance)
- Recent test results related to breast health
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