|
|
|
|
|
 Volume 8, Issue 3 - March 19, 2009
 |
|
Negating false positives |
| If a screening suggests a patient has prostate cancer, doctors take a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Yet, nearly two-thirds of all prostate biopsies ultimately find no cancer. A new finding could make screening more accurate — and eliminate many of those unnecessary biopsies. |
| Socially adept |
|
 |
| Now you can help spread the word about City of Hope on Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. Become a fan, sign up for updates and more. |
|
| Make your wishes clear — up front |
|
 |
| What if a sudden illness or accident leaves you unable to make health-care decisions with your doctor? An advanced directive could be the best way to ensure your wishes are honored. |
| Come fly with us |
|
 |
| Busy travelers can catch hope on the fly. Beginning this month, CNN Airport Network and Sky Radio are featuring interviews with City of Hope experts and City of Hope promotional announcements. |
| That glass of milk or cup of yogurt you’re eating could cut your risk of colon cancer significantly. According to researchers who analyzed data from the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study, the chances of getting colon cancer declined as calcium intake rose for both men and women enrolled in the study. For women with the highest calcium intake, the risk was almost one-fourth less than for those with the lowest. Men faired less well but still saw a 16 percent decrease in risk. For more information about colon cancer, including screening, visit the American Cancer Society’s Web site at www.cancer.org. |
| Strategies for Pain Control (Spanish-language only) |
|
More info >>
|
Cancer patients and survivors, as well as their families, will learn 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.
Sponsor: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Location: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope campus in Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: April 16; 2:30 to 4 p.m
R.S.V.P. and info: 626-256-4673, ext. 64053, or Lmayorga@coh.org |
| Ask the Experts — Diabetes: Living in Balance |
|
More info >>
|
A life in balance is key to living with diabetes. Learn the latest information about diabetes and discover techniques for stress management, better nutrition and exercise. Light refreshments and a special dessert will be served.
Speakers: Irram Rao, M.D., City of Hope, and a panel of experts
Sponsor: City of Hope
Location: Platt Conference Center, City of Hope campus in Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: April 30; 6 to 8 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669 |
| Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer – San Diego |
|
More info >>
|
Be a part of City of Hope's 10th Annual Walk for Hope, nationally presented by Staples. Choose the 3K Walk or the 5K Challenge Walk and enjoy the live music and entertainment, special children’s area, and sponsors’ giveaways. Register today at www.walk4hope.org/sandiego.
Location: University of San Diego, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Plaza
Date and time: Saturday, May 9, 7:15 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. walk starts
|
View all upcoming events >>
|
|
|
|
How much do you trust the Internet to give you accurate health-related information?
• It’s 100 percent reliable
• Nearly always reliable
• Mostly reliable
• Sometimes reliable
• Hardly ever reliable
Take the poll >>
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
 The summer issue of City News is now available. You can download a copy or e-mail us to request the print version. |
|
|
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 |
|
|