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![Sandra - Before and After Gastric Sleeve Surgery at UCLA](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/45/sandra-before-and-after-gastric-sleeve.jpg?f=50f11ce3&itok=tcDYBp-b)
Sandra's Story - Gastric Sleeve, VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy)
I met with Dr. Chen and his Magnificent team, Endocrinologist, Nurses, Psychologist, Nutritionist, and they walked me through all the process of having the Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
February 20, 2024
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2 min read
![Angel Tsai at work station](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/41/01312024-ucla-angel-tsai-0177.jpg?h=c9f93661&f=1e0e4262&itok=cGrAGLmD)
Healthy Lifestyle
A Hero in Scrubs: Nurse Angel Tsai lives up to her name, donating a kidney to a stranger
February 2, 2024
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3 min read
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Cancer
PF's Patient Story - Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
Dear Dr. St. John, I have come to the deeper understanding that the definition of Care has many different meanings. Thank God I found you at UCLA. You redefined the term Care in the most meaningful way.
January 18, 2024
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2 min read
![Diana and Nanette before surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/96/diana-and-nanette-embrace-b4-surgery-0179ucla.jpg?h=c9f93661&f=355c8c74&itok=L30hYEuj)
Healthy Lifestyle
Gift of life: A family trip leads to a life-saving kidney transplant
December 21, 2023
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4 min read
![Elven's Story - Gastric Sleeve, Before and After Photos](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/69/elven-before-after-gastric-sleeve.jpg?f=60d86860&itok=txKrmexF)
Elven's Story - Gastric Sleeve
Dear UCLA Bariatric Team, I don’t know where to start, you saved my life! Thank you from the bottom of my of heart.
December 5, 2023
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2 min read
![Dani Izzie, her husband, Rudy, and their twin girls enjoy the beauty of Virginia.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/ee/dani-izzie2.jpg?h=946c6a28&f=3cb7bb01&itok=vmELME9C)
Healthy Lifestyle
Life-changing bladder surgery restores woman's independence after spinal cord injury
November 14, 2023
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6 min read
![Andre LaPierre](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/70/andre-and-wife-cropped.jpg?f=3c9f5322&itok=SdVb5VH0)
Cancer,
Science & Research
Pioneering surgical approach is a lifesaver for New Jersey resident Andre LaPierre
LaPierre, a successful real estate broker who has been married to his wife, Judy, for 43 years and is the father of three and grandfather to eight, decided to look for a second opinion and found himself going nearly 3,000 miles west to UCLA Health.
November 14, 2023
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5 min read
![Lorena's Story - Before and After Gastric Sleeve Surgery at UCLA](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/8c/lorena-before-after-gastric-sleeve.png?f=fcea1189&itok=uuWFHVb3)
Lorena's Story - Gastric Sleeve
My experience with Dr. Chen and his team were excellent, from the first appointment until 2-1/2 years later it has been excellent.
October 25, 2023
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1 min read
![Pediatric patient Stella crashes through the banner at her superhero-reveal party](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/63/stella-thumb.png?f=479d92f4&itok=koqDzdhL)
Pediatric cardiac patient gets a superhero surprise at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Patients from local children’s hospitals were given superhero makeovers by Hollywood costume designers and artists. Stella, a pediatric cardiology patient at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, was not well enough to attend the event so, on June 8, 2023, Lollipop Theatre and her UCLA Health care team brought the event to her.
