Cancer Center in Pleasanton
Part of Stanford Medicine Cancer Center
Leading Edge Cancer Care
The Stanford Medicine Cancer Center in Pleasanton offers the families of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and the broader Tri-Valley access to some of the most acclaimed cancer care in the nation. Our newly expanded Cancer Center is designed to provide pre-eminent cancer care close to your home.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU FOR CANCER CARE
- Personalized care for those cancers of the bladder, breast, colon, endocrine system, esophagus, kidney, lung, ovaries, prostate, uterus, and more. Go to Complete Care & Support
- Advanced treatment options including cellular and immunotherapies. Go to Treatments
- Clinical trials that can offer you earlier access to new developments in cancer treatment. Go to Clinical Trials
- Team approach with highly experienced specialists working together closely to coordinate a care plan customized to your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Go to Your Care Team
- Comprehensive support services to help you and your family focus on health and healing. Go to Support Services
- Easy access to care and participation with most major insurers. Go to Accessing Care
Our center provides the latest advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment. We strive to offer each patient seamless support through multidisciplinary care and access to clinical trials. We also offer a broad array of cancer care services for you and for the friends or family members caring for you.
Breast Cancer Program
We offer you the most advanced capabilities for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our robust research program and clinical trials have informed many of the leading technologies and approaches used to diagnose and treat breast cancer today. Our areas of expertise include:
- Early-stage invasive breast cancer
- Advanced or metastatic invasive breast cancer
- Noninvasive (in situ) breast cancer
- Recurrent breast cancer
- Treatment-refractory breast cancer
- Hereditary breast cancer and high-risk counseling
- Evaluation and work-up of suspected breast cancer
- Inflammatory breast cancer
- Breast cancer during pregnancy
- Breast cancer in young women
- Male breast cancer
Our breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialists work side by side every day. We bring together the right team of experts to understand and treat your unique needs.
We partner with doctors and geneticists at the Cancer Genetics Program to assess your genetic risk for cancer. That can lead to earlier diagnosis and guide cancer treatment for you and your loved ones.
Breast Reconstruction
At the Stanford Health Care Breast Reconstruction Clinic in Pleasanton, our surgeons use the most advanced technology to deliver natural-looking results. We specialize in breast reconstruction surgery following treatment for breast cancer. Our team has experience with a wide range of procedures, including techniques using implants and those using tissue from your own body. You’ll receive customized care from a dedicated team.
Endocrine Tumor Program
We provide leading-edge treatment for cancerous and noncancerous conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, and intestines. We offer one of the nation's most comprehensive centers focused exclusively on the treatment of endocrine tumors and the only comprehensive endocrine oncology program in California.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program
With extensive knowledge and experience, access to innovative research and technology, and a compassionate approach, our physicians provide you with a multispecialty evaluation and personalized care plan – no matter how rare or complex your condition. We are ready to help with the management of any GI cancer condition, including colon cancer, adenocarcinoma, bile duct cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic tumors, liver cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. We offer advanced treatment options, including laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery, radiation therapy, and medical therapy, including intraoperative chemotherapy.
Gynecologic Cancer Program
Our program combines compassion with innovation to deliver precision diagnosis and a full spectrum of treatment options for cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and other female reproductive cancers. Our doctors commonly address highly complex cancers. The program offers a team of internationally recognized experts from a range of specialties, including gynecologic oncology, radiation oncology, and genetics.
We are committed to offering you the most effective care based on the latest scientific data. Our robust research program and clinical trials have informed many of the leading technologies and approaches used to diagnose and treat gynecologic cancers today.
Head and Neck Cancer Program
We understand how head and neck cancer can drastically affect your daily life and sense of well-being. Our multispecialty team excels in providing personalized care for individuals with cancers of the mouth, throat, nasal passage, larynx, pharynx, salivary glands, thyroid, and head and neck. Our team participates in leading-edge clinical research as well as research into tumor biology, cancer stem cells, and radiation therapy.
Lung & Thoracic Cancer Program
The multidisciplinary thoracic cancer team treats all types and stages of cancers and benign (noncancerous) conditions of the chest. We offer specialized approaches to diagnose and treat lung cancer that help people live longer, healthier lives. Using the newest technologies, some developed at Stanford Health Care, we bring you comprehensive, advanced care for complex cases of thoracic cancers and benign conditions, including lung cancers, esophageal cancers, hiatal hernias, and emphysema. We are led by some of the most respected physicians and researchers in the field.
Medical Oncology Program
Our doctors specialize in the treatment of cancer with medications such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapies that travel through the bloodstream to treat cancer anywhere in the body. They treat all types of cancers and are part of a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, radiation oncologists, and more. Our newly expanded cancer center is designed to help more Tri-Valley families access leading edge cancer treatment just minutes from home.
