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Overview

Cancer death rates for children have fallen sharply in the United States thanks to the remarkable advances in the treatment of leukemia and other cancers. The Children's Cancer and Blood Disease Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is an international leader in the treatment of cancer and blood diseases. Because childhood cancer differs from adult cancer in the way it emerges and develops, our programs are designed specifically for children. With this expertise, many childhood cancers are cured and the outlook is good for many of our young patients.

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your child's doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child's provider.

Where to get care (5)

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Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT) Clinic

Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT) Clinic

San Francisco / Oakland

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Hematology Clinic

Hematology Clinic

San Francisco / Fresno / Greenbrae / Oakland / Santa Rosa / Walnut Creek

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Infusion Center

Infusion Center

San Francisco / Oakland / Walnut Creek

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Oncology Clinic

Oncology Clinic

San Francisco / Oakland / Walnut Creek

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Orthopedic Surgical Oncology Clinic

Orthopedic Surgical Oncology Clinic

1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

Clinical trials

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1 in progress, 1 open to new patients
Decorative Caduceus

VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti...

Time from the date of randomization to death due to any cause

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Tegavivint for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Solid Tumors, Including Lymphomas and D...

The number of patients experiencing a cycle 1 dose limiting toxicity at least possibly attributable to tegavivint by study part and dose level.

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Decorative Caduceus

A Study of Toripalimab in Combination With Cisplatin and Gemcitabine in Participants With Recur...

Recruiting

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A Study Using Nivolumab, in Combination With Chemotherapy Drugs to Treat Nasopharyngeal Carcino...

Will be assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. IrAEs include diarrhea (noninfectious), colitis (noninfectious), pneumonitis (noninfectious), myocarditis, elevated alanine aminotransferase, elevated aspartate a...

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Decorative Caduceus

Childhood Cancer Survivor Study

Recruiting

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Our research initiatives

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    New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy Consortium

Awards & recognition

  • Best in Northern California for cancer care

  • Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties

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