San Diego oncologists and cancer treatments

At the Cancer Centers of Sharp HealthCare, we're advancing the way we treat cancer. Our cancer program is nationally accredited by the U.S. Commission on Cancer, so you and your loved ones can rest assured that you’re receiving the highest-quality care, close to home.

We also provide second opinion services for patients outside of Sharp, who have recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Conditions and types of cancer

We combine the science of medicine with the art of caring to treat nearly all types of cancer.

• Appendix cancer

• Bile duct cancer

• Bladder cancer

• Bone and soft tissue sarcomas

• Brain and spinal cord cancer

• Breast cancer

• Cervical cancer

• Colorectal and anal cancer

• Esophageal cancer

• Gallbladder and bile duct cancer

• Head and neck cancer

• Kidney cancer

• Leukemia

• Liver cancer

• Lung cancer

• Lymphoma (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma)

• Mesothelioma

• Multiple myeloma

• Ovarian cancer

• Pancreatic cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Skin cancer

• Stomach and small bowel cancer

• Testicular cancer

• Thyroid cancer

• Uterine cancer (endometrial cancer)

• Vaginal and vulvar cancer

Cancer treatments

Every cancer experience is different. We provide comprehensive, innovative treatment options tailored to you. Treatments may include:

Advanced diagnostics — Sharp offers the latest technology for diagnosing cancer and understanding the extent of the disease to help develop the best treatment plan. Our full range of imaging tools include state-of-the-art CT, PET, MRI and ultrasound. We also use advanced techniques for obtaining biopsies and analyzing tissue samples.

Surgery — Minimally invasive techniques as well as robotic-assisted procedures, which provide greater precision and enhanced visibility compared to traditional surgical techniques.

Chemotherapy and immunotherapy — Medication that either targets cancer cells directly or harnesses your immune system to attack cancer cells.

Radiation therapy — Radiation that precisely targets cancerous tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.

Clinical trials — Access to new therapies and treatments through our clinical trials program.

Frequently asked questions

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