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Catherine’s 50-Mile Journey to Life-Changing Care
Breast cancer patient Catherine deMille drives 50 miles to the UCLA Breast Center in Santa Monica, but it's worth it - when she arrives, she knows she'll see every doctor on her care team in one visit and that she'll leave with a treatment plan, schedule, and the number of her patient navigator in case she needs assistance with any aspect of her care before her next appointment.
Maricia Finds Community in UCLA Health's AYA Cancer Program
As a young adult battling breast cancer, Maricia felt especially alone. She found community and support in UCLA Health's AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) Cancer program.
From Celebrating 5 Years Breast Cancer Free, to Planning for a Mastectomy: Marisa's Journey
When Marisa Hall celebrated five years cancer-free in September 2022, she decided to treat herself by getting a breast augmentation. After getting approval from her doctor, she made an appointment with , a plastic surgeon at UCLA Health.
The appointment was for February, but in December, a mammogram and a subsequent biopsy showed the cancer had returned in Hall’s left breast. In addition, a new cluster was identified a couple of centimeters down.