Urologic Oncology Patient Services
All services are open to the general public, unless otherwise
indicated.
Urologic Oncology
Cancer Nutrition Counseling
One-on-one meetings with Greta Macaire, RD (registered
dietitian) are available free to UCSF patients.
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will address include: |
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General nutrition guidelines for balanced
nutrition |
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Nutrition guidelines for specific cancers |
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Nutrition guidelines during radiation or chemotherapy
treatment |
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Coping with nausea and appetite problems
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Difficulty with swallowing or eating |
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Problems with constipation or diarrhea
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Food safety during cancer treatment |
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Supplements |
Appointments are scheduled for Tuesday through Friday between
9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Appointments are held in the Ida &
Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center, located at Mount
Zion Medical Center, 1600 Divisadero Street, 1st
floor, Room B101.
To schedule an appointment, contact the UCSF medical practice
where you are being seen.
Peer Support Program
The
Peer Support Program offers cancer patients the opportunity
to speak with veteran patients, others who have already ‘been
there.’ The goals of the program are to match cancer patients
to veteran patients in order to:
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provide individual support |
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reduce feelings of isolation, anxiety and fear |
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assist in the development of coping skills |
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help navigate the health care experience |
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increase a sense of hope in dealing with cancer |
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problems with constipation or diarrhea |
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food safety during cancer treatment |
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supplements |
If you would like to speak to a peer, or become a volunteer yourself,
please call the Cancer Resource Center at 415/885-3693.
UCSF
Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center
The Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center supports wellness
and the healing process by providing patients, families, and others
with information and treatment options, emotional support, and
community resources. The Cancer Resource Center maintains a library
of books and other media; provides access to the internet and
specialized health databases; and offers personalized research
assistance. We host diverse support groups, exercise classes,
workshops and direct people to other community resources. All
Cancer Resource Center programs are free.
Prostate Cancer
IMPACT
IMPACT is a state-funded program designed to
improve access, counseling and treatment for Californians with
prostate cancer. The program’s mission is to provide high
quality prostate cancer treatment to low-income men with little
or no health insurance. For more information about qualifying
for IMPACT, the services offered and treatment sites, please
visit the IMPACT website www.california-impact.org or
contact the San Francisco Regional Office at 1-866-549-4819.
Rick Edmiston
Impact Outreach Coordinator
San Francisco Regional Office
353-7390
rick.edmiston@ucsfmedctr.org
Nutrition & Prostate Cancer
Learn about the latest nutrition prostate cancer research and
how to better meet your nutritional needs.
Presented by Greta Macaire, RD
4th Tuesday of each month, 4:00-6:00 PM
Mount
Zion Medical Center
UCSF Hellen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
3rd Floor Conference Room, 1600 Divisadero
Call or email the Cancer Resource Center to RSVP
415/885-3693
CancerResourceCenter@ucsfmedctr.org
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Share information about prostate cancer, medical treatments,
and dealing with side effects.
2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Mount
Zion Medical Center
1600 Divisadero Street, 1st Floor, Room B101
The group is facilitated by Vittorio Comelli, PsyD
For more information, call the Cancer Resource Center at 415/885-3693
Symptom Management Service Lunchtime Discussion
Series
An ongoing lecture and discussion series for patients and their
families at the UCSF Hellen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer
Center. This series addresses important topics about relationships,
emotions, and meaning in dealing with cancer.
Each interactive discussion will be facilitated by experts in
the field.
A light lunch will be provided for those who register. Information
about courses is posted below. Please check back for future events.
Sponsored by the Symptom Management Service:
Karen Schanche, MSW (Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist)
Michael W. Rabow, MD (Director, Symptom Management Service)
David Bullard, PhD (Clinical Psychologist/Marriage and Family
Therapist)
Gay Men's Prostate Cancer Support
Group
Share information about prostate cancer, medical treatments,
and dealing with side effects.
1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month,
6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Mount
Zion Medical Center
1600 Divisadero Street
The group is facilitated by Vittorio Comelli, PsyD
For registration and more information call the Cancer Resource
Center at 415/885-3693
Family and Friends Support Group
Share thoughts and feelings with other partners and caregivers
of people living with cancer.
2nd and 4th Thursdays, 4:00-5:15 PM
To register or for more information contact Michele Francis, LCSW at415/353-7982.
Mount
Zion Medical Center
1600 Divisadero Street
Gay/Lesbian Caregivers' Support Group
Share thoughts and feelings with other gay partners and caregivers
of people living with cancer.
Mount
Zion Medical Center
1600 Divisadero Street
To register or for more information contact the Cancer Resource
Center 415/885-3593
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