Any recommendations of Medical Oncologists in Urology at UCLA

Hi Cynthia,

Thanks so much about getting treatment with a Center.

Do you know PET CT is necessary before the treatment to establish a baseline? (Less is better, right, so why just do one PEt CT after treatment?)

Thanks,

Diana

Diana,

You can learn about the NCI Designated Cancer Centers at the following link

www.cancer.gov/research/nci-role/cancer-centers

I looked up your area. Los Angeles, and there are FOUR centers in your area. Each is an independent facility that has been recognized by and receives government support for cancer patient services and research. Nationwide, these are the centers that have the funding and expertise to provide the widest range of cancer related services.

You would call EACH of the four centers, and inquire about about an appointment for the specifics of your situation. You would want to ask which of the four centers might be best for your needs, and ask about the availability of an appointment - how soon can you be seen. Just like scheduling any other doctor's appointment.

The Four centers in the Los Angeles area, plus one in San Diego, with website links, are listed below.
Visit the websites, review their programs, find phone numbers.
Call the information lines. Describe your need, find help for your situation and set an appointment.
One or more of these centers will be able to assist you.

The Jonsson Cancer Center at UCLA
cancer.ucla.edu/

The Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at USC
uscnorriscancer.usc.edu/
NOTE: The Norris Center is part of the USC Keck School of Medicine at USC.

City of Hope Cancer Center
www.cityofhope.org/homepage

Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UC Irvine
www.cancer.uci.edu/

Additionally, in San Diego,

The UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center
health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cancer/Pages/default.aspx

Best,
Jack

Hi Jack,

You mean to go a NCI facility and get diagnosed and then the NCi will select a center for the patient.

As we are in LA, so we can ask NCI to recommed UCLA or other center, right?

Thanks and I learned a lot in the forum.

Diana

From my experience at a NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center.

You just get an appointment, The doctors have been vetted for you. Your situation will be evaluated and you will be referred to the appropriate care teams. That is TEAMS with an S.

The name of the initial physician you meet is unimportant. It will be whoever is on new patient duty that day.

Just make sure that the intake people understand the medical condition of the patient when you call to schedule an initial appointment.

My experience at a NCI-CCC. (not the UCLA Jonsson Center, I chose closer to my home)

If your doctor has a buddy there and can grease the skids, so much the better.

Best,
Jack

Hello,

Does anyone know Medical Oncologists with speciality in Urology at UCLA Med Center?

My brother may have TCC with bone mets.

Appreciated very much!

Diana