Physical Activity
At every doctor visit you are probably encouraged to be active and exercise. Cancer can significantly affect your ability to exercise but it is not impossible to develop or maintain an exercise regimen. There are plenty of different options when
Breast Cancer Adjuvant Decisions: Incorporating Late Effects of Treatment
Participate in a UCLA Research Study We are seeking women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer to participate in a 60 to 90-minute focus group, you will receive a $30 gift card for participating and your parking will be paid for. We
Savory Summertime Recipes with Artichoke Hearts and Tarragon
Spaghetti with Artichoke Hearts (Serving Size: 4) Page 69 of The Cancer Nutrition Center Handbook by Carolyn Katzin 14 ounce can of artichoke hearts ½ teaspoon salt cloves crushed garlic ½ teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground small chopped onion ¼ cup
Remembering Darcie Denkert Notkin
Darcie Denkert Notkin, a longtime MGM executive and female pioneer in entertainment law, passed away at the age of 64 at her home in West Los Angeles on June 10th after living with cancer for many years. She has many
Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is a free program offered at Simms/Mann - UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology with the American Cancer Society that’s dedicated to improving the quality of life and self-esteem of people with cancer. Quarterly group sessions held
Celebrating for a Cause
Feel good this year by helping to provide free cancer care while celebrating your special occasions! The Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology depends on the donations of generous individuals to sustain our organizational operations which allow us to provide important
Citrus Nutrition Information & Recipes
Citrus fruit belong to the family of Rutaceae and include Oranges (Sweet and Bitter), Mandarins, Lemon, Lime and Grapefruit. Tangerines and Clementines are cultivars of Mandarins, a group of citrus fruit that are easy to peel. Citrus fruit originated in China
Young Woman Values Psychosocial Support
This is the story about the power of one person and the impact that she is having on many patients who will receive a diagnosis of cancer as her family did twice; once with her father, Michael Lenvin, and once
Facing Cancer with Your Significant Other
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be very stressful for you and your partner or spouse. Both the patient and the partner or spouse receives the diagnosis and it can impact all parts of the relationship. Understanding the impact on each
Understanding Cancer Myths and Misconceptions
Certain cancer myths have a way of spreading even though they are scientifically incorrect. The problem with this arises when people avoid good prevention and valuable treatment options based off of these myths and misconceptions. Below are some commonly shared false