UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

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

A research grant of $800,000 from the V Foundation will help two UCLA scientists as they work to discover new methods to treat and prevent a severe form of kidney cancer associated with a hereditary syndrome. The research project, led by Dr. Heather Christofk, director of Basic and Translational Research at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Dr. Brian Shuch, director of the Kidney Cancer Program and the Alvin & Carrie Meinhardt Endowed Chair in Kidney Cancer Research at UCLA, is focused on hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC), a genetic condition that leads to aggressive kidney cancer and other serious health conditions. Learn more about their research: https://ucla.in/46TTKRH

Immunotherapy pioneer Dr. Antoni Ribas, director of the tumor immunology program and professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been inducted into the 2024 Class of Fellows of the Academy of Immuno-Oncology by the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. Read more: https://ucla.in/46BFLzC