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These videos will introduce you to City of Hope’s leading-edge research and treatment, and the passion and innovation that we bring to treating the whole person. Moving patient stories convey the compassionate care provided here, and fascinating historical accounts demonstrate our enduring mission to prevent and cure cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
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An Introduction to City of Hope (12/2007)
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For nearly a century, researchers and clinicians on City of Hope’s beautiful 113-acre campus have made many remarkable scientific strides in the fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases. With President and CEO Michael Friedman, M.D., as a guide, City of Hope's most impressive facilities and programs are highlighted in this presentation. Information about City of Hope's most recent research and treatment efforts is shared, as well.
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Immunotherapy: Harnessing the Power Within (4/2006)
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 This area of research focuses on harnessing the body’s own immune system to fight cancer and other diseases. This video includes information about City of Hope’s Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for Cancer Immunotherapeutics and Tumor Immunology. Featured researchers include Drs. Andrew Raubitschek, Michael Jensen and Joshua Ellenhorn.
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Stem Cell Therapy: Building on the Promise (4/2006)  (6minutes, 9 seconds)
City of Hope has been on the frontier of stem cell research and its related precursors for the past 30 years. Its role has become even more prominent with the participation of President and CEO Michael A. Friedman, M.D., on Prop. 71’s Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Drs. Stephen Forman, Karen Aboody, Ravi Bhatia and Chu-Chih Shih are the featured researchers. |
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Targeted Therapeutics: Attacking Disease on the Molecular Level (4/2006)  (4 minutes, 19 seconds)
By investigating the mechanisms that activate or inhibit respective genes, researchers are developing “designer” drugs to target specific disease-causing molecules. These drugs may lead to new treatments for diabetes and metabolic diseases. Featured scientists include Drs. Barry Forman, Rama Natarajan and Yanhong Shih. |
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Speeding Cures to Patients: Research at City of Hope (11/2006) 
(6 minutes, 47 seconds)
This compilation video includes highlights all three areas of research covered in the other productions, and includes an introduction to City of Hopefrom President and CEO Michael A. Friedman, M.D. |
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Research and Treatment Programs
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Helical TomoTherapy (7 minutes, 52 seconds) (Dec. 2004)
TomoTherapy HI-ART System®
City of Hope is one of the first medical centers in the U.S. to offer helical TomoTherapy. This new, extremely accurate technology offers City of Hope patients an important advancement cancer treatment. TomoTherapy combines two types of radiation technologies, and uses hundreds of pencil-like "beamlets" that rotate around the cancer, sculpting to the shape of tumor. This more precise delivery of radiation helps spare the surrounding normal tissues and reduce complications. |
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 Prostate Cancer (6 minutes, 4 seconds) (Nov. 2001)
Preserving Quality of Life
George Johnson, his doctor and wife tell the story of his radical laparoscopic prostatectomy at City of Hope. This treatment, like brachytherapy and computer-directed radiation offers better options that ever before to men of any age. Improved recovery time, reduced side effects, and preserved quality of life are the result, as George attests.
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Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (VNR)
(7 minutes, 31 seconds) (Dec. 2000)
This new, minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment offers new hope for men struggling with potential side effects from traditional prostate surgery. The laparoscopic approach, pioneered at City of Hope, greatly reduces the chance of loss of sexual function or incontinence, while speeding recovery. |
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 One Small Step: The Marshall Cotta Story
(8 minutes, 57 seconds) (Apr. 2004)
At just 13 months, Marshall Cotta was diagnosed with a rare and dangerous brain tumor. The standard suggested therapies would likely be ineffective, or disabling. His parents brought Marshall to City of Hope in search of the type of innovation for which it is known - and they found it. Here, doctors tailored a new protocol specifically for Marshall, using his own stem cells to speed his healing. Inspired by their experience, the Cottas founded Marshall’s Roundup, which today raises funds for pediatric neuro-oncology research for City of Hope.
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 Three Sisters: A Breast Cancer Story
(9 minutes,12 seconds) (October 2003)
Since they were little girls, Andrea, Patricia and Mary were three sisters who shared their secrets, dreams -- and a dramatic genetic risk factor for developing breast cancer. Find out how City of Hope changed the courses of these three women's lives forever.
