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Cancer

Sequential Care

With new targeted therapies improving survival rates and extending lives beyond expectations, many cancers are close to becoming manageable, chronic illnesses.
June 12, 2024   |  
1 min read
DNA strand with tumor
Cancer,
Science & Research

Scientists accurately measure cancer evolution

In a new UCLA-led study, investigators shed light on the intricate processes underlying cancer evolution and define the optimal algorithms to analyze the genetic makeup of tumors.
June 11, 2024   |  
4 min read
prostate cancer cells
Cancer,
Science & Research

AI model may yield better outcomes for prostate cancer

Using AI to help map out the boundaries of cancerous prostate tissue can help ensure an accurate diagnosis, precise treatment planning and effective surgical procedures.
June 11, 2024   |  
4 min read
UCLA Health nurse Lakeysha Pack with Rudy Lopez, the umpire whose life she saved using CPR, pose together on the field at Dodger Stadium.
Healthy Lifestyle

Heroic nurse assures umpire is safe at home

June 7, 2024   |  
3 min read
posture blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Why good posture matters

Bad posture can have some surprising effects on your overall health. Learn why standing tall is important — and how you can improve your posture.
June 6, 2024   |  
4 min read
‘Improving Sleep: From A to Zzzz’ is among the free resources provided by the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology.
Healthy Lifestyle

The importance of dreaming while sleeping

Dreaming may help you process your experiences and affect your mood. Learn more about the importance of dreaming while sleeping and how to get more REM sleep.
June 6, 2024   |  
4 min read
neuroma blog
Healthy Lifestyle

What is a Morton’s neuroma?

If you feel a sharp pinch, sting or ache in the ball of your foot, it could be a Morton’s neuroma. Learn how to manage this painful condition.
June 6, 2024   |  
4 min read
Dr. Hanna Mikkola and Julia Aguade Gorgorio
Cancer,
Science & Research
Dennis Slamon
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA oncologist Dr. Dennis Slamon awarded Szent-Györgyi Prize for groundbreaking research discoveries

Dr. Dennis Slamon, a world-renowned oncologist and scientist whose groundbreaking research has transformed the treatment of breast cancer, has been awarded the 2024 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.
June 5, 2024   |  
4 min read
For kids to have the most fun in the sun, keep their skin safe
Healthy Lifestyle,
Science & Research

Dermatologic conditions – even sunburn – can present differently in people of color

UCLA Health’s Skin of Color clinic director explains why – and what everyone should know about their skin as summer approaches.
June 4, 2024   |  
4 min read
Tumor on liver
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA team initiates hepatic artery pump program for targeted chemotherapy

This procedure for metastatic colon cancer can extend survival for more patients and potentially get them to the curative stage of therapy.
June 3, 2024   |  
4 min read
Doctor in scrubs with phone
Healthy Lifestyle

Accurate sexual health information on TikTok? It’s this doctor’s mission

UCLA Health’s Dr. Russell Johnson aims to break down stigma, one video at a time.
June 3, 2024   |  
4 min read
jeff goar with family
Cancer,
Science & Research
hiccups blog
Healthy Lifestyle

Prone to hiccups? Here’s what you need to know

Hiccups are annoying. But knowing what causes hiccups, how to get rid of them and when to see a doctor can help.
May 30, 2024   |  
4 min read
CIRM Award
Cancer,
Science & Research

UCLA scientists receive $17.4 million in CIRM grants to advance novel stem-cell based treatments

UCLA scientists have received more than $17.4 million in grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to advance new stem cell-based treatments for heart disease, ovarian cancer and a creatine deficiency disorder.
May 30, 2024   |  
4 min read
Drs. Witte and Tobin
Cancer,
News about UCLA Health
Colorectal cancer
Cancer,
Science & Research

ASCO: Combination therapy significantly improves outcomes for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Using a combination of immunotherapy drugs with chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival and overall survival for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously undergone standard chemotherapy treatment.
May 23, 2024   |  
3 min read
veterans
Cancer,
Science & Research

ASCO: Large precision oncology study identifies differences in prostate cancer genomics among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of U.S. veterans

A new study looking at the landscape of genomic alterations in more than 5,000 veterans with metastatic prostate cancer uncovered differences in the genomic makeup of cancer cells that were associated with race and ethnicity.
May 23, 2024   |  
4 min read