Cancer Concierge Services in California
Get Personal Guidance from a Cancer Coach Who Knows California medical systems
Clare is a California-based cancer coach and patient advocate who works with patients and caregivers across the state — from San Francisco to San Diego — helping them make informed decisions, feel supported, and navigate their care with confidence.
Whether you’re seeking a second opinion, comparing cancer treatment programs, evaluating clinical trials, or just need help understanding your options, Clare will support you every step of the way. She works directly with you and your care team to improve both your quality of life and treatment outcome.
While Clare is based in the Bay Area, she works with clients throughout California via secure virtual sessions.
Get a Free 30-Minute Consultation with Clare
In this call Clare will review your preliminary cancer diagnosis, what tests and scans you have received, and discuss how Clare can help you choose the right treatment and medical professionals for you.
What to expect during 30 minutes with Clare
- Discuss your cancer concerns and goals
- Have a real one-on-one conversation with a cancer survivor
- Take away immediate and actionable items that you can do yourself
California Cancer Support Packages
Clare will create a custom Cancer Concierge package for you that provides an individualized action plan. Services include:
- One-on-one talk and text hours with Clare
- Translating dense medical jargon into understandable and actionable information
- Pre-appointment planning/post-appointment debriefing
- Attend medical appointments in-person and remotely
- Access to Clare’s personal network of experts
- At-home and in hospital coordination of care
Medical Centers We've Worked With
Frequent Questions
Absolutely. Clare supports patients and caregivers throughout California via Zoom or phone consultations. Clare has supported patients and caregivers throughout all of California and even nationwide.
Clare has been where you are now — as a patient and as someone who’s guided others through the fear and confusion of a cancer diagnosis. She knows how overwhelming it can be to face treatment decisions, second opinions, and the complexity of the healthcare system.
You don’t have to do this alone.
As your California-based cancer concierge, Clare uses her personal and professional experience to help you navigate your care with clarity, confidence, and compassion — until you feel empowered to advocate for yourself.
Meet Clare (California cancer sherpa)
I am Clare Matschullat, founder and CEO of Cancer Sherpa. As a cancer survivor, I know the pain, fear, and fury that brought you here. I am a native San Franciscan, and after being treated at Columbia University and UCSF, I’ve spent the past twenty-five years empowering cancer patients by living my company’s mission: “(I) will advocate for you until you are able to advocate for yourself.”
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The peace I felt once I was in the hands of the right people is hard to describe; I can’t thank Clare enough for pushing me out of my comfort zone.
Clare the Cancer Sherpa does not provide medical or legal advice. Clare is a California-based cancer coach. The content on this website is for informational purposes only.
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