About Us

Appointments

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Clinical Trials

Health Information

New Patient Orientation

Prevention Programs

Support Services for Patients & Families

Financial Assistance Programs

Palliative Care

Patient & Family Education Center

Online Cancer Resources

Tips for Caregivers

Tips for Patients

Patient Advisory Council

Social Work Services

Spanish Translator Services

Support Groups

The Science of Caring

Transportation Assistance

Types of Cancer

The Education Center offers:

• The most up-to-date cancer information for patients, families, and the community.

• Informative brochures, videos, and books (in English and Spanish) to help you learn about your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, managing symptoms and side effects, clinical trials, nutrition, coping, caregiving, and self-care.

• Computers with internet access to the most comprehensive and credible web sites for cancer information and community resources.

• Various comfort items such as lap blankets, pillows, hats, and wigs. 

• Trained volunteer staff, many of them cancer survivors.

Hours of operation

• Open daily; hours vary.

Location & Phone

• First floor of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center, in the hallway just to the left of the lobby elevators, Room 1066.
• Telephone (858) 822-6152

Online Education and Support Resources

There are many web sites with reliable information, education, resources, and support for cancer patients and their families. Visit the Patient & Family Education Center to access these sites, or see a selection of online resources.