Radiation Oncology Program
Our program provides state-of-the-art radiation therapy options for breast, colon, esophageal, liver, pancreatic, lung, prostate, head and neck, and gynecologic cancers, plus many more. Our team is recognized internationally for their subspecialty expertise and contributions to cancer treatment.
Skin Cancer Program
Our team provides precision diagnosis and treatment for patients with all forms of skin cancer, including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and more. Our doctors subspecialize in these cancers and manage the most complicated cases.
Urologic Cancer Program
Our urologic cancer specialists provide skilled, compassionate care for people with cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Using the latest therapies, we treat all stages and types, including cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder, testis, and penis. Working together across specialties, our team charts a treatment path personalized for you and incorporates advanced treatment options, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, radiation therapy, and leading-edge medical therapies.
Our team specializes in delivering compassionate care and innovative treatments for more common cancers and those once thought to be untreatable. Our doctors actively research new approaches to cancer care and use those discoveries to improve treatment options, including novel cellular and immunotherapies.
Leading-Edge Diagnostics
Our goal is to ensure you receive a precise diagnosis as quickly as possible, so we can provide appropriate treatment right away. Advanced imaging technology and diagnostic techniques allow us to consider the nuances of your condition and tailor a care plan to treat it.
Cancer Treatments
We offer personalized treatment options based on your specific medical, emotional, and daily living needs. We deliver a full range of options including minimally invasive surgery, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, and novel medications and cellular therapies.
Our comprehensive care includes prevention and wellness programs plus patient education to help you understand your condition and treatment options. Our goal is to help you recover faster and return to your lifestyle and long-term good health.
Surgery
We use innovative techniques and technologies to improve safety and outcomes. Our goal is to help you heal faster, so you may resume your normal activities as quickly as possible.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a form of high energy x-ray which can destroy or prevent the spread of cancer. The goal is to target cancer while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy cells.
Drug therapy
Drug therapy refers to several types of medications and cellular therapies that travel through the bloodstream to attack cancer cells anywhere in the body. You can receive drug therapy orally as a pill or intravenously through an injection or infusion into a vein.
Drug therapy can treat cancer at any stage anywhere in the body by destroying the cells or preventing them from multiplying.
Clinical Trials
Through the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center in Pleasanton, you have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials through the Stanford Cancer Institute in Palo Alto.
We are devoted to offering you the most effective care based on the latest scientific data. Our robust research program and clinical trials have informed many of the leading technologies and approaches used to diagnose and treat cancer around the world today.
Open trials refer to studies currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants in the near future. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but similar studies may open in the future.
To find a clinical trial that is right for you, please see the link below. You can search for trials by keyword, condition, treatment, or trial ID number.
Your Care Team
Your Doctors and Providers
Breast Surgeon
These surgeons specialize in treating cancer through mastectomy and breast-conserving surgeries. Surgical oncologists perform biopsies (taking tiny tissue samples) to test for cancer. They also surgically remove tumors, some surrounding breast tissue, and lymph nodes to evaluate them for the presence of cancer.
View All {0} Breast SurgeonsBreast Reconstructive Surgeon
Breast reconstructive surgeons are plastic surgeons with a focus on rebuilding and reshaping breasts after cancer surgery.
View All {0} Breast Reconstructive SurgeonsColon and Rectal Surgeons
Colon and rectal surgeons, also known as colorectal surgeons, specialize in the surgical treatment of conditions that affect the lower digestive tract, including the colon, rectum, and anus.
View All 1 Colon and Rectal SurgeonsDermatologic Oncologist
This type of doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Dermatologists in Stanford’s Skin Cancer Program have years of training and experience in cancer care. Cutaneous oncologists are dermatologists who specialize in skin cancer diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing surveillance.
View All {0} Dermatologic OncologistsDermatologic Surgeon
Dermatologic surgeons treat early melanomas, which are most likely to be cured following surgical removal.
View All {0} Dermatologic SurgeonsEndocrine Surgeon
Endocrine surgeons have advanced training in the care of cancerous and noncancerous conditions of the adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid glands as well as neuroendocrine cells. They use traditional open and minimally invasive surgical approaches to improve outcomes.
View All {0} Endocrine SurgeonsGynecologic Oncologist
Gynecologic oncologists are gynecologists with advanced training in the treatment of women with cancer of the reproductive organs. They will be the first doctor you see, and they will oversee all aspects of your care, from diagnosis to treatment to follow-up care. They provide surgical and medical treatments, including chemotherapies.
View All {0} Gynecologic OncologistsHematologist-Oncologist
Hematologist oncologists specialize in diagnosing blood cancers and using treatments, such as chemotherapy, to destroy cancer cells.
