Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology

Since 1992, the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology has addressed the challenges throughout the continuum of cancer care.

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Join Simms/Mann this July for educational & supportive cancer care community sessions 💙

📅 Topics include:
• GI Cancer Resources
• Advance Care Planning
• Patient Navigation
• Breast Cancer Nutrition

Support, education & connection: https://t.co/0GNo7Er9JU

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Navigating GI Cancer 💙

Learn about supportive care resources available through UCLA Health, including Palliative Care, Oncology Nutrition & Simms Mann Center support services.

📅 First Wednesday of Every Month
🕐 1–2 PM

Loved ones & caregivers welcome: https://t.co/iS6GD9I3sp

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Why do cruciferous vegetables cause gas? 🥦

Emma Veilleux explains the science behind it and shares easy ways to make these nutrient-rich veggies easier to enjoy.

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Monthly ACP Community Session 💙

An introduction to advance care planning and how to support decision-making conversations with loved ones.

Wednesdays | 6–7 PM

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Supportive care, survivorship, and nutrition resources all month long at Simms/Mann ✨

📅 6/4 Survivorship
📅 6/10 Advance Care Planning
📅 6/18 Fiber & Nutrition
📅 Monthly Breast Cancer Nutrition Session
📅 Monthly GI Cancer Support Webinar

Read more: https://t.co/0GNo7Er9JU

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June is National Cancer Survivorship Month 💙

Celebrating the strength, resilience, and journeys of survivors everywhere — and honoring the families, caregivers, and communities who support them along the way. Learn more: https://t.co/y198tpA0pH

#CancerSurvivorshipMonth

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May 30 is Giving Day 💛

Most Simms/Mann Center services are FREE to patients + families—made possible by donors.

Every gift supports whole-person cancer care.

Give today: https://t.co/mAIpMN3I7C

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Cancer looks different at 18. At 28. At 38.

Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week is about recognizing those unique needs for 15- to 39-year-old cancer patients—and providing individualized care. Learn more about our AYA program here: https://t.co/larPDmXTWP

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In this cooking demo, Emma Veilleux, RDN, Senior Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at UCLA’s Simms/Mann Center, shares her passion for cooking and nutrition. She introduces healthy recipes featuring foods she recommends to patients to improve their overall diet.

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Cook along with our Sr. Dietitian Emma 👩‍🍳

Join our monthly nutrition sessions for real-life tips + recipes.

Check the program calendar for upcoming dates.

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Survivorship is more than survival—it’s about living well. 💛

At UCLA Health’s Women’s Cancer Survivors Conference, patients connected, learned, and explored ways to support long-term health through movement, nutrition, and community.

Learn more: https://t.co/18rnrB65qu

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month—a reminder that while skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., it’s also one of the most preventable.

By age 70, 1 in 5 people will develop skin cancer. Learn about skin cancer risk factors and prevention: https://t.co/ulvQ6FLcMU

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Our May programs are here 💛

Topics include:
• GI cancer support
• Advance care planning
• Genetics & cancer risk
• Nutrition + mindful eating

Plus a nutrition session on May 26 🍎

See the full calendar + register here: https://t.co/0GNo7Er9JU

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From our kitchen to yours 🥣
Easy recipes, everyday ingredients, and a little extra care. Learn how to make messy tofu cups with our senior deitician Emma Velliux, RDN

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Weight gain after breast cancer is common—and it’s not your fault. 💙

Hormones, treatment, stress & sleep all play a role.

Focus on:
✨ Strength training
✨ Whole foods
✨ Rest & stress support

You deserve care, not criticism.

Support is available: https://t.co/DNQjpDOwA9

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Talking about cancer isn’t easy 💬

With doctors, loved ones, or at work—clear, gentle communication can help you feel more supported.

✨ You can ask questions
✨ You can set boundaries
✨ You control what you share

💙Support is available: https://t.co/e9EnbPUUEg

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Simms/Mann team members presented at #APOS2026 in New Orleans—joining experts from around the world to advance psychosocial oncology care 💙

Topics included:
✨ Mental health & decision-making
✨ Interdisciplinary learning
✨ Spirituality in cancer care

#CancerCare

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Stress can feel overwhelming—especially for cancer patients & caregivers.

This #StressAwarenessMonth, try a few gentle journaling prompts to check in with yourself. Start small. There’s no right way to do it.

Support is available –begin here: https://t.co/lCgajjUxnl

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🎥 Looking for trusted cancer support and inspiration? Explore the Simms/Mann Center’s Video Library — a rich collection of stories, expert talks, and wellness tips to empower your journey. Watch anytime, anywhere: https://t.co/CXC1UcOOW1

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🌟 Meet Brandon, a young cancer survivor who used TikTok as his video diary through Hodgkin lymphoma treatment. With support from clinician Aditi at Simms/Mann UCLA, he turned isolation into global connection — sharing truth, hope & resilience. Read more: https://t.co/HtYTimxeRh