Volume 8, Issue 11 - November 24, 2009

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Volume 8, Issue 11 - November 24, 2009

Featured Story

		A cancer fighter figured out
		Researchers have long known that a popular joint supplement can kill some cancer cells in the lab. But no one knew how it worked — until now.

More News

Neutralizing the offensive threat
Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is showing us that chronic myeloid leukemia isn’t the overwhelming menace it once was. For most with the disease, a pill can now keep it at bay for years — and researchers are mounting an all-out offensive to beat it completely.

Early warning system for stomach cancer
For some families, stomach cancer may be in their genes. Luckily, a genetic test can spot mutations that may lead to the disease even before it develops. That’s good news for families looking to manage their risk.

The giving sort
Some people go that extra mile to help others, even people they’ve never met. Longtime blood donor Dirk van Rensburg makes giving a part of his routine because he knows how much it matters.

Did you know?

Many people don’t know where the major organs of their bodies lie. British researchers asked more than 700 people to identify the location of specific organs when given shaded images of a body outline. Most (86 percent) found the intestines, but less than half could find the heart. And only 31 percent knew where the lungs were. The researchers cite the study as evidence that health-care professionals “still need to take care in providing organ-specific information to patients and should not assume that patients have this information.” Innerbody.com has easy-to-understand body diagrams.

Upcoming Events

Quarterly Opera Concert Series — LA Opera presents: Songs of the Season		More info >>
Members of the LA Opera bring the beauty and healing power of music to City of Hope patients and families, faculty, staff and community members. The first 200 attendees receive a complimentary lunch. Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif. Date and time: Dec. 3; noon to 1 p.m. R.S.V.P. and info: 626-301-8803

Miley Cyrus’ ongoing tour benefits City of Hope		More info >>
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.

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