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,
COVID-19 Resources
[expand title="General Cancer-Related Financial Resources" tag="h3" trigclass="arrowright"] Cancer Support Community Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund - May provide assistance in the form of a $250 credit card for qualified people with cancer who are in active treatment. For an application, please
Caring for the Social and Mental Wellbeing of Yourself and Others during COVID-19
Written by Tammy M. Beran, PhD. Dr. Beran is a Psychologist and former Simms Mann trainee who specializes in how to support those impacted by health challenges and coping with isolation. With our entire country a few weeks into physically distancing, the
Wellness Resources to Cope with COVID-19
Here are a list of helpful resources that our clinicians have shared to help with the challenges faced during the COVID-19 outbreak. We have created a page containing Mindfulness Apps and tools. Calm has made a number of their resources available for
COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources for UCLA Oncology Patients
Our Integrative Oncology Specialist, Carolyn Katzin, has created a guide for foods and supplements that may be helpful in supporting your immune response. Carolyn also posted her Immuno-Soup recipe. This soup is an excellent source of Vitamin C, A, B6,