11 Cancer centers
6 Cities

Cancer Centers in California

University of Southern California (USC)

Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Address:
1441 Eastlake Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone:
323.865.3000

University of California, Irvine

Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Address:
101 The City Drive
Orange, CA 92868
Phone:
714.456.8600

University of California San Francisco

Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Address:
1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone:
888.689.8273

University of California San Diego (UCSD)

Moores Cancer Center
Address:
3855 Health Sciences Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone:
858.822.6100

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Address:
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone:
310.825.9111

Stanford Cancer Institute

Address:
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone:
650.498.6000

St. Joseph Hospital of Orange

Address:
1100 West Stewart Drive
Orange, CA 92868
Phone:
714.633.9111

Sanford Burnham Prebys

Medical Discovery Institute
Address:
10901 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone:
858.646.3100

Salk Institute

Address:
10010 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone:
858.453.4100

City of Hope

Comprehensive Cancer Center
Address:
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Phone:
626.256.4673

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Address:
8700 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone:
310.423.3277

Choosing a Cancer Center

When selecting a cancer center in California for mesothelioma treatment, consider:

  • Mesothelioma experience: Ask how many mesothelioma patients they treat annually
  • Multidisciplinary approach: Look for centers with thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists working together
  • Clinical trials: Active research programs may offer access to new treatments
  • Support services: Palliative care, social work, and patient navigation are valuable
  • Practical factors: Travel distance, insurance acceptance, and scheduling flexibility

Questions to Ask

Before your first appointment, consider asking the cancer center:

  • Do you have physicians who specialize in mesothelioma?
  • What surgical procedures do you perform for mesothelioma?
  • Are there clinical trials I might qualify for?
  • What is your approach to multimodal treatment?
  • What support services are available for patients and caregivers?
  • Can you help coordinate care if I need to see specialists at other facilities?

Getting a Second Opinion

A second opinion is standard practice for cancer patients and especially important for mesothelioma due to its complexity. Most cancer centers welcome second opinion consultations and can often review your records remotely before an in-person visit.

Legal Options in California

If your mesothelioma diagnosis is connected to workplace asbestos exposure, you may have legal options in California. Compensation may be available through asbestos trust funds or a mesothelioma lawsuit. Filing deadlines vary by state, so it's important to understand your state's statute of limitations.