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 Ida & Joseph Friend
Cancer Resource Center at 415/885-3693.
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 Ida & Joseph Friend
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 Ida & Joseph
Friend Cancer Resource Center programs are free.
Symptom Management Service
The Symptom Management Service (SMS) is a consultation service
offered to improve the quality of life and care of patients treated
at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer
Center. Patients can be referred to the SMS by their UCSF cancer
doctor. Patients will be seen by one or more of the members of
the SMS interdisciplinary team. The SMS provides treatment and
counseling for both physical and emotional symptoms caused as
a result of cancer. This includes treatment for pain, fatigue,
depression, anxiety and spiritual distress. Treatments for these
symptoms include integrated medical, psychological, social work
and spiritual approaches, offered along with your regular cancer
care. All SMS care is coordinated with your cancer treatments
and the support of your cancer doctor.
Symptom Management Service:
Michael W. Rabow, MD (Director, Symptom Management Service)
BJ Miller, MD
Karen Schanche, MSW (Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist)
Michele Francis, MSW
Kerri Keough, MSW
Daphne Stuart, MSW
Jodi Ross (Program Coordinator)
Mount
Zion Medical Center
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, H3906
To schedule an appointment, please call 415/885-7671.
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer Education and Support Group
Support for patients, partners, caregivers
and family. Presenters change monthly.
The group is facilitated by Karen Schanche, MSW, LCSW
The group meets from 5:30-7:00 PM. In 2009 the group will meet
on the third Wednesday of every month. In 2010 the group will
meet on the 1st Thursday of every month. Scheduled presenters
are listed below. The group meets at the Mount
Zion Medical Center at
1600 Divisadero Street in room H3805.
To RSVP, Please contact Karen, Karen.Schanche@ucsfmedctr.org or
415/353-7632.
2009 Schedule
3rd Wednesday of every month
5:30-7:00 PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 5:30-7:00
Sexual Health after Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
James Smith, MD, MS & Karen Schanche, Clinical Social Worker
2010 Schedule
1st Thursday of every month
5:30-7:00 PM
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 5:30-7:00
Urinary Incontinence
Donna Deng, MD
Thursday, February 4, 2010, 5:30-7:00
Cystectomies: Need and outcomes
Maxwell Meng, MD
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 IMPACT at 1-866-549-4819.
Nutrition & Prostate Cancer
Learn about the latest nutrition prostate cancer research and
how to better meet your nutritional needs.
Presented by Greta Macaire, RD
Two-hour session offered monthly
Mount
Zion Medical Center
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
3rd Floor Conference Room, 1600 Divisadero
Call or email the UCSF Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource
Center for upcoming meeting dates and times.
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 Ida & Joseph Friend
Cancer Resource Center at 415/885-3693
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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