LACNETS Webinar: Restringing the Beads of Our Own Story ft. Michael Eselun, BCC
On December 8, 2020, LACNETS asked our chaplain, Michael Eselun, BCC, to give his talk titled “Restringing the Beads of Our Own Story.” From the LACNETS website: The mission of the Los Angeles Carcinoid Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (LACNETS), a program by Generate
Socal Women’s Cancer Conference Talks
The Socal Women’s Cancer Conference presented by the Riverside Community Health Foundation was held in October 2020. Our Integrative oncology specialist, Carolyn Katzin, MS, CNS, MNT, and staff clinician, Sharon Loewenbein, LCSW, were asked to be speakers for this conference.
Simms/Mann Center Webinar – Supporting Each Other Through Cancer: A Family Conversation
On October 31, 2020, we hosted “Supporting Each Other Through Cancer: A Family Conversation” This conversation featured: Ashley Bartell | Head of Production at Modern Post, Breast Cancer Survivor Ali Rogin | Journalist & Previvor, Author of "Beat Breast Cancer Like
Mindfulness and Meditation – North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma
On October 25, 2020, Staff Clinician, Greg Flaxman, LCSW, MPH conducted a session on Mindfulness and Meditation during Lymphoma Research Foundation's 25th Annual North American Educational Forum on Lymphoma. His session is now available on the Educational Forum’s website. Registration
Nutrition and Immunity Webinar: What Matters Most About Our Food Choices in this COVID-19 Pandemic Era?
On August 12, 2020, the UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative hosted a webinar about our food choices in the COVID-19 pandemic era. The talk was presented by our Integrative Oncology Specialist, Carolyn Katzin. She reviewed how nutrition plays an important
Featured Article: Rippling Reflections
Legacy is often seen as something of the past,” Siegel said. “This program reframes legacy as constant, ongoing and involves, not just looking back, but also looking forward. This helps patients take an active role in creating their own legacy
A Message From Your Oncologist and Simms/Mann Clinician
Despite these challenging time, your healthcare team wants to hear from you about any new symptoms, concerns or questions you may have. They are as available to you as ever, and strongly encourage you to stay in touch so that
Coping Skills for the Pancreatic Cancer Community: Tools and Tips During COVID-19 Webinar
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research recently invited Simms/Mann Clinician Elizabeth Cleary, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist to lead one of their free webinars and share important information to help improve and maintain one’s overall well-being during COVID-19. The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic
Patient Experience: Cancer & COVID-19
This Q & A includes a description of one patient’s experience receiving treatment for both cancer as well as COVID-19. This experience may not be typical, similar or expected for anyone else. Please consult with your medical team and oncologist
From the Chemo Chair: From My Heart to Your Heart
With COVID-19 leading to measures that restrict visitors and promote distance, the Simms/Mann Letter Writing Project was formed to foster greater connection through letter-writing and musical inspiration. We asked our community of patients to send anonymous letters of hope, wisdom,