Santa Monica Cancer Care

Why choose UCLA Health?

UCLA Health patients benefit from the most advanced forms of cancer treatment available in Santa Monica, with access to a full range of supportive services. Teams of specialists, including psychosocial experts from the Simms/Mann – UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, work together to treat and assist cancer patients and their families. This multidisciplinary approach helps patients and family members confront both the immediate and long-term effects of cancer. Through the Simms/Mann Center, they receive the tools they need to maximize their well-being throughout treatment. Patients benefit from a full range of care and support services from doctors, clinics, centers and hospitals crossing over 40 scientific and medical disciplines.

Bench-to-Bedside translational research now available in your community

We’ve have established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in innovative and traditional treatments. Successful tTargeted therapies such as Herceptin (breast and gastric cancers), Gleevec, and Sprycel (leukemia) were developed based on basic science performed in UCLA laboratories and clinical trials with UCLA Health patients. In addition, we support patients and families with evidence-based care that addresses their needs in mind, body and spirit.

An interdisciplinary approach

More than 350 of our oncologists, physicians and scientists work across areas such as immunology, genetics, geriatrics, hematology, public health, social work, psychology, psychiatry, nutrition, chaplaincy and nursing to provide patients with comprehensive yet specialized treatment.

Collaboration

Close collaboration between researchers and physicians leads to scientific discoveries and improved cancer detection, prevention and treatment for patients.