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 Lacey’s Hope (7 minutes) (Oct. 2000)
Meet Lacey Conlan, a remarkable 13-year old who was diagnosed with brain cancer. After being told that her chances were minimal, Lacey and her family found hope at City of Hope. Because of the treatment options and research team that Lacey met here, today she is an exuberant teenager and budding actress. |
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 Madeliene’s Story (6 minutes, 19 seconds) (Sept. 1999)
This touching video documents baby Madeliene's cure and remarkable recovery from pediatric onset acute myeloid leukemia.
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Meeting My Life-Saver (7 minutes, 8 seconds) (Nov. 2000)
Matt & Cindy
After 14 months of conventional chemotherapy, 30-year old Matt Phelan’s lymphoma was worsening. He turned to City of Hope for a life-saving bone marrow transplantation. A picture of his unknown marrow donor was placed on his bedside during the transplant. Three years later, Matt (now a healthy college graduate), put a name to the face when he met Cindy – the only match among 900,000 in the registry. Watch their emotional reunion. |
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Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Public Service Announcements are brief, informational pieces offered for broadcast nationwide to educate the public about City of Hope’s mission.
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Protect Yourself Against Skin Cancer
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Skin cancer expert Dr. Lily Lai of City of Hope recommends reducing skin cancer risk by avoiding exposure to the midday sun, applying sunscreen often, and wearing hats and long-sleeve shirts. All skin types and colors are susceptible to skin cancer, and children are especially vulnerable. This video news release contains other suggestions about skin protection.
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City of Hope Superheroes (30 seconds)
 At City of Hope, there are hundreds of “Superheroes” behind our innovative medicine and research. Meet some of them here. |
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Peter’s Grandpa (30 seconds)
 Peter Johnson’s grandfather never misses one of Peter’s Little League games. Thanks to the cancer treatment Peter received, which was developed at City of Hope, Grandpa has the opportunity to cheer his grandson on. Hit or miss, he cherishes every moment. |
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B.B. King’s Hope for a Christmas Celebration (30 seconds)
 Blues legend B.B. King urges people to support City of Hope’s quest to find cures for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Because Hope is the sweetest sound. |
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B.B. King in Support of Diabetes Research (30 seconds)
 Blues guitar wizard B.B. King, along with 16 million other Americans, has diabetes. City of Hope researchers invented the first synthetic human insulin, and King supports their continued quest for a cure. |
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Definitions (30 seconds)
 This animated graphic spot "defines" many of the diseases that are treated and cures researched at City of Hope, and what Hope means to our patients: a feeling that what is wanted will happen. |
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Solutions (60 seconds)
 Contrasts images of fear, pain and disease with City of Hope’s answer of Hope, reflected in cutting edge research, physicians and care. |
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Solutions (30 seconds)
 Shortened version of above Public Service Announcements. |
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Scientists Identify a New Fat Gene (5 minutes, 13 seconds) (Feb. 2004)
 After smoking-related diseases, obesity is the second largest
health problem in the U.S. and other Western nations. City of Hope scientists, studying the complex problem, have identified a new
gene that influences the way the body processes food. It's
information that may lead to better ways to treat and prevent
weight gain and obesity.
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Could a natural substance prevent breast cancer?
 (6 minutes, 02 seconds) (December 2000)
A City of Hope Cancer Center research team, encouraged by many years of successful laboratory studies, is conducting a study in women to measure the ability of grape seed extract to block the natural estrogen-making process in post menopausal women. Excess estrogen is a known cause of breast cancer. Healthy post-menopausal women are participating in the study. |
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Walk for Hope
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"I walk for..." (2006)  City of Hope has created the “I Walk For…” PSA campaign designed to support this year’s Walk for Hope. These inspirational vignettes document the various reasons that motivate our walkers in our annual events established to raise donations for the treatment, research, education and eventual cure for breast cancer. |
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To order a video for distribution for educational purposes, fund-raising, or for a special event, please email COHvideos@coh.org, or call Thomas Brown at ext. 26296. All videos are copyright of City of Hope; all rights reserved.
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