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History of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health

Established in 1978, Moores Cancer Center is a renowned part of the UC San Diego Health System. It is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in the San Diego area. The NCI recognizes comprehensive centers for their research and leadership in the field.

UC San Diego Health is the region’s only academic health system. It boasts knowledge of and access to cutting-edge technologies and research. The center treats patients with rare cancers, like mesothelioma.

Their multidisciplinary teams take a holistic approach to cancer care. They also provide support for patients, their families and their caregivers. Services include support groups, nutrition resources and other resources.

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Mesothelioma Care at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health

The UC San Diego Health mesothelioma doctors practice on campus at the Moores Cancer Center. The center’s doctors treat both peritoneal and pleural mesothelioma types.

Surgeons at UC San Diego Health are recognized for their expertise in HIPEC. This stands for heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy and may be used with surgery to help kill cancer cells. Patients with peritoneal mesothelioma may receive this treatment.

UC San Diego Health performs more HIPEC procedures than any other medical center in the Western United States. Its HIPEC success rates exceed international averages.

The physicians at Moores Cancer Center are well versed in other common mesothelioma procedures too. This includes radiation, chemotherapy and surgery.

Patients may also be able to access experimental treatments by joining clinical trials. The physicians at Moores Cancer Center are also researchers. They are dedicated to finding new and better ways to treat cancer. Patients at Moores Cancer Center can ask their doctors about clinical trial eligibility.

Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health Specializations

• Chemotherapy
• Clinical trials
• Cryotherapy
• Cytoreductive surgery
• Genomics
• Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Immunotherapy
• Palliative care
• Peritoneal mesothelioma
• Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
• Pleural mesothelioma
• Precision medicine
• Radiation oncology
• Surgery
• Targeted therapy
• Thoracoscopy

Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health Accreditations

• American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Patient and Family Services at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health provides support services for patients and their loved ones, including:

• Cancer Services Patient & Family Advisory Council
• Counseling and Therapy
• Financial Counseling
• La Jolla Family House
• Nutrition Counseling
• Patient Navigators
• Resource Center
• Social Workers
• Support Groups & Classes
• Transportation and Shuttle Services

The health system also provides a downloadable patient handbook to help people get acquainted with their work. In addition, patients and family members can ask their healthcare team for help finding support services.