Their Nobel Prize-winning work opened the doors for exploring the genetic mistakes that cause cancer, forming the basis for some of the most important cancer research happening today. The UCSF Cancer Center, comprised of 260 members representing basic, clinical and population scientists, has 13 program areas , ten of which are organized around specific organs or disease sites. Members of the Cancer Center collaborate under the roofs of five university facilities, two of which are dedicated solely to cancer care and research. The number of newly diagnosed cancer patients seen at four of the UCSF and UCSF-affiliated medical centers is approximately 3,200 per year. UCSF Cancer Center lab researchers are committed to moving basic scientific insights beyond model systems and pursuing their relevance for cancer prevention and control.
Researchers also look at the effectiveness of prevention strategies in the community.
The CRC provides patients, their families, and others with information about medical conditions, treatment options, nutrition, pain management, stress reduction, relaxation and community resources. The CRC also hosts nineteen diverse support groups, exercise classes, and workshops for patients and their families and friends. All of the CRC's services and classes are free. Listing of designated cancer centers , from the National Cancer Institute. See a complete listing of press releases from the University of California San Francisco.