UCSF can’t see us for a month

Forums General Melanoma Community UCSF can’t see us for a month

  • Post
    Rebeck88
    Participant

      Does anyone know how to get an appt at UCSF sooner than a month away? My 68 year old father was just diagnosed with metastatic melanoma with unknown source. Even his surgeon thinks this is an urgent case. How can we get in sooner? I'm going to start calling every morning on Monday hoping to score a cancellation. Any other suggestions?

    Viewing 0 reply threads
    • Replies
        jennunicorn
        Participant

          Hmm that sounds strange, did you call the melanoma center? They will usually get you in sooner than that. When I was first diagnosed I got an appt there within a week with the dermatologist and then she referred me to the oncologist who I saw the following week. (415) 353-9900 is the number. It has been a life saver for me to have transferred my care there from a different place and your father will be in good hands. Definitely call tomorrow morning, see if they can put you on a cancellation list, so you'll get a call as soon as there is an open spot. 

          Here is their webpage for making a first appt: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/appointments/melanoma/index.html

          There is an email address you can use as well to try and get some help too. 

          I'll be there on Thursday morning, if you continue to get the same response about no appts until next month, let me know, I'll see if I can talk to my favorite front desk guy about why that is for you. 

            jennunicorn
            Participant

              I just thought of why you might have trouble getting an appt until November: after Thursday my oncologist will be gone the rest of the month for a melanoma conference in Australia. I don't know if the other oncolgists are also going but I do know my oncologist, Katy Tsai takes on most of the new patients. 

              Rebeck88
              Participant

                Thank you so much. I will keep u posted. 

                Rebeck88
                Participant

                  We have an appt for Monday! Thanks for your concern.

                  jennunicorn
                  Participant

                    That is great to hear! 

              Viewing 0 reply threads
              • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
              About the MRF Patient Forum

              The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

              The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

              Popular Topics