Psychiatric Oncology Services | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

A cancer diagnosis and treatment can bring up difficult emotions – fatigue, sadness, worry and even depression or anxiety. These feelings can make it hard to cope with your treatment and difficult to deal with important decisions.

For more resources, please visit the Patient and Family Learning Center 

We Can Help

We understand the emotional challenges that come with cancer and can help you:

• Improve your overall quality of life
• Manage the emotional side effects of your illness
• Work closely with your oncologist to create the best possible treatment plan for you

Our Team

We have a specialized team to support you, including:

• A board-certified psychiatrist who is an expert in cancer treatment's impact on mental health
• Licensed clinical social workers
• A nurse case manager

Psychiatry Services Include

• Symptom assessment and care planning
• Medication management
• On-going follow up
• Quality of life discussions

How to Get a Referral for Psychiatry

Psychiatric services are available for adults 18 and over being treated for cancer at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center outpatient clinic.

For a referral to Psychiatric Oncology, discuss your concerns with your oncologist.