UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Need sunscreen while out and about? We've got you covered. Find free sunscreen for our community, refilled regularly, at the below locations. UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center reminds you to reapply SPF every 2 hours to protect your skin. SPF towers are at these locations in Santa Monica: 1?? 415 Pacific Coast Hwy 2?? 2021 Ocean Ave 3?? 3400 Barnard Way Additional dispensers: ??2701 Barnard Way ??2225 16th St ??810 Palisades Beach Road Let us know if you've been to any of our dispensers in comments below! ??

Today, the FDA approved a new drug regimen which helps reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence for patients with early-stage disease. Adding ribociclib to the standard hormone therapy resulted in a relative reduction in the recurrence rate by as much as 25%. Led by UCLA’s Dennis Slamon, MD, “this is a new option we can now offer patients that can help further minimize their risk of cancer returning.” UCLA Health #breastcancer

Dedicated to excellence and global impact, one oncology nurse from UCLA Health has found her niche in training others across the world. Kayla Kafka-Peterson, BSN, RN, a radiation oncology supervisor in the UCLA Brachytherapy Division, discovered a need for an extensive brachytherapy training program specific to nursing. After developing the program for her team, Kafka-Peterson has shared it with nurses throughout the world. Learn more about Kafka-Peterson's contribution to nursing and what happened when her passion met purpose: https://ucla.in/4gfPvDY

UCLA received $120 million from Dr. Gary Michelson, an orthopedic surgeon, inventor and philanthropist, and his wife Alya Michelson to support the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA. The research institute aims to develop new treatments for such medical conditions as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and infectious diseases. https://ucla.in/474Dkpl

UCLA received $120 million from Dr. Gary Michelson, an orthopedic surgeon, inventor and philanthropist, and his wife Alya Michelson to support the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA. The research institute aims to develop new treatments for such medical conditions as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and infectious diseases. https://ucla.in/474Dkpl

When professional chef Sonny Sweetman's blurry vision led to a melanoma diagnosis, his UCLA Health doctors devised a treatment plan to spare his eye. A year after treatment finished, doctors found the cancer had spread to Sonny Sweetman's liver. His team quickly identified a new treatment for the Stage 4 cancer, involving the newly FDA-approved Hepzato Kit. Read his story on the Today Show: https://lnkd.in/g-JiphPB

12 years ago, Maui resident Jamil Newirth was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, known as glioblastoma. He was 32 years old and told he had about 17 months to live. Jamil beat the odds through a clinical trial using a novel personalized cancer vaccine, developed by neurosurgeon Linda Liau, MD, PhD (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA). Now 44, Jamil is a practicing attorney in Maui and is dedicated to raising both awareness and hope for others undergoing treatment through his nonprofit, UVSC - Us Versus Cancer. Read more: https://ucla.in/3AxyeGc

We are honored to share that the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has achieved accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons. UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first health system to achieve accreditation as an incoming Integrated Network Cancer Program. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. The rigorous process for accreditation involves a thorough evaluation of every aspect of cancer care, from prevention and early diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, and survivorship. Learn more about the accreditation and how meeting its high standards reflects that patients receive the highest level of care and support throughout their cancer journey: https://ucla.in/3yIhxqY

The Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology is incredibly grateful to Jeff Lynne's ELO, for generously donating an unforgettable VIP experience to their final U.S. tour! You and a guest could win access to the exclusive ELO lounge with a green screen photo booth, delicious appetizers, and drink tickets. The event takes place in Chicago – airfare and hotel are included. ? All entries will support the Simms Mann UCLA Center, which provides holistic care to cancer patients and their families through mind, body, and spirit. ? Donate $10 or more to support the Simms Mann UCLA Center and enter for a chance to win. *Use the promo code 'UCLA' when you make a donation to receive 200 bonus entries. Donate and enter here: prizeo.com/jefflynne

Chef Sonny Sweetman is known for his unwavering culinary artistry, having worked in kitchens for Oprah Winfrey, Wolfgang Puck, and more. In early 2022, when he began experiencing blurriness in his vision, he figured it was just a part of aging. After being referred to a specialist immediately, Sonny, 53, was diagnosed with uveal melanoma, a rare type of cancer that occurs in the eye. As he was introduced to a team of specialists, the Hepzato Kit procedure, a liver-directed treatment, was approved by the FDA and brought to Sweetman’s attention. Today, Sweetman is back in the kitchen doing what he loves. Read more about his procedure: https://ucla.in/46xeOwM