October 25, 2023
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2 min read
![Sherrie Thompson received treatment for ovarian cancer at UCLA Health. (Photo by Milo Mitchell)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/22/sherrie-thompson.jpg?f=cd7206fe&itok=mJTxXezU)
Cancer
Time to fly: After ovarian cancer treatment, Sherrie Thompson is ready to travel
October 2, 2023
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1 min read
![Dr. Jeffrey Ardell, director of the UCLA Neurocardiology Research Program of Excellence, has full confidence in the medical team treating him for prostate cancer. That team includes Dr. Matthew Rettig, medical director of the Prostate Cancer Program of the Institute of Urologic Oncology at UCLA. (Photo by Joshua Sudock/UCLA Health)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/4c/rettig-ardell.jpg?h=f680b6b0&f=7ec688f9&itok=1NhUHmBC)
Cancer
UCLA Health researcher becomes patient after prostate cancer diagnosis
September 1, 2023
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9 min read
![Bob and Stacey](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/9f/bob-and-stacey-2.jpg?f=dd0eaa70&itok=7FtFNxVi)
Cancer,
Science & Research
Radiation therapy clinical trial at UCLA Health is right approach for Oakland business owner
“My colleague told me about how UCLA had a world-renowned reputation for treating this disease and it was the only place I should go,” McCarrick said. “So I spoke with Dr. Kishan and felt very confident with him and his approach.”
August 28, 2023
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5 min read
![Bree Nash and her mom, Tina, got to attend a Taylor Swift concert thanks to an unexpected ticket donation. (Photo courtesy of Tina Nash)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/75/taylorswift-2-cropped_0.jpg?f=17223340&itok=DYFfM2xm)
A teenager’s generosity led to a young UCLA Health patient’s first concert – Taylor Swift.
August 25, 2023
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2 min read
![Frances Berman enjoying exercise outside](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/24/0013ucla-berman08032023-js.jpg?f=b5b74606&itok=MiZ8xqvn)
UCLA weight-management program changes direction of woman’s life
August 22, 2023
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2 min read
![mark perloe](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/4e/img-20220622-080427-437_0.jpg?f=4ee4e70a&itok=n4YvWzRw)
Cancer
Radiation treatment proves to be answer for doctor with prostate cancer
Atlanta-based fertility specialist Mark Perloe, MD, has 32 years of medical experience under his belt. So when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he thought he knew what to do. But he is the first to admit that was actually far from the truth.
August 21, 2023
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5 min read
![Lorena Garcia and her son, Fernando, made the long trip from Mexico to UCLA Health in search of an accurate diagnosis. (Photo courtesy of Lorena Garcia)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/fe/lorena-y-fernando-cropped_1.jpg?h=c7757f36&f=ab8e0cdf&itok=erCuFOH5)
Lorena García viajó desde México para que su hijo pudiera ver a un especialista en UCLA Health.
August 16, 2023
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6 min read
![Ray Jones was UCLA Health's 10,000th kidney transplant recipient. (Photo by Joshua Suddock/UCLA Health)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/f9/0017ucla-rayjones08122023-js.jpg?f=24a10afa&itok=88FLIXC4)
Healthy Lifestyle
After a decade on dialysis, Ray Jones was the recipient of UCLA Health's 10,000th kidney transplant.
August 14, 2023
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8 min read
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Cancer
John's Story - Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
In my personal experience, Dr. Maie St. John is an absolutely world-class head and neck surgeon and medical research scientist, and a most wonderful human being.
July 3, 2023
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5 min read
![Nancy Mendez, left, visits Dr. Yalda Afshar for a check-up with her two youngest sons. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Mendez)](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/d5/nancy-mendez-cropped.jpg?f=156d2d82&itok=Ch8W2MJI)
Healthy Lifestyle
For mom of 4, journey to motherhood includes coming to terms with congenital heart disease
UCLA Health has taken a team approach to providing a lifetime of care for Nancy Mendez and her children.
July 3, 2023
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9 min read
![Joanna's Story - Before and After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/square_004000_160x160/public/images/19/joanna-before-after-gastric-bypass.jpg?f=e3e67e9b&itok=o379SYvD)
Joanna's Story - Gastric Bypass Surgery
Ever since I was a kid I struggled with my weight. I tried countless amounts of diets, prescription diet pills, exercising, and even went to weight loss camp at the age of 12.
June 8, 2023
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3 min read