Cancer Care in San Diego
When you or a loved one needs cancer care, trust Tri-City Medical Center to provide exceptional diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, a nationwide network of experts who help cancer patients experience the best possible outcomes. Tri-City earned the “Outstanding Achievement Award” by the Commission on Cancer for services of quality received by cancer patients. Tri-City Medical Center is 1 of 4 hospitals in the state of California and 1 of 74 nationwide to receive this award. You benefit from skilled, compassionate physicians and advanced technology—delivered close to your home and support system.
You’ll find specialized care at Tri-City Medical Center for conditions such as:
- Bladder cancer
- Blood cancers (Hodgkin disease, Leukemia, Multiple myeloma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma)
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Melanoma (skin cancer)
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Oncology doctor, or oncologist– Specializes in cancer treatment
- Oncology nurses – Care for people with cancer
- Oncology social worker – Provides counseling and assistance finding community resources
- Chaplain – Offers guidance in religion and spirituality
- Clinical dietitian – Advises you on eating healthfully
- Health educator – Teaches habits that improve wellness
- Home care coordinator – Oversees health services you receive at home
- Palliative care nurse – Makes you more comfortable during and after treatment
- Registered pharmacist – Helps ensure you receive the right medications and take them correctly
- Tumor registrar – Gathers anonymous medical information that researchers and public health officials use to improve cancer care for all patients