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Volume 8, Issue 12 - December 22, 2009

Featured Story

		Sweet holiday spice may be cancer’s bitter enemy
		Those holiday treats you’re baking might contain the makings of an effective treatment for cancer. Researchers have found that compounds in one of the oldest and most popular spices in the world can starve tumors.

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Tweaking the targeted therapy
Targeted therapies such as Tarceva, Vectibix and Erbitux can be a boon to many cancer patients. But they also carry uncomfortable side effects for some patients. Researchers may have found a way to fix that and even boost the drugs' power.

A West Coast first
Surgeons are using robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures more and more. Recently, City of Hope doctors were the first in the West to use robotic surgery to remove a patient's kidney with just one incision.

Give the gift of hope
Looking for last-minute gift ideas? Fear not. We have just the stocking stuffers you need to warm their hearts — and support breast cancer research, treatment and education, too.

Pride=Passion=Power... and hope
It’s shaping up to be an exciting season for the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings. And it’s getting even better now that the team has named January 2010 as its “Month of Hope” in support of cancer research and treatment.

Did you know?

Heavy drinking ups the risk of prostate cancer. Researchers who studied more than 10,000 men found that those who drank 1.7 ounces of alcohol — the equivalent of four shots of hard liquor — five or more days a week had twice the likelihood of developing high-grade prostate cancer than more moderate drinkers. High-grade prostate cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease; 10-year survival drops 30 to 40 percent as compared to low-grade disease. Though the study was too small to make a definite link between alcohol and prostate cancer, researchers believe the finding might be enough to add prostate cancer to the list of malignancies affected by alcohol consumption. The American Cancer Society has more on risk factors for prostate cancer.

Upcoming Events

For your health: How to reduce your risk of cancer with nutrition and physical activity		More info >>
Cancer patients and survivors, as well as their families, will learn how to incorporate good nutrition and physical activity into their lives. Door prizes and light refreshments will be available. The class is free, but seating is limited to 15, so reservations are required. Speakers: Beatriz Cruz, M.P.H., R.D., C.D.E., 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: Jan 20; 2:30 to 4 p.m. R.S.V.P. and info: 626-256-4673, ext. 64053, or lmayorga@coh.org

L.A. Kings “Month of Hope”		More info >>
The National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings are dedicating January 2010 as their “Month of Hope.” Get special ticket packages, and the Kings will donate a portion of each sale to support cancer research and treatment at City of Hope. Visit www.lakings.com/hope to buy tickets. Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles Date and time: Games vary; see Web site

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