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Breast Cancer Unit
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Head & Neck Cancer Unit
HIPEC - Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
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Procedure Suite
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Procedure Suite

The Procedure Suite provides therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on an outpatient basis that are related to: 

  • Acute and chronic pain management
  • Urology
  • Head and neck
  • Other minor surgeries
Important Information
  • Check in at the front desk in the Multispecialty Clinic.
  • You should plan on remaining in the Cancer Center for at least two hours. This time will depend on the need for lab work or other interventions. 
  • Do not eat or drink, including water, after midnight the day of your procedure, unless otherwise directed by your physician. 
  • Bring any materials your physician has given you. 
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. 
  • If you develop a cold, fever, or other illness before your procedure, contact your physician as soon as possible. 
  • Discuss your medications with your physician, especially if you take blood thinners, heart or blood pressure medication, or aspirin. 
  • Immediately after your procedure, you will be seen in the recovery area. Upon your discharge we will discuss in detail the care you may require at home.
  • Be sure to arrange for a driver to take you home after discharge.
Location

On the 1st floor, down the hallway to the left of the lobby elevators, behind the Multispecialty Clinic.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact

Main Telephone Number (858) 822-6100

After-Hours On-Call Physician: (858) 657-7000

In an emergency, call 911.

Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center
3855 Health Sciences Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
(866) 773-2703