Cancer

Cancer Immunotherapy Toxicity Evaluation (CITE) Program

(415) 514-5860

Immunotherapy harnesses the patient's own immune system to help fight their cancer. These cutting-edge treatments – which include cancer vaccines, cellular therapies, immune checkpoint inhibitors and other drugs – can sometimes overstimulate the immune system, leading to side effects that range from minor to serious. Some are easily managed with steroids, while others require care from experts in specific organ systems or immunosuppression (techniques to curb the immune response). Sometimes these side effects necessitate suspending the patient's cancer treatment, and there may be questions about whether it's safe to restart.

The UCSF Cancer Immunotherapy Toxicity Evaluation (CITE) Program cares for patients with complex, difficult-to-treat side effects from immunotherapy. If you're experiencing such side effects, you may be finding it challenging to get a correct diagnosis and access to appropriate providers. The CITE Program brings together a dedicated, experienced team of oncologists and other specialists who will collaboratively manage your condition.

Our care team also serves as a resource for doctors outside UCSF seeking second opinions on their patients with immunotherapy-related side effects. The CITE Program is one of a kind in the Bay Area and among the first of its kind in the nation. In addition to patient care, our team is dedicated to advancing research on immunotherapy through clinical trials (studies of promising new treatments) and the banking of blood and tissue specimens. Our program works closely with other specialty groups at UCSF, including the Cancer Immunotherapy Program, which evaluates these agents in early phases of development.

Learn more about clinical trials and how they work.

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    Conditions we treat

    • Immune-related adverse events

    Our team

    Decorative Caduceus

    VO and Nivolumab vs Physician's Choice in Advanced Melanoma That Progressed on Anti-PD-1 & Anti...

    Time from the date of randomization to death due to any cause

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Study of RP1 Monotherapy and RP1 in Combination With Nivolumab

    Percentage of subjects with adverse events (AEs)

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    A Phase 1B/2 Study of RP1 in Solid Organ Transplant Patients With Advanced Cutaneous Malignanci...

    Assess the safety and tolerability of single-agent RP1 in solid organ transplant patients with cutaneous malignancies by incidence of subjects with treatment-emergent adverse events

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Binimetinib and Imatinib for Unresectable Stage III-IV KIT-Mutant Melanoma

    Defined as complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST v1.1). The ORR at stages 1 and 2 will be estimated using the method of Whitehead, and the p-values for testing the ...

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Safety and Tolerability Study of GIM-122 in Subjects With Advanced Solid Malignancies

    To identify dose limiting toxicities [DLT] with GIM-122

    Recruiting

    Decorative Caduceus

    Using Nivolumab Alone or With Cabozantinib to Prevent Mucosal Melanoma Return After Surgery

    Will evaluate RFS of single agent adjuvant nivolumab plus placebo compared to the combination treatment of adjuvant nivolumab plus cabozantinib in patients with resected mucosal melanoma.

    Recruiting

    Support services

    Support Group

    Art for Recovery

    Creativity can help people with serious illnesses cope, heal and express what they're going through. Find out about our program and how to join.

    Fitness

    Cancer Exercise Counseling

    Our one-on-one exercise training sessions, customized for your needs and abilities, can complement other cancer treatments and speed your recovery.

    Patient Resource

    Cancer Nutrition Counseling

    UCSF Health offers free nutrition counseling to our patients with cancer, as well as nutrition seminars that are open to anyone. Learn more.

    Support Group

    Cancer Support Groups

    These groups offered by the Ida and Joseph Friend Patient and Family Cancer Support Center are free and available to all patients, whether or not you get your health care at UCSF.

    Fitness

    Core & More Class for Cancer Patients

    A strong body helps you fight cancer and enjoy life. Join this class to stabilize your core, strengthen your muscles and improve overall fitness. For cancer patients and caregivers!

    Patient Resource

    Friend to Friend Specialty Shops

    A one-stop boutique for patients with cancer. Get professional help with wigs, prostheses, sun-protective clothing, makeup, skin care and more.

    Class

    Meditation & Guided Imagery for Cancer Patients

    Drop in for a free class designed to help you heal, relax and find balance during your treatment. UCSF and non-UCSF patients are welcome.

    Patient Resource

    Oncology Social Work

    Social workers offer support, problem-solving, help accessing UCSF cancer-related resources and more. Find out how to contact the social worker for your clinic.

    Patient Resource

    Patient & Family Cancer Support Center

    The center offers wellness programming, community, support groups, classes, workshops and more at no cost to people facing cancer and their loved ones.

    Support Group

    Peer Support Programs for Cancer

    Patients are matched with peer support volunteers according to criteria such as diagnosis, cancer stage, age or gender. Speak to someone who's "been there."

    Preparing for your appointment

    What to Bring

    • Photo I.D.
    • Health insurance card
    • Insurance authorization, if required
    • Doctor's referral, if required
    • Recent test results related to your condition
    • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
    • List of questions you may have
    • Device or paper for taking notes

    International Services

    If you live outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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    Interpreting Services

    UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.

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