Letter from Johnese Spisso – U Magazine – Winter 2023
U Magazine, Winter 2023 edition features a letter from Johnese Spisso, MPA, President, UCLA Health about the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology Read U Magazine - Winter 2023
Restorative Breathwork
ABOUT THIS GROUP Guided pranayama (traditional breathwork practices) and Yoga Nidra (deep conscious rest) to help release blockages and manage stress. Cultivate the power of presence, openness, peace, clarity, and soul‐body connection within the cancer journey. This workshop is for individuals
February 2023 Newsletter
Helping patients find meaning in a cancer diagnosis There’s more to healing than just the physical, especially when it comes to cancer. A cancer diagnosis is an emotional experience, but with the right support, people can walk away from the challenge
UCLA GI Cancer Supportive Service Program
About the Program UCLA’s GI Cancer Supportive Service Program was designed by a multi-disciplinary team, including Oncology, Palliative Care, Nutrition Oncology, and Psychosocial Support, with the intention of enhancing the care of patients living with GI-related cancers (see eligibility criteria below).
UCLA Health Connect – Caregivers find loving support at Simms/Mann – UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology
Caregiving is a compassionate act, in which caregivers not only tend to their loved ones’ physical needs but hold space for their emotional experiences of suffering and fear.“The goal of caregiving isn’t to cheer the other person up,” Buchanan says.
UCLA Health Connect – Communication with a support network is key following a cancer diagnosis
“A cancer diagnosis means different things to different people,” Dr. Cleary said. “It is a different experience for everyone. When we sit down with a patient, we tailor support specifically for them, to address their needs and to help them
UCLA Health Connect – Dr. Jenny Tran exemplifies whole-person, culturally focused care at the heart of Simms/Mann cancer program
I'm often the first therapist they have ever met in any health setting, and I recognize it is different when I ask how they are doing mentally and emotionally," Dr. Tran said. "And I always start out by telling them
Cancer, Sexual Health, and Body Image – Women’s Workshop
A 90-minute presentation and live Q&A on common sexual health and body image challenges women experience during and after cancer treatment. Cancer and its treatment can significantly impact a person’s relationship with their body, especially when it comes to self-image and
UCLA Health Connect – Cancer genetic counseling comes into its own at UCLA
For the patients’ close relatives, learning that a genetic predisposition to cancer runs in the family may prompt their own genetic assessment. If they discover that they too have inherited a genetic risk for cancer, they can take proactive steps
Foro de Resiliencia
En este foro escucharemos a tres conferencistas con el objetivo de conocer cómo mejorar el bienestar de las personas con cáncer de una manera integral. Foro de la resiliencia - September 14, 2021 from Simms/Mann UCLA Center on Vimeo. Temáticas y Conferencistas: Cuidado