Volume 9, Issue 3 - March 25, 2010

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Volume 9, Issue 3 - March 25, 2010

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		Lifting the mental fog
		Cancer patients often complain about memory problems and say they have trouble concentrating. Until recently, no one was certain that the mental hitches were connected to treatment. Researchers now say some are, and they’re looking for ways to lift the fog.

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She races against disease
Sona Donayan says life is like a marathon — and she’s not ready to cross the finish line. She refuses to let her tough treatment for lymphoma keep her from running.

Delays threaten breast cancer patients
Women who suspect they may have breast cancer know they should seek medical care quickly. But sometimes, it just isn’t that simple. New research shows why.

Walk into a new day
City of Hope’s Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer has boosted efforts to find answers to the disease for two decades. Now, the event is aiming even higher, targeting all women’s cancers.

Did you know?

Belly fat may increase the risk of liver cancer’s return. Japanese researchers compared recovering liver cancer patients with high amounts of gut fat with other similar but slimmer patients. After a year, they found that liver cancer returned in nearly 16 percent of the high-fat patients, compared to nearly 10 percent of the lower-fat patients — a difference of more than 6 percent. After three years, cancer had come back in about 75 percent of the high-fat patients, far greater than the 43 percent rate in the lower-fat group. Despite the difference in recurrence, however, the researchers saw no difference in survival. They did not check to see if losing weight after treatment lowered the odds of recurrence. The National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society each have information on the link between weight and cancer.

Upcoming Events

Ask the Experts — Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Care		More info >>
The presentation will address the economic, legal and emotional aspects related to the financial costs of cancer treatment as well as employment and disability rights and regulations. A booklet on navigating the health insurance system will be provided. Event is free; light dinner served. Speakers: Dianne Prado, J.D., Cancer Legal Resource Center, and Carolyn Stoutt, M.S.W., City of Hope Sponsor: City of Hope and The Wellness Community – Foothills Location: Platt Conference Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif. Date and time: April 14; 6 to 8 p.m. R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669

Survivorship Seminar		More info >>
Meet with experts, network with peers and learn how to live a healthy life after cancer. Topics include cognitive and school problems, career development and health insurance, nutrition and sexuality and fertility. Event is free and lunch is provided, but registration is limited and attendees must be at least 16 years old. Speakers: City of Hope childhood cancer survivorship experts, cancer survivor advocates and special guest Matthew Zachary from the “I'm Too Young For This!” Cancer Foundation Sponsor: City of Hope Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif. Date and time: May 1; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. R.S.V.P. and info: 626-471-7320 or survivorship@coh.org

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. Class is free, but seating is limited to 15, so reservations are required. Speakers: Rachel Conner, M.S., Gouri Varatkar, P.T., M.P.Th., G.C.S., 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: April 21, 2:30 to 4 p.m. R.S.V.P. and info: 626-256-4673, ext. 64053 or lmayorga@coh.org

Double your donation		More info >>
Office Depot®, global supplier of office products and services, and NASCAR champion Tony Stewart believe in City of Hope. They’ll match your donation to City of Hope, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 — compliments of the Office Depot Foundation. How: Visit www.cityofhope.org/fightcancer

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