Cancer Care
Palomar UC San Diego Health Cancer Services brings high-quality cancer expertise to North County, without asking you to leave your community. Our medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, infusion team, radiation therapists and supportive care team work side by side, so you can get comprehensive cancer care, from diagnosis through treatment and support, all in one convenient location. Through our direct, coordinated path to UC San Diego Health’s oncology subspecialists, you can access the most advanced cancer care available while your local team stays involved. From your first visit, our team is with you at every step.
To get started, call our cancer care team at 760.740.2715 or find a doctor below.
Find a DoctorCare Centered Around You
At Palomar UC San Diego Health, we offer expert cancer care delivered in North County, with a direct, coordinated path to more specialized care whenever you need it.
Expert cancer care, close to home.
Receive comprehensive cancer care from Palomar UC San Diego Health's experienced cancer care team in Escondido, combining our longstanding commitment to the community with the expanded expertise and resources of UC San Diego Health.
A comprehensive, coordinated approach.
Our medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, infusion nurses and radiation therapists collaborate with UC San Diego Health specialists to develop a personalized care plan centered around you.
Expanded access to specialized care and clinical trials.
When additional expertise is needed, our collaboration provides connections to UC San Diego Health oncology subspecialists and clinical trials at UC San Diego Health locations, while your local care team remains involved throughout your journey.
Cancers We Treat
- Anal cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Blood disorders
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Melanoma
- Myeloma
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Sarcoma
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
- Uterine cancer
Cancer Care & Treatment
Explore our cancer care services and treatment options designed around your individual needs.
Infusion Center
Our Infusion Center is a calm, comfortable place to receive chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. Oncology-trained registered nurses are with you at every visit, and a family member or friend is always welcome to stay by your side.
Radiation Oncology
Our radiation oncology team uses advanced, precisely targeted radiation to treat cancer while protecting the healthy tissue around it which means fewer side effects and a quicker recovery. Treatment happens right here in North County, with your radiation and medical oncology teams working closely together throughout your care.
Surgery
When appropriate, surgery is used to remove solid tumors contained in one part of your body. Palomar UC San Diego Health is home to several skilled and compassionate cancer surgeons who will get you back to doing what you love.
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Our cancer care team includes medical oncologists from UC San Diego Health Cancer Services, working alongside our Palomar UC San Diego Health physicians.
Our medical hematology/oncology team works together with your other subspecialists to diagnose, evaluate and treat a wide range of benign and malignant cancers and blood disorders. These include solid-tumor cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, as well as blood cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia. We provide evidence-based and cutting-edge cancer treatments including chemotherapeutic drugs, immunotherapy, biologic agents, hormonal therapy and targeted oral therapies. We strive to provide you with support, empathy and hope throughout your treatment journey.
Your cancer team will create a tailored treatment plan to use the latest in cancer-killing technology to target your specific kind of cancer anywhere in the body whether it’s in the lung, breast, prostate, head, neck or brain. Options can include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy.
Meet Our Cancer Care Physicians
Board-certified specialists
Alex Agelidis, MD, PhD
Medical Oncology - Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary
Call (760) 740-2715 to Schedule
Support for Every Part of Your Journey
Cancer care goes beyond treatment. Our nurse navigators help you coordinate appointments, understand your care plan and connect with resources for you and your family. You'll also find practical nutrition guidance to help you stay strong during and after treatment.
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