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 Volume 8, Issue 10 - October 29, 2009
| Great strides against breast cancer |
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| With so many affected by breast cancer, survivors, supporters and scientists are stepping up in the quest to cure this devastating disease. The 2009 Walk for Hope gave the cause a huge boost. |
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| Q&A: Colorectal cancer |
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| What’s the difference between colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy, and why should you care? In the second half of our look at colorectal cancer, an expert talks about screening for the disease. |
| The amount and type of carbohydrates a woman eats can affect her risk of breast cancer. Foods with a high "glycemic load" such as pretzels and potatoes can cause blood sugar levels to surge rapidly. Lower glycemic load foods cause a slower change. Swedish researchers recently found that women with high-glycemic load diets were at significantly higher risk of breast cancer. They suspect high-glycemic load diets may increase concentrations of insulin and sex hormones, which might boost the development and spread of breast cancer cells. The study supports the breast-health benefits of a low-glycemic load diet. The American Cancer Society has information on other ways women can reduce their risk of breast cancer, too. |
| Strategies for Pain Control |
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Offered in Spanish only, this free class will teach cancer patients and survivors, as well as their families, how to manage their pain during cancer treatment and recovery. Door prizes and light refreshments will be available. The class is free, but seating is limited to 20, so reservations are required.
Speakers: Gloria Juarez, R.N., Ph.D., and Lina Mayorga, M.P.H., C.H.E.S., City of Hope
Sponsor: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Location: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Nov. 18, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 626-256-4673, ext. 64053 or Lmayorga@coh.org |
| Miley Cyrus’ ongoing tour benefits City of Hope |
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Popular music artist Miley Cyrus is touring the nation, and you can boost her support for City of Hope. Every ticket sold for her tour results in $1 for City of Hope research, treatment and education programs. Tickets are still available for many locations.
Date and time: Varies; see Web site. Tour ends Dec. 2. |
View all upcoming events >>
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Who should cover most of the cost of health care?
- Consumers
- Employers
- State government
- Federal government
- All should share equally
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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 The summer issue of City News is now available. You can download a copy or e-mail us to request the print version. |
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2009
September 30, 2009
August 20, 2009
July 30, 2009
June 25, 2009
May 28, 2009
April 30, 2009
March 19, 2009
February 16, 2009
January 29, 2009
2008
December 29, 2008
November 26, 2008
October 30, 2008
September 26, 2008
August 26, 2008
July 30, 2008
June 30, 2008
May 29, 2008
April 30, 2008
March 28, 2008
February 29, 2008
January 31, 2008
2007
December 28, 2007
November 29, 2007
October 11, 2007
September 14, 2007
August 30, 2007
July 20, 2007
June 20, 2007
May 23, 2007 |
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