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 Volume 10, Issue 8 - August 30, 2011
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A compound used by the ancients may lead to a modern cancer treatment |
| The ancient Phoenicians found certain compounds in sea snails to be useful for making a coveted purple dye used in royal clothing. In modern times, researchers have discovered that some of these same chemicals have anticancer properties. A recent study found that one such compound could stop melanoma growth, the deadliest form of skin cancer. |
| New tool predicts senior patients’ chemotherapy tolerance |
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| Overcoming cancer often requires aggressive therapy. Oncologists need to know just how much chemo they can give to each patient without causing harmful side effects -- something especially tricky among the elderly. A new tool can help. |
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| A man’s job may affect his risk of lung cancer. While cigarette smoking is by far the biggest factor contributing to lung cancer, Italian researchers found that job factors like exposure to chemicals can play a major role. The scientists studied more than 4,200 people, about half of whom had lung cancer, and found that men who worked in jobs known to increase lung cancer risk — mining and metalworking, for example — were 74 percent more likely to have the disease. The strongest associations were seen for ceramic and pottery jobs as well as manufacturing of brick and non-iron metals. Over all, about 5 percent of men’s lung cancer risk appeared to stem from occupation, according to the researchers. The scientists found a similar correlation in women, but the study contained too few women to be certain of the numbers. The National Cancer Institute has information on how to prevent lung cancer. |
| Ask the Experts — Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know |
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Are you confused about the best treatments for prostate cancer? Learn the latest facts and get your questions answered at this free community lecture. City of Hope experts will address both robotic prostate surgery and TomoTherapy, a highly advanced type of radiation therapy. Light refreshments included.
Speakers: Timothy Wilson, M.D., and Khanh H. Nguyen, M.D., City of Hope
Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Sep. 20; 6 to 7:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669, or bandrews@coh.org |
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| Ask the Experts — Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults |
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Meet volleyball player Mike Nelson, who will speak about his experience as a young adult with cancer and offer his approach on living a healthy life after cancer. Also, learn how cancer is different, both medically and psychologically, in adolescents and young adults, and hear about issues affecting health-care access. Event is free; light refreshments included.
Speakers: Jonathan R. Espenschied, M.D., and Julie Anna Wolfson, M.D., M.S.H.S., City of Hope; Mike Nelson, professional volleyball player
Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Sep. 28; 6 to 7:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669, or bandrews@coh.org |
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| Step up to the plate for City of Hope |
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3M’s Post-it brand has joined City of Hope for another year to help in the fight against cancer through its online matching-donation program. Through Sept. 21, Post-it will match every donation to City of Hope, dollar-for-dollar, to a total 3M contribution of $100,000.
How: Visit www.cityofhope.org/fightcancer |
| Walk for Hope |
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Step right up. Registration is open for the fall Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples events, including Chicago and Philadelphia on Sept. 18, Seattle and Phoenix on Oct. 2 and Los Angeles on Nov. 6. Can’t make it to an event? Walk virtually from wherever you are.
Locations, dates and times: Visit www.walk4hope.org |
| Rock against cancer with Hope, Love and Rock & Roll |
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Rock with the likes of Lady Gaga, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Ozzy Osbourne while supporting lifesaving research and treatment. When you purchase “Hope, Love and Rock & Roll” collectible T-shirts from the artists’ official websites or at CityofHopeShop.com, at least 50 percent of the retail price will benefit City of Hope. The collection of T-shirts features music icons and chart toppers with a favorite for everyone. More artists will be announced throughout the yearlong program.
How: Visit www.cