Patients who come to UCLA for cancer care benefit from the most advanced forms of therapy available, and from a variety of supportive services. Access to the latest protocols for investigative treatment of cancer and hematologic malignancies are available through UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center clinical research unit. UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center has been designated a "comprehensive cancer center" by the National Cancer Institute in recognition of its exemplary interdisciplinary programs in cancer research, patient care, professional education and community outreach in cancer prevention.
Phase I and Phase II clinical trials of new therapies as well as Phase III National Cancer Institute sponsored clinical trials are available for many different cancer diagnoses.
Teams of specialists work together to help cancer patients and their families. Our multidisciplinary approach to assist patients and family members contend with both immediate and long-term effects of this disease. Convenient, service-oriented, state-of-the-art outpatient care is provided in the Oncology Center, the Radiation Oncology Clinic, the Revlon-UCLA Breast Center, and UCLA community oncology practices. Specialized cancer treatment is also provided in the dermatology, gynecology, head and neck, pediatric, and urology practices. When inpatient care in needed, the UCLA Medical Center provides integrated continuity of care, with a complete range of medical, surgical, and supportive services. |
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