Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic
The UCSF Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic offers the most advanced and effective treatments available for cancerous as well as benign gastrointestinal conditions. These include conditions involving the anus, bile duct, colon, esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, peritoneal cavity, rectum, small intestine, spleen and stomach.
Our locations
Our team
Early-Onset Colon Cancer
Colon cancer rates are rising for people under 50. Watch leading doctors discuss possible reasons, risk factors and available treatments.
Clinical trials
18F-Fluorocholine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) for the Detection of Parathyroid Adenomas
Sensitivity of 18F-fluorocholine PET for the detection of abnormal parathyroid adenomas confirmed by pathology as compared to sestamibi imaging. Location of parathyroid adenoma at imaging as read by three blinded readers, will be ...
Recruiting
Testing Cabozantinib in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine and Carcinoid Tumors
Will be assessed per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors 1.1 determined by retrospective independent central review. Will be compared between treatment arms using the stratified log rank test at one-sided level 0.025. The...
Recruiting
Fluoroethyltyrosine in Detecting Tumors in Participants With Recurrent Intracranial Tumors
Radiologists will classify lesions based on imaging as either having recurrent disease or not having recurrent disease. True Positives (TP) are defined as an FET PET read positive for tumor and pathology/follow-up demonstrates tum...
Recruiting
Testing Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate in Patients With Somatostatin Receptor Positive Advanced Bronc...
Will be compared between patients with a bronchial neuroendocrine tumor (NET) receiving lutetium Lu 177 dotatate to those receiving everolimus. The distribution of PFS will be estimated using the Kaplan Meier method. Will be teste...
Recruiting
U.S. News rankings
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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One of the nation's best in gastroenterology & GI surgery
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Best in Northern California for cancer care (tie)
Accreditations & memberships
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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has designated UCSF a comprehensive cancer center, its highest ranking. This designation is awarded to centers that demonstrate scientific excellence and the ability to conduct cancer research across many disciplines.
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Commission on Cancer
UCSF's cancer programs have been accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC) since 1933. The CoC is a consortium of groups dedicated to improving cancer patients' survival and quality of life via research, education and better medical care.
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network
UCSF is a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s top cancer centers. The network brings together leaders in treatment and research to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care.
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
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Our research initiatives
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UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Research
UCSF is home to a range of research initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for cancer patients everywhere. This includes research on topics such as immunotherapy, BRCA mutations and molecular diagnostic testing.