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 Volume 9, Issue 10 - October 21, 2010
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Family, friends and fortitude win the day |
| Stephanie Hosford and her husband were stunned to find out she had breast cancer — and that she was pregnant with her second child. Then their application to adopt another child got a long-awaited green light. Would they put their family plans on hold? Not even for a second, thanks to a solid battle plan and a little faith. |
| Support that keeps on keepin’ on |
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| Treatment advances have significantly boosted survival for many breast cancer patients. Now a new clinic is making sure their care extends well beyond the last round of radiation or chemotherapy. |
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| A phone call that could save lives |
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| For some women, just worrying about the risk of breast cancer is more than they can bear — so much so they might avoid seeking lifesaving help. Experts in genetic risk counseling want to change that with a phone call. |
| Latin performers raise a symphony of support |
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| All-star Latin performers recently combined their voices in a crescendo of support for City of Hope. Their aim: boost awareness about diabetes and bone marrow donation among Latinos. And you can jump on the band wagon. |
| Almost 80 percent of men at increased risk for breast cancer don’t know that males can develop the disease. Researchers surveyed men who were at higher risk for breast cancer and found almost 79 percent were unaware that men could develop it. Worse, none of them had discussed breast cancer with their doctors, and more than 40 percent said that having the disease would cause them to question their masculinity. In light of the study, the researchers stressed the need for improving men’s awareness and understanding of male breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute has more information about male breast cancer. |
| Walk for Hope at City of Hope |
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There’s still time to join Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples. Registration is open for the Los Angeles event held on the City of Hope campus on Nov. 7. Can’t make it but still want to participate? Walk virtually from ANYTOWN, USA.
Locations, dates and times: Visit www.walk4hope.org
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| Sign here to fight breast cancer |
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Celebrities like Olivia Newton-John and Miley Cyrus and athletes like Jerome Bettis are putting pen to paper to raise funds to support City of Hope’s breast cancer programs. Now you can, too. Just go to http://www.sharpieuncapped.com. Throughout October, Sharpie will donate $1 to City of Hope for every pink autograph uploaded to the site, up to $10,000. Sharpie has partnered with City of Hope through the sale of its Pink Ribbon marker. A portion of the marker’s sales benefits breast cancer research. Since 2006, Sharpie parent company Newell Rubbermaid has donated more than $1 million to cancer programs at City of Hope.
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| Living with Advanced Cancer: A Workshop for Patients, Caregivers and Family |
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Come learn about new treatments while helping City of Hope create programs to assist patients and their families. Physicians, nurses, health educators and social workers will facilitate this unique workshop, and attendees can share their thoughts on services and educational offerings. Event is free; seating is limited.
Speakers: Lucille A. Leong, M.D., and Sue Swain Cabriales, R.N., M.S.N., O.C.N., C.B.C.N., City of Hope; Lori J. Ash, L.C.S.W., Hoag Hospital
Location: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Nov. 2; 2:30 to 4 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 626-256-4673, ext. 65978
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What do you think of Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaigns, pink ribbons and products?
- I buy them and there should be even more
- It's everywhere, but it’s worth it to raise awareness
- The volume of pink products might numb people to the cause
- Efforts should focus on important research and advocacy
- No opinion
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You’ve been reading about us; now you can become a part of our mission. At City of Hope, medical research and clinical care come together, and our research innovations become advances in compassionate care as quickly as possible. Because people battling cancer and other serious diseases need better options — now.
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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. |
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