Ridley-Tree Cancer Center

History of Ridley-Tree Cancer Center

Ridley-Tree Cancer Center is the product of many years of health innovation in the Santa Barbara area. Its roots trace back to two medical clinics that operated independently in the early 1900s. Sansum Medical Clinic specialized in treating diabetes. The Santa Barbara Medical Clinic was one of the first multi-specialty medical practices in the country.

Nearly a decade after merging, the combined practice was renamed the Sansum Clinic in 2006. The Cancer Center of Santa Barbara joined Sansum Clinic in 2012, forming the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Sansum Clinic. In 2017, the group opened a new facility and took on the name of Ridley-Tree Cancer Center in honor of a generous donor.

The center offers comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment services. Its medical oncology program provides chemotherapy and immunotherapy, which are common mesothelioma treatments. Ridley-Tree also has surgical and radiation oncologists on staff. Mesothelioma patients can find a wide range of therapeutic and supportive care at this center.

Mesothelioma Care at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center

Ridley-Tree Cancer Center offers a range of medical care and services for mesothelioma patients. Traditional treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy are available through the medical oncology program. Ridley-Tree doctors also provide radiation and cancer surgery for eligible patients. Clinical trials may also be an option for qualified patients.

Patient navigators can connect you with nutritional guidance, genetic counseling and more. Ridley-Tree also has in-house social workers to help patients find additional types of assistance.

Ridley-Tree Cancer Center Specializations

• Cancer surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Immunotherapy
• Radiation
• Targeted therapy

Ridley-Tree Cancer Center Accreditations

• Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Accreditations in General Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology and Positron Emission Tomography
• Radiology Accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology Accreditation Program for Excellence

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Mesothelioma Clinical Trials at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center

The following clinical trials are actively recruiting participants at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center:

Patient and Family Services at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center

Ridley-Tree Cancer Center offers an array of services to support patients and their loved ones. The patient navigation program provides personalized assistance during treatment and beyond. Navigators can help you understand your condition, make appointments and find other resources. Support services available at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center include:

• Acupuncture
• Genetic Counseling
• Nutritional Guidance
• Oncology Social Work
• Patient Boutique
• Resource Library
• Scalp Cooling
• Support Groups