OncoNav
OncoNav was created with a simple belief: patients should feel informed, connected, and supported throughout their cancer journey.
Why OncoNav
Dr. Cleveland is a practicing Medical Oncologist and Hematologist and an active faculty member at UCLA, where he cares for patients with a wide range of cancers and hematologic conditions. He completed his fellowship training at Stanford University, where he developed a deep commitment to medical innovation and the ambition to translate scientific advances into changes that directly improve the lives of the people he cares for. He remains deeply committed to clinical research and clinical trials, always pursuing better answers for his patients.
But cancer doesn't just affect the body. It can transform nearly every part of a person's life.
Dr. Cleveland has experienced this not only as a physician, but also as a grandson — watching his grandmother navigate a breast cancer diagnosis and everything that came with it: the physical toll, the emotional weight, the uncertainty between appointments, and the quiet burden carried by the caregivers and family members walking alongside her.
That experience stays with you. It shapes the way you listen, the way you sit with a patient, and the way you think about everything patients and their families carry after the clinic door closes.
OncoNav was born from that perspective — built to help patients better understand their care, stay connected to the information that matters, and feel more in control throughout an experience that can otherwise feel overwhelming.
Because no one should have to navigate cancer alone.
Our Mission
"To enhance the cancer care experience by keeping patients informed, connected, and never alone — from diagnosis to recovery."
About the Founder
Joseph M. Cleveland, MD
Medical Oncologist & Hematologist
Assistant Professor of Medicine, UCLA
Independence & Medical Disclaimer
OncoNav is an independent application created by Dr. Cleveland in a personal capacity. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or produced on behalf of UCLA or any other institution.
OncoNav is intended to provide educational information and supportive tools. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult your healthcare team regarding decisions about your medical care.