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 Volume 9, Issue 11 - November 18, 2010
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In service to those who have served |
| They’ve lived a life of service, sacrificing for their country to preserve our freedoms and our way of life. Now, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has enlisted a pioneering City of Hope program to come to these heroes’ aid and help their last days be the best they can be. |
| A bond no cancer could break |
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| They met in high school, fell in love and later wed. In their 41-year marriage, they built a life together, grew ever closer — and faced two cancer diagnoses. The second would prove to be an insurmountable challenge, but the bond between them endures. |
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| Q&A: A bladder cancer primer |
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| As organs go, the bladder skates by unnoticed — until that extra cup of coffee comes calling. When cancer strikes the bladder, though, it definitely gets expert medical attention. A specialist in the disease discusses common questions, including how to lower risk. |
| Diabetes and genetics and kidneys, oh mi(croRNA)! |
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| A fascinating field of research explores tiny pieces of genetic material called microRNA. These molecules control the way genes express themselves, and scientists are finding them everywhere. Now they’ve been linked to diabetes-related kidney disease. |
| Five healthy lifestyle choices could prevent nearly 25 percent of colorectal cancers. Danish researchers monitored the lifestyle habits of more than 55,000 people ages 50 to 64 for 10 years. About 680 of them developed colorectal cancer during the study. After comparing the study participants’ lifestyle habits, the researchers found five key factors that could have prevented nearly one quarter of the diagnoses: At least 30 minutes of exercise a day; no more than seven alcoholic drinks a week for women and 14 for men; no smoking; a healthy, high-fiber diet that also is low in red meat and processed meat; and a waist size no more than 34.6 inches for women and 40.1 inches for men. The American Cancer Society has more information on ways to prevent colorectal cancer. |
| Healthy Cooking and Eating During the Holidays |
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Cancer patients and survivors and their families will learn how to incorporate good nutrition into delicious recipes for the holidays. They’ll even sample a healthy and easy-to-prepare holiday dish. Door prizes and light refreshments will be available. The class is free, but seating reservations are required.
Speakers: Dhvani Bhatt, R.D., and Lina Mayorga, M.P.H., C.H.E.S., City of Hope
Sponsor: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Location: Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Dec. 9; 2:30 to 4 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 626-256-4673, ext. 64053 or lmayorga@coh.org
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| LA Opera "Hope for the Holidays" Concert |
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You’re invited to hear artists from Los Angeles’ premier opera perform classic holiday tunes and Great American Songbook favorites. Event is free, and the first 300 attendees will receive complimentary lunch.
Sponsors: LA Opera and City of Hope
Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Dec. 16; noon to 1 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 626-301-8803 or lavila@coh.org
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| Beauty for a cause |
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Model, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist Josie Maran has teamed up with City of Hope to launch the Get One Give One (GOGO) program. For every GOGO Natural Volume Argan Mascara you purchase, one will be donated to a City of Hope cancer patient or survivor. After the first 5,000 purchases, $1 from the sale of each GOGO mascara will be donated to City of Hope’s Women’s Cancers Program for a minimum donation of $25,000. The GOGO program runs through August 2012.
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| Olivia Newton-John is "All In" in the fight against women's cancers |
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As a breast cancer “thriver,” Olivia Newton-John’s personal connection to the cause has inspired her to team up with City of Hope in the fight against women’s cancers. During November and December, 50 cents will go to City of Hope’s Women’s Cancers program each time someone downloads her song “Help Me To Heal.” Download it for yourself or as a gift for someone you love, knowing that each time you do, you’re giving the gift of hope to women all over the world.
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Which potential cancer-fighting food would you most enjoy on Thanksgiving?
- Pomegranate
- Tea
- Cinnamon
- Mushrooms
- Broccoli
- Blueberries
Take the poll >>
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You’ve been reading about us; now you can become a part of our mission. At City of Hope, medical research and clinical care come together, and our research innovations become advances in compassionate care as quickly as possible. Because people battling cancer and other serious diseases need better options — now.
Learn how you can help >>
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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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