The Liver, Bile Duct and Pancreas Tumor Program at St. Joseph Hospital provides high-level care that includes all aspects of patient care, including prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment. We take an aggressive approach that offers patients the benefits of the latest medical technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of liver tumors and focus on primary (benign... Read More about St. Joseph Hospital - Orange Liver Bile Duct and Pancreas Tumor Program

Dr. Mo Ziari is a board-certified UCI Health hematologist and medical oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of solid tumors as well as benign and malignant hematological conditions. He earned his medical degree at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Shiraz, Iran. Next, he completed a residency in internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine... Read More about Mohammadbagher Ziari, MD

Dr. Sayeh Lavasani is a board-certified UCI Health medical oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of breast cancer. She has more than a decade of experience providing systemic breast cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, monoclonal antibodies and immunotherapy. Lavasani earned her medical degree at Iran University of Medical Sciences in Teheran. She completed an... Read More about Sayeh M. Lavasani, MD

Dr. Deepa Jeyakumar is a board-certified UCI Health hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers, bone marrow transplantation and stem-cell therapy. Her clinical focus is on treating patients with leukemias, lymphomas, myelodysplastic syndromes and myelomas. Jeyakumar earned her medical degree at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She completed a residency in... Read More about Deepa Jeyakumar, MD

As a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer, UCI Health physician Rita S. Mehta, MD, designs individualized treatment plans for each patient. She works in concert with the breast health team at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and takes an interest in the physical and emotional well-being of her patients. Mehta is focused on finding a cure for the... Read More about Rita S. Mehta, MD

The medical experts and support staff within the Neuro-Oncology Program at The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment provide Orange Count cancer patients who have either primary or metastatic (from melanoma, breast, lung, kidney, etc.) central nervous system tumors with the most advanced and comprehensive care available, including stereotactic radiosurgery and access to several clinical trials investigating new chemotherapy agents.

The Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program at St. Joseph Hospital offers Orange County residents unparalleled expertise in melanoma detection, treatment and follow-up care. Our team consists of highly-skilled oncology and plastic surgeons, radiation therapists, medical oncologists, pathologists, nursing and research staff who provide cancer diagnostic and treatment services including radiology/imaging, biopsy, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, clinical trials and genetics counseling.

St. Joseph Hospital is among Orange County's most active community hospitals that participate in clinical trials. Continued advances in cancer care and prevention are the direct result of participation in clinical trials. National evidence from a wide range of studies suggests that cancer patients diagnosed and treated in a setting of multi-specialty care and clinical research live longer and have... Read More about St. Joseph Hospital - Orange Cancer Research Center

At the Gynecologic Oncology Program at St. Joseph Hospital, our team of clinical experts are passionate about preventing, diagnosing and treating women with cancers of the ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, vagina and vulva. That's why they actively participate in community-based programs that promote the importance of early detection through cervical and human papillomavirus (HPV) screenings and vaccinations. Our clinical... Read More about St. Joseph Hospital - Orange Gynecologic Oncology Program

Our Outpatient Infusion Center is staffed by specially trained, experienced chemotherapy-certified oncology nurses, dedicated to providing quality care. Our patient-designed Infusion Center offers chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, transfusions and intravenous medications to help you through your cancer care journey.

St. Joseph Hospital’s Cancer Rehabilitation program provides ongoing physical and emotional support for patients recovering from cancer treatment. Our physical therapists, cancer navigators and dieticians meet with each patient to understand their specific cancer treatment process and needs. Together, they design a customized rehabilitation plan to help restore each patient’s quality of life.

At St. Joseph Hospital, cancer care doesn’t end with cancer treatment. Our unique Cancer Wellness Program is dedicated to providing ongoing physical and emotional support services to improve our patients’ quality of life. Aligned with our values of compassion, dignity, justice, excellence and integrity, our program is free for patients with cancer who have completed active treatment or who are... Read More about St. Joseph Hospital - Orange Cancer Wellness Program

With an emphasis on patient dignity and comfort, the Breast Program at St. Joseph Hospital provides access to medical expertise, innovative technology and state-of-the-art treatments for breast cancer patients. Our doctors provide each patient and their families with a comprehensive and personalized path to the most effective treatment and care that exceeds national quality-care standards.

With expertise in treatment and management of prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers, the Urologic Oncology Program provides superior outcomes for patients in a comfortable and enriching environment. Committed to compassionate treatment, our team offers an unmatched level of sensitivity, expertise and comprehensive services.

Offering the latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials, The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital provides world-class care in a trusting and compassionate environment. The first center of its kind in Orange County to offer preventive services, diagnostic screening and treatment for cancer in one convenient location. Our teams of experts focus on... Read More about St. Joseph Hospital - Orange Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

At St. Joseph Hospital we utilize the most recent medical developments and clinical trials to produce the best prognosis and outcomes for our lung cancer patients. With minimally-invasive surgical procedures and diagnostic evaluations, our comprehensive team of thoracic oncology specialists provide treatment for pulmonary issues such as lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mesothelioma, chest wall pain, mediastinum, carcinoid, Thymic and Metastatic... Read More about St. Joseph Hospital - Orange Thoracic Oncology Program