View All {0} Hematologist-OncologistsMedical Oncologist
This type of doctor specializes in the treatment of cancer with medications such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapies that travel through the bloodstream to treat cancer anywhere in the body.
View All {0} Medical OncologistsRadiation Oncologist
Radiation oncologists have subspecialty training in using high-energy radiation to destroy or prevent the spread of cancer while protecting healthy tissue.
View All {0} Radiation OncologistsThoracic Surgeon
Our thoracic surgeons focus on cancers of the chest including tumors such as lung cancer, esophageal cancer, tumors of the chest wall, and tumors of the mediastinum (the space around the heart.)
View All {0} Thoracic SurgeonsUrologic Surgeon
These doctor focus on cancers of the bladder, kidney, prostate, urethra and testes. They provide nonsurgical and surgical options, as well as medical therapies.
View All {0} Urologic SurgeonsStanford is an Academic Medical Center, which is a type of hospital setting where doctors teach the entire spectrum of medical education. Students range from beginning medical students to fully licensed and practicing doctors completing advanced sub-specialty training. Stanford Medicine is a partnership between Stanford University School of Medicine and Stanford Health Care. Since Stanford is a teaching hospital, you can expect to meet many providers and providers in training.
- Attending Physician: a doctor who supervises doctors in training or in medical school
- Fellow: a doctor doing postgraduate level work and specializing in care of patients with specific conditions
- Resident: a doctor who has graduated from medical school and is in training (also called “residency”) here at Stanford. A resident is also called an intern
- Medical Student: a student who is currently enrolled in medical school with the goal of becoming a doctor
Cancer Care Services
Cancer Care Services connects you to comprehensive, personalized support to help make the challenges of cancer treatment more manageable for you and your family. In addition to on-site appointments, we are now offering visits by video and phone.
Our personalized support begins when you are first diagnosed and can continue throughout your life. Whether you are living with cancer as a chronic condition or have recently completed treatment, we are here to help you navigate in way that feels right to you.
You may learn more about our complimentary program by calling 925-454-6345.
You can feel stronger, empowered, and more balanced through regular exercise. We host a number of exercise, fitness, and yoga classes that are either complimentary or available for a nominal fee.
To learn more about the classes and schedules, please call 925-454-6345.
A genetics counselor is a health care professional who assesses hereditary—that is, inherited—risk of cancer. Our genetic counselors will give you information about current genetic testing options as well as information about how genetics may contribute to cancer.
For more information about this service, please visit Cancer Genetics Program.
Find answers to your health care questions at the Stanford Health Library with complimentary help from professional.
Please call us at 925-734-3315 or email us your questions at healthlibrary@stanfordhealthcare.org.
Integrative medicine combines the best of complementary and alternative treatments with traditional western medicine and psychology to provide care for the whole person: mind and body. We provide treatments and workshops to help you cope with pain, illness, and stress, as well as to promote wellness and healing. We are here to help you live more fully, cope with your illness, control symptoms, and participate more actively in your medical care.
To access our complimentary service, please call us at 925-734-3315.
This class will help you understand the potential side effects of the drugs you are receiving and learn techniques to help ensure an effective and manageable chemotherapy experience. Our doctors recommend that you take this class before you start chemotherapy.
To access our complimentary service, please call us at 925-621-7700.
This ongoing class teaches patients and family members how to use proven stress-reduction techniques to cope with stress and anxiety.
To access our complimentary service, please call us at 925-337-9118.
Our registered dietitians are here to help you decide which kind of diet is best for you. This is based on your cancer and your current relationship with food (if you can eat or swallow, if you’re losing weight, if you are having trouble digesting food, or other food-related challenges). Our dietitians will create a diet specific to you so that you can stay healthy before, during, and after treatment.
To access our complimentary service, please call us at 925-734-8130.
Occupational therapy helps you regain some of the everyday skills or strength that you may have lost over the course of the treatment. Our occupational therapists provide evaluations and treatments to improve function in your daily life activities. Therapy usually takes place after treatment. Some of the activities therapy can focus on are:
- Activities of daily living
- Driving
- Conserving Energy
- Simplifying your work
For more information or a referral, consult with your care team or call 973-373-4019.
Physical therapy helps you regain some of the physical skills and strength that you may lose during treatment. Physical therapists provide evaluations and treatments to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and mobility skills. Therapy can take place during or after your treatment.
For more information or a referral, consult with your care team or call 973-373-4019.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can trigger a variety of symptoms, which may complicate your healing. Our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and social workers are specially trained to evaluate and manage the unique psychological symptoms of patients with cancer. Our Psychosocial Oncology Program works with you and your doctor to offer added support during and after treatment.
