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 Volume 9, Issue 5 - May 20, 2010
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A true blue hero |
| They’re little, round and purplish-blue. They make for delicious jam and put muffins over the top. Traditionally, Native Americans called them “star berries” and used them in medicinal teas. Now, researchers have found that blueberries might have power over breast cancer. |
| Girl of the year |
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| Despite a cancer diagnosis before she was two, this little girl continues to beat back the disease. Now, she and her courageous family are fighting to make a difference for others, too. |
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| It’s in the blood |
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| When cancer spreads, it changes. New research aims to understand those changes and use them to improve treatment for metastatic tumors. |
| Be an all-star for cancer patients |
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| The Major League Baseball All-Star Game Charity 5k & Fun Run takes place July 11. You can join the fun, meet baseball legends and support cancer research and treatment at City of Hope. |
| Eating meat, especially well-done meat, can boost your risk of bladder cancer. Researchers have long known that meat cooked at high temperatures creates compounds that can cause cancer. A new study compared the diets of more than 880 bladder cancer patients with a nearly equal number of similar people without bladder cancer. The researchers found that those who ate the most red meat were nearly 1.5 times as likely to develop bladder cancer than those who ate the least. Steak, pork chops and bacon seemed to put them at highest risk, but fried chicken and fish contributed, too. The study confirms the link between diet, particularly red meat that’s been fried or barbecued, and cancer. The researchers noted, however, that a person’s genetic makeup likely plays a role, as well. The National Cancer Institute has more information about the link between cooked meats and cancer. |
| Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples |
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Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples is moving into high gear. The first two events of the 2010 season — in San Diego and San Francisco — are just around the corner. Enjoy live music and entertainment, kids' activities and sponsors’ giveaways. To register, visit www.walk4hope.org.
Locations: Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego; Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco
Dates and times: San Diego - May 22; 7 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk starts; San Francisco - June 5; 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk starts
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| ThinkCure Weekend |
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The official charity of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers is holding its third annual ThinkCure weekend. Proceeds support research and treatment at City of Hope and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Join the fun at Dodger Stadium, donate online, watch stories of inspiration and hope, share your personal story and sign up for e-mails to find out how your donation makes a difference.
Locations: Dodger Stadium, radio and TV stations and online; see the ThinkCure website for details
Dates: June 11 and 12
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| Ask the Experts — Skin Cancer and Melanoma: What You Should Know As Summer Begins |
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City of Hope skin cancer experts will shed light on the disease, the latest treatments and how to protect yourself. Light refreshments will be served.
Speakers: Vijay Trisal, M.D., and Marion Quinn, M.D., City of Hope
Sponsor: City of Hope
Locations: Platt Conference Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: June 24; 6 to 8 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669
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| All-Star Game Charity 5k & Fun Run |
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Join Major League Baseball legends, mascots and celebrities on a 5k race or one-mile family-friendly fun run and support City of Hope. Race finishers will receive a commemorative All-Star medal and T-shirt. Register before May 23 and receive a discount.
Location: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Date and times: July 11; 7:30 a.m. 5k starts; 8 a.m. Fun Run starts
Register and info: Visit event website
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What contributes most to your overall sense of well-being?
- Healthy diet
- Exercise
- Spirituality
- Regular medical checkups
- Chocolate
Take the poll >>
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City of Hope is a new model of cancer center where medical research and clinical care come together and where scientific discoveries turn into newer, more effective patient treatments. Our research innovations become advances in compassionate care as quickly as possible, because people battling cancer and other serious diseases need better options — now. Join us |
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Do you have a suggested Q&A topic or specific question for our physicians? Please send your question or idea to ehope@coh.org. And stay tuned — it might end up in a future issue. |
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