Scripps is consistently recognized for our expert cancer specialists, high-quality and compassionate care:

• Newsweek named Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital to their annual list of America's Best Cancer Hospitals for 2023.
• Scripps Health was named among the top 5 medium-sized US health systems in the nation by Merative, formerly IBM Watson Health, for the sixth time. Scripps is the only health provider in San Diego County to be included among a broader list covering the top 15 large, medium and small systems across the United States.
• Scripps Health’s hospitals, clinics, outpatient imaging centers and supporting facilities have several prestigious accreditations, including the American College of Radiology distinction.
• Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas earned five-star ratings from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2023.

No one wants to think about a cancer diagnosis. But when it happens, you need guidance, support and expert, compassionate care from people who understand what you’re going through. 

Scripps Cancer Center treats patients with every kind of cancer, from all walks of life. And we know that no two patients are the same. Your Scripps multidisciplinary team designs your treatment plan around you — your medical needs, your lifestyle, your values, and your goals for the future. It’s your personalized road map to your best outcome, and your entire team is traveling with you. 

Scripps Cancer Center takes a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach personalized to you. We pull together a comprehensive team of experts from all aspects of cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, pathology, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, research, and other clinical and support services. Research is the backbone of eradicating cancer. Scripps has long been actively involved in leading-edge clinical and translational research, bringing new treatments from the research bench to your bedside.

Our tumor boards bring specialists together to review a patient’s treatment plans, sharing their collective knowledge and expertise to ensure you receive the best possible care from diagnosis to recovery.

Your care team works together to coordinate your care, share updates and make your life as stress-free as possible — so you can focus on getting well.

Our comprehensive approach combines our multidisciplinary teams with some of the most advanced tools to diagnose and treat cancer — including many leading-edge therapies — to focus on your individual needs.

• Precise surgical capabilities at our five hospitals throughout San Diego, including minimally invasive laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures that can mean fewer incisions and faster recovery. 
• Specialists in interventional oncology who use the most advanced image-guided technology to detect and treat tumors. 
• Chemotherapy and drug infusion centers that provide the latest therapies to reduce side effects, such as nausea and hair loss, in comfortable, soothing environments. 
• A full range of advanced internal and external radiation therapy methods to target tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissues. 
• Three dedicated breast care centers providing breast cancer diagnosis, prevention and support services.
• Integrative therapies especially for cancer patients, including yoga and meditation, at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. 

Our Nurse Navigator Program is one of the many ways Scripps Cancer Center practices personalized care for you or your loved one. By partnering with a registered nurse who is specially trained in oncology (the study and treatment of cancer) during your intake process, you can more easily transition to the cancer care team who will develop the most effective treatment plan for your particular cancer.

The best cancer care includes more than medical treatment. Scripps Cancer Center offers support groups for people living with cancers, as well as services to help you with the emotional, physical, financial and lifestyle aspects of cancer. From nutrition and mind-body care to guidance from social workers, we’re here for you with an array of cancer support services and resources to help you every step of the way.

Good nutrition before and during cancer treatment helps patients stay stronger and improves outcomes. Nutrition also plays an important role in preventing some cancers and decreasing the risk of recurrence after cancer treatment. Our approach to nutrition counseling provides a caring, supportive and educational environment to help patients with cancer maintain a healthy diet.

Scripps genetic counselors provide expert, caring support and education to you and your family. We take a personalized approach to every patient, and will do our best to answer your questions and address your concerns to help you make an informed, confident decision about genetic testing.

Scripps Cancer Center recognizes that each cancer patient's journey is unique. That’s why we offer a wide range of physical rehabilitation services for cancer patients to manage the side effects of cancer treatment. Oncology rehabilitation can include physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy services to manage physical and cognitive difficulties.

As you start your cancer journey and begin to understand your diagnosis and treatment options, you may have a great deal of information to process. Scripps Cancer Center is here to help you. We take a patient-centered approach to care, keeping you informed and answering your questions at every step, so you can feel confident and in control of your care.