Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology

Join Simms/Mann for free November webinars on advance care planning, self-compassion, art and healing, and nutrition during cancer treatment. 💙 Explore the schedule and register: uclahealth.org/simms-mann-ce… #SimmsMann #CancerSupport

UCLA’s 15th annual Blue & Gold Challenge is underway through Oct. 31! 💙💛 Support @SimmsMannUCLA. Thanks to the Simms/Mann Family Foundation, all donations to the endowment are matched at 20%. Give today: bit.ly/4BxGH76 We care for you: Mind, Body, and Spirit.

💙💛 Make your gift go further! Donations to the Simms/Mann endowment fund will receive a 20% match during the UCLA Blue & Gold Challenge. $25 → $30 $50 → $60 Give by 12 p.m. PT Oct. 31. Gifts of $25+ receive a limited-edition UCLA pin set. 🎁 Give now: bit.ly/4BxGH76

Dr. Shannon La Cava & Dr. Valentina Orgayan joined the UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier podcast to share their expertise & insights on cancer care & survivorship. 🎧 The episode goes-line on Friday, October 23. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube!

🍂 Join us at Simms/Mann this October for expert-led nutrition groups, advance care planning, Mind and Body Healing: The Psychiatrist's Role on the Cancer Care Team, and “Fueling Your Body Through Breast Cancer.” Learn more & register: ucla.in/41fgRU0

Early detection matters. So does support. 💗 This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn about screening mammograms through @UCLAHealth—and know that Simms/Mann UCLA is here for patients and families facing a cancer diagnosis. More: ucla.in/3UoCui9 #BreastCancerAwareness

🩵 September is #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth. Meet Giselle Nissenbaum, MSW, our gynecologic oncology clinician who helps patients navigate the emotional and personal layers of a cancer diagnosis. 🌸 Read her story: ucla.in/3JCSo6w

Breakfast is ready when you are. 🫐🥣 Prep these Overnight Oats with Chia & Berries in just 5 minutes, refrigerate overnight, and wake up to something delicious. Recipe here: ucla.in/4hzopdE #HealthyEating #OvernightOats

A cancer journey turned into a dream trip to Egypt. 💙 With support from her Simms/Mann clinical social worker, Dominique Delgado celebrated her recovery with a well-deserved “victory trip.” Read here full story: ucla.in/46y0Xay #SimmsMannUCLA #UCLAHealth

September at Simms/Mann UCLA 💙 Explore upcoming programs designed to inform, connect and support our community. Click to see what’s coming up this month: ucla.in/4fpZFlK #SimmsMannUCLA #UCLAHealth #CancerSupport

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 💙 UCLA research has explored MRI-guided focal laser ablation as a more targeted approach for certain prostate cancers, part of the ongoing pursuit of more precise, personalized cancer care. Read: ucla.in/4hcEWTN

We're proud to see Dr. Valentina Ogaryan, Clinical Director of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, featured in @PsychAdvisor, discussing the emotional & psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis. Read article & see Dr. Ogaryan's video: bit.ly/3SiyJx3

Are you getting enough fiber? 🥦 Fiber supports digestion, heart health, and blood sugar balance. Add more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds to your day for an easy health boost.💙 Read: ucla.in/4wFVo4z #Fiber #GutHealth #HealthyLiving #SimmsMann

Hope, research, and whole-person care can make a difference. Two UCLA Health patients with #PancreaticCancer saw promising results through an innovative clinical trial and received support from the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology. Read: ucla.in/4fYeLAP

🌸 Cancer treatment can trigger menopause earlier and make symptoms more severe. 🔥 Hot flashes 🧠 Brain fog 💪 Joint pain 💤 Sleep challenges UCLA Health experts share strategies and treatment options to help survivors manage symptoms & thrive.💜 Read: ucla.in/3RXxHGo

📅 Join us this month at the Simms/Mann UCLA Center. From navigating a cancer diagnosis and advance care planning to nutrition, creativity & mindfulness, our free webinars are designed to support patients, survivors, caregivers & loved ones. 🔗 ucla.in/41fgRU0

🍽️💙 What does an anti-inflammatory diet really look like? According to UCLA Health dietitian Eve Lahijani, RDN, it's less about restrictions and more about balance. Most important: healthy eating doesn't have to be perfect. ✨ Learn more: ucla.in/3RUEQY7

🥦 Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may help lower cancer risk while supporting overall wellness. Think: broccoli, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage 💚 Read: ucla.in/4fo3nwj #HealthyEating #Nutrition #CancerPrevention

🥗 Asian Salad with Peanut Sauce A colorful, nutrient-dense recipe packed with fiber, plant-based protein, roasted veggies, tofu, and creamy peanut sauce. Created by Emma Veilleux, RDN from the Simms/Mann Nutrition Team 💚 Recipe: ucla.in/44uPAze

Nutrition after a breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. 💗 Join our monthly Expert-Led Group Nutrition Session for Breast Cancer Patients for practical, evidence-based support & community connection. 📅 Monthly sessions through Aug. Register: ucla.in/4ybrWVR