Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology

06/04/2026

Join Simms/Mann this June for educational programs focused on cancer survivorship, nutrition, and supportive care resources.

📅 6/4 — Cancer Survivorship: What Should Every Person with a History of Cancer and Their Family Know?
📅 6/10 — Advance Care Planning
📅 6/18 — Fuel Better with Fiber
📅Monthly — Expert-Led Nutrition Session for Breast Cancer Patients
📅 Monthly — Navigating GI Cancer: UCLA Resources & Support

Learn more and register here: https://www.uclahealth.org/simms-mann-center/events

06/02/2026

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://ucla.in/4nXm7Xm

05/30/2026

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://ucla.in/4nULXv8

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Looking for simple, practical ways to improve your nutrition?

Join our monthly sessions led by our Simms/Mann Nutrition Team, where you’ll get expert guidance, recipe ideas, and tips you can actually use in everyday life.

Check out our program calendar for upcoming classes and details.

Video description:
In this cooking demo, the host, Emma Veilleux, RDN, Senior Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Simms/Mann Center at UCLA, explains her love for both cooking and nutrition and announces she will showcase healthy recipes featuring foods she regularly recommends to patients to improve their overall diet.

05/13/2026

As cancer survival rates rise, so does the need for long-term support—and community.

UCLA Health’s third annual Women’s Cancer Survivors Conference brought survivors together for a day of education, connection, and empowerment. Attendees explored topics like nutrition, exercise, mood, and menopause, while also hearing directly from clinicians and experts in integrative oncology.

A powerful reminder from the event: survivorship looks different for everyone—and it can be shaped through meaningful lifestyle choices, support systems, and shared experiences.

One attendee shared, “The fact that you even offered this conference has lowered my stress levels immensely.”

Creating spaces like this helps ensure no one navigates survivorship alone. 💛

Learn more about how UCLA Health is supporting cancer survivors here:

The third annual Women's Cancer Survivors Conference at UCLA Health brought survivors together for community, experiential workshops on exercise for bone health, anti-inflammatory nutrition, music, mood and menopause, and a clinician Q&A highlighting survivorship and health-enhancing lifestyle strat...

05/07/2026

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. The primary risk factor? UV exposure from the sun and tanning beds.

This month is a great time to build simple, protective habits:
• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day
• Reapply every two hours when outdoors
• Seek shade during peak sun hours (10 AM–4 PM)
• Wear protective clothing and wide-brimmed hats

Early detection is just as important. Watch for changes in your skin and schedule regular checkups with a dermatologist.

Skin cancer awareness starts with prevention—and small steps can have a lasting impact. Learn more about preventing skin cancer here:

Skin cancer is the most common cancer. It is also one of the most preventable. Learn how protecting yourself from the sun can help you avoid this disease.

05/04/2026

Our May programming is here, offering a range of expert-led sessions designed to support patients and families through every stage of care.

Upcoming sessions include:

• May 6: Navigating GI Cancer – UCLA Health resources and support
• May 13: Advance Care Planning (ACP) for oncology patients
• May 14: Understanding genetics and cancer risk
• May 21: How to manage eating when you’re not physically hungry
• May 26: Monthly nutrition session

These programs provide practical tools, education, and guidance in a supportive environment.

View the full calendar and learn more about each session here: https://ucla.in/41fgRU0

04/25/2026

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.

04/17/2026

Weight gain after a breast cancer diagnosis is very common—affecting up to 60% of patients—and it’s not simply about diet or willpower. 💙

Hormonal changes, treatment side effects, fatigue, stress, and sleep disruption can all play a role in how the body stores and uses energy.

Instead of focusing only on weight, experts recommend building a strong foundation for overall health:
• Strength training to maintain muscle
• Balanced nutrition with protein and fiber
• Plant-forward eating patterns
• Prioritizing sleep and stress management

Small, sustainable changes can make a meaningful difference.

If you’d like additional support, the Simms/Mann Center offers nutrition and integrative care resources for patients navigating treatment and survivorship. Find it here:

Breadcrumb Home Simms Mann How to deal with weight gain after a breast cancer diagnosis Sleep, resistance training and whole foods are important, says UCLA Health dietitian Emma Veilleux. Dietitian Emma Veilleux, right, provides nutritional consultation for patients of the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for...