For more information, please consult with your care team or visit Psychosocial Cancer Program.
This class is recommended for patients, families, and caregivers before undergoing radiation therapy treatment. Learn about what to expect of radiation therapy, how to prepare, and how to manage symptoms and side effects during treatment. This class is currently offered in the Cancer Center South Bay.
To access this complimentary service, please call 925-337-9118.
Our sleep center can diagnose and treat sleeping disorders that disrupt your life and healing.
For more information or a referral, consult with your care team or call 973-373-4019.
To help you quit using tobacco, we offer group skills coaching, support, nicotine replacement therapy, and medications.
To access our complimentary referral service for smoking cessation resources, please call 925-734-3315.
Spiritual care services are available to provide emotional and spiritual support visits, religious assistance to patients, family members, and friends. We have chaplains available for you to talk to at any time, whether before, during, or after your treatment.
To access this complimentary service, please call 925-734-8130.
The monthly wig bank is designed to support patients with cancer who are experiencing hair loss. A selection of new and donated wigs is on display and available at no charge. Volunteer wig specialists provide personal assistance in wig selection, fitting, and wearing.
To access this complimentary service, please call 925-734-3315.
Join this safe, supportive community to create and share your writing about your cancer experience.
To access this complimentary service, please call 925-621-7700.
The Stanford Medicine Cancer Center in Pleasanton provides seamless access to all of Stanford's cancer care services — from diagnostic evaluation to treatment and follow-up with the convenience of local clinics.
Convenient locations: Outreach clinics and convenient treatment locations, where you can see doctors, undergo minor surgery, and receive chemotherapy without having to travel to Palo Alto or the Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
Parking and directions: Learn more by clicking on the location nearest you in the map.
Most Insurances Accepted
We accept a wide variety of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare and many others. We recommend you contact your insurance provider directly to confirm coverage at Stanford Health Care.
Questions about insurance? Contact Patient Financial Counseling to determine your coverage and any out-of-pocket expenses. Call 650-724-4445 or send us an email.
Frequently Asked Questions
We participate in a wide range of insurance plans. View the list of insurance plans accepted by Stanford Health Care
Have insurance or pre-authorization questions? The Patient Financial Clearance team is available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., to answer your questions. Please call 650-724-4445 or 1-877-291-7335 (toll free).
When choosing a doctor, it’s important to consider the doctor’s clinical training, experience, and expertise in a specialized area that matches your health care needs.
You can find the right Stanford doctor for you by using our doctor directory and filtering the results based on a medical category, specialty, or doctor’s last name. View our list of doctors
Yes, Stanford Health Care offers financial assistance for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. Meet with one of our financial counselors to find the best approach to paying for your health care. Financial counselors are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Learn more about financial assistance services
We offer a number of support services, including support groups, interpreter services, nutrition services, a health library, and a variety of classes and events. Learn more about our support services
You will need to have the following items with you when you check in:
- Insurance card
- A form of payment for any copays or deductibles
- One form of photo ID:
- Valid state-issued driver’s license
- Valid state-issued ID card
- Valid passport
- Valid U.S. military ID card
- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card
Please print, fill out, and return the Medical Record Release Form to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to Stanford Health Care.
Always feel free to bring someone with you to your appointments. A family member or friend can help ask questions, remember the information your care team gives you, and provide support.
Write down your questions before your appointment and rank them in order of importance, beginning with the most important ones. If there isn’t enough time to have all your questions answered during your appointment, ask your doctor who you can speak with to get your other questions answered.
You have multiple options when it comes to paying your bill.
- Online:
- You can pay your bill in MyHealth or the MyHealth mobile app, our secure health information tool for patients.
- You can also pay as a guest without creating a login.
- By mail:
- Stanford Health Care - P.O. Box 740715, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
- By calling a Customer Service Representative at 1-800-549-3720, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information about billing, visit our Billing page.
Patient billing services at Stanford Health Care are provided by the billing office. To inquire about a bill that you received, please contact customer service:
Stanford Health Care Billing
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1-800-549-3720
We offer a number of support services, including support groups, interpreter services, nutrition services, a health library, and a variety of classes and events. Learn more about our support services
To determine if a clinical trial is right for you, talk to your doctor. He or she can refer you to a research coordinator for more information on studies that may be right for your specific condition.
You can also find the guidelines for who can participate in a particular clinical trial online. However, it is best to work with your doctor to decide the right care approach for your needs.
Many of our programs are available to international patients.
Our International Medicine Services team can help you find the right doctor, estimate medical costs, book travel, and get you information about Stanford Health Care programs and services.
Please call +1 650-723-8561 or email IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org to get started.
For Referring Physicians
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records
To make an appointment with one of our cancer specialists, call 833-444-SMCC (7622).