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Volume 7, Issue 9 - September 26, 2008

Featured Story

		After the battle
		Prostate cancer is highly curable, but survivors face a number of long-term health issues. The physical and emotional effects can linger for years. City of Hope now has a clinic to help survivors and their families cope.

More News

Smoke signals
Secondhand smoke is a known killer, but measuring lifetime exposure is tricky. Scientists think biomarkers may clear the air a bit.

Q&A: A real pain
What is pain, where does it come from, and what can we do about it? Our expert gives answers about a much-misunderstood issue.

A concert of and for hope		.
Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato raise their voices in support of research and treatment at City of Hope.

In the pink
Major retailers are backing breast cancer research, treatment and education at City of Hope — and looking to you to help.

Did you know?

Burning incense can increase the risk of cancer in the upper respiratory tract. According to Danish researchers, long-term exposure to smoke from incense nearly doubles the risk of developing cancer in the sinuses, mouth and voicebox and on the tongue. Incense burning produces several cancer-causing compounds, so the researchers recommend limiting the amount of incense used in living areas and ventilating rooms when it is used. And although the practice does not increase overall lung cancer risk, it does increase risk of a certain type called squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. The effect is significant enough that the American Lung Association is adding burning incense to its list of risk factors for lung cancer.

Upcoming Events

Ask the Experts — Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer		More info >>
The discussion will focus on the latest developments in research and treatment for advanced breast cancer. A light dinner is included. Speaker: George Somlo, M.D., City of Hope Sponsors: City of Hope and The Wellness Community Location: Cooper Conference Center, City of Hope campus in Duarte, Calif. Date and time: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 29 R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390 ext. 65669

Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer		More info >>
There are thousands of great reasons to Walk for Hope, and some of them may even walk with you. Register and join the crowd at one of our 2008 events in September, October and November. Can’t make it to an event? Be a virtual walker. Locations: Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco, Warren G. Magnuson Park in Seattle, Salt River Project in Tempe, Ariz., Gallery Park at the Glen in Glenview, Ill., Cabin John Regional Park in Potomac, Md., and the City of Hope campus in Duarte, Calif. Date and times: Vary by site

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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.