Effective cancer care requires a multidisciplinary team of specialists working on your behalf. Our providers work together to develop a personalized care plan for you. Your cancer care team includes experienced physicians, surgeons, nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, research coordinators and other caring staff members.

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of 58 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S. We offer the most advanced treatments available and access to clinical trials. Through leading-edge research, our experts are driving the development of new medications, devices and other therapies.

We know the challenges of cancer extend beyond physical health. That’s why we provide a full range of oncology support services for people of all ages. We offer programs and services, including children's programs and support for adolescents and young adults. Services range from social work and support groups to nutrition education and financial navigation.

Our gynecologic oncologists treat cancers of the female reproductive system. These include cancers in the uterus, ovaries, cervix and vulva.

Our skilled medical oncologists and hematologists provide accurate diagnoses of solid organ tumors, blood cancers and blood disorders. They also manage medical treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

Our licensed and certified genetic providers can help you find out your cancer risk level. Assessments and genetic testing let us give you personalized recommendations to lower your risk of developing cancer.

Our pediatric oncology specialists treat cancers in children. Your child’s care team members work together to diagnose and treat childhood cancer with compassion and excellence.

Our urologic oncology specialists have expertise in treating cancer of the prostate, penis, testicles, kidney and bladder. They work with other cancer specialists to offer thorough treatment.

Bone cancer can start in the bone or spread there from somewhere else in your body. Bone tumors make up less than 1% of all cancers. This makes them relatively rare.

These tumors develop in your brain or spinal cord. They can affect how you move, think and sense the world around you. Most brain and spinal cord tumors spread there from another location.

For U.S. women, breast cancer is the second-most common cancer type, after skin cancer. One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their life. Screening can detect cancer early when treatment is most effective.

Colon and rectum cancers (also called colorectal cancer) occur in the large intestine. The large intestine is the last section of your digestive tract.

The digestive tract spans from the mouth to the anus. Cancer can develop anywhere along this tract. Digestive system cancer types include esophageal, stomach, gallbladder and small intestine.  

Endocrine tumors grow in the organs that make hormones. These hormones control many bodily functions. The most common type of endocrine cancer is thyroid cancer.

Eye cancer affects children and adults and can develop on the surface of the eye or its inner structures. Cancer of the eye usually spreads there from another site, such as the breast or lung.

Female reproductive system cancer types include cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Endometrial cancer develops in the lining of the uterus and is the most common female reproductive system cancer.

Head and neck cancers can form in the nose, mouth and throat. They can also appear in nearby structures, like the sinuses and salivary glands.

Most hematologic (blood) cancers begin in the bone marrow, the center of the bones that makes blood cells. Blood cancer types include leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma.

Kidneys filter waste from your blood and balance the amount of fluid in your body. The most common type of kidney cancer is renal cell carcinoma.

The liver is a large organ that has many important functions, like the breakdown and storage of nutrients. Liver cancer often spreads there from another location, such as the breast or colon.

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. and the top cause of cancer death. Smoking is a major risk factor, but not all people with lung cancer have smoked.

The pancreas makes chemicals that help with digestion and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare but serious type of cancer.

The cancers that typically affect children are different from cancers in adults. The most common types of pediatric cancers are leukemia and tumors of the brain and spinal cord.

The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system that makes some of the fluid in semen. Most prostate cancers grow slowly, but some can spread quickly.

Thoracic cancers occur in the chest cavity. They include cancers of the lung, esophagus and thymus — a small organ that sits just behind your breastbone (sternum).

Our surgical oncologists perform detailed procedures to remove cancerous tumors. They coordinate surgery with other cancer specialists to provide the most effective treatment plan. When possible, we offer robotic surgery. This minimally invasive approach allows the surgeon to reach tight spaces and avoid delicate nerves and muscles.

We offer a wide range of radiation treatments that destroy cancer while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. We were one of the first centers in Northern California to offer stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). SBRT uses image guidance to deliver high doses of radiation to a precise area.

Medical oncology uses medications to treat cancer. Chemotherapy is a widely used cancer medication. Immunotherapy harnesses your immune system to destroy cancer. Targeted therapy focuses on the unique molecular profile of your tumor. You may have access to new medications or combinations of medications through one of our many clinical trials.

Stem cells are blood-forming cells found in your bone marrow. Stem cell transplant restores damaged stem cells in people with hematologic cancers. UC Davis Health performed the first bone marrow transplant in the region. We also launched one of the first on-site CAR T-cell manufacturing and therapy programs in the area. CAR T-cell therapy changes your immune cells so they can fight cancer better. Our experienced program provides exceptional care and access to national clinical trials.