Cancer Services & Treatment

Receive care at a top Cancer Center of America

At UCLA Health, teams of specialists work together to treat and assist cancer patients and their families. This multidisciplinary approach helps patients and family members confront both the immediate and long-term effects of cancer.

UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) has been designated a "comprehensive cancer center" by the National Cancer Institute, a testament to its excellence in cancer research and education, and its strong partnership with UCLA Health to provide outstanding patient care and community outreach in cancer prevention.

Why choose cancer treatment at UCLA Health?

A Comprehensive Cancer Center: Patients benefit from a full range of care and support services from doctors, clinics, centers and hospitals crossing over 40 scientific and medical disciplines. UCLA Health is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best cancer centers in California, and among the top in the United States.

UCLA: A world-class medical center integrated with a research and teaching university, UCLA is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the best medical center in the western United States and top hospitals in the country. More than 200 UCLA physicians are listed among the Best Doctors in America.

The Most Advanced Cancer Treatment: JCCC has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments. Successful targeted therapies such as Herceptin, Gleevec, and Sprycel were developed based on basic science performed in UCLA laboratories and clinical trials with UCLA patients.

An Interdisciplinary Approach: More than 350 of our physicians and scientists work across areas such as immunology, genetics, geriatrics, hematology, public health, dentistry and nursing to provide patients with comprehensive yet specialized cancer services and treatment.

More Than Treatment: Patients have access to a full range of services, including early detection, prevention, education, wellness, nutritional guidance, survivorship and psychological support.

Collaboration: Close collaboration between researchers and physicians leads to scientific discoveries and improved cancer detection, prevention and treatment for patients.

Many Locations: Clinics, centers and hospitals are located in Westwood, Santa Monica, throughout Southern California and the Central Coast. Clinical trials are offered across California and the United States.