Cancer Center in South Bay
Part of (Redirecting)Stanford Medicine Cancer Center
Leading-Edge Cancer Care
The Stanford Medicine Cancer Center in South Bay delivers access to some of the most acclaimed cancer care in the nation to families of San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and more. You benefit from convenient access to world-class, whole-person care delivered by Stanford Medicine physicians.
2589 Samaritan Drive
San Jose,
CA
95124
Phone: 1-833-444-7622
What We Offer You for CANCER CARE
- Personalized care for those with cancers of the bladder, brain, breast, colon, endocrine system, esophagus, kidney, liver, lung, ovaries, pancreas, prostate, stomach, uterus, and more. Go to Complete Care & Support
- Advanced treatment options including cellular and immunotherapies. Go to Treatments
- Easy access to care and participation with most major insurers. Go to Accessing Care
- Team approach with highly experienced specialists closely working together 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
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 program was the first to use gene expression profiling to identify molecular subtypes of breast cancer, and we continue to lead developments in breast imaging. You benefit from our team’s subspecialty expertise, multidisciplinary approach, and personalized focus, plus supportive services and educational resources.
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.
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. We are ready to help with the management of any GI cancer condition, including adenocarcinoma, pancreatic tumors, liver cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. We offer the latest leading-edge treatment options 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.
Head & Neck Cancer Program
Our multispecialty team excels in providing personalized care for individuals with oral/mouth, throat, and head and neck cancers. Our team participates in leading-edge clinical research as well as research into tumor biology, cancer stem cells, and radiation therapy.
Hematologic Cancer & Blood Disorders
Our program offers treatment and support for patients affected by chronic leukemias and multiple myeloma, as well as noncancerous blood disorders.
Lung & Thoracic Cancer Program
The multidisciplinary thoracic cancer team treats both early stage and 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, targeted therapy, and immunotherapies that travel through the bloodstream to treat cancer anywhere in the body.
Radiation Oncology Program
Our program provides state-of-the-art radiation therapy options for breast, lung, prostate, and gynecologic cancers, and more. Our team is recognized internationally for their subspecialty expertise and contributions to cancer treatment.
Sarcoma Program
Our program specializes in sarcomas of the bone and soft tissue. Our multispecialty team works to evaluate each patient thoroughly to confirm these rare diagnoses and to ensure personalized treatment plans.
Urologic Cancer Program
Our physicians are dedicated to preserving quality of life and providing exceptional care through a treatment plan personalized for each patient with urologic cancer. Our program emphasizes the investigation and management of prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer.
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 therapies 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, 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.
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.
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.
Treatment varies by the location of the cancer. Your doctor will help you make an informed decision about which treatment options may be right for you.
Your Care Team
Your Doctors
Breast Surgeons
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.
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These surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the large intestine and rectum. Cancer surgeons perform biopsies (taking tiny tissue samples) to test for cancer. They also surgically remove tumors and surrounding tissue to evaluate for the presence of cancer.
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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.
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GI surgical oncologists specialize in the surgical treatment of cancer that affects the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum, and anus.
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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 chemotherapy.
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Head and neck surgeons are surgeons with advanced training in the care of cancerous and noncancerous conditions of the throat, oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, thyroid, parathyroid, and more. They use medical and surgical treatments, utilizing minimally invasive approaches whenever possible to improve outcomes.
View All {0} Head And Neck Surgeons »Medical Oncologists
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 Oncologists »Radiation Oncologists
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 Oncologists »Sarcoma Specialists
The medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiation oncologists who comprise our Sarcoma Program have subspecialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of this rare cancer.
View All {0} Sarcoma Specialists »Urologic Surgeons
These doctors 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 Surgeons »Stanford 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 subspecialty 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 is not just about the medical treatments. We support all aspects of your healing by sharing our knowledge from experiences with other patients. We help you be resilient physically and emotionally, so you will have the best results possible.
Coping with cancer requires support that goes beyond medical care. We offer a range of resources for every stage to help you and your caregivers stay in control.
Our Locations
Most Insurance Accepted.
We accept a wide variety of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and United Healthcare. Contact your provider to confirm coverage at Stanford Health Care.
Questions about your coverage?
Contact Patient Financial Counseling at 650-724-4445 or email us.
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 Referring Physicians.
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.
To request an appointment with a South Bay cancer specialist, please call 1-833-444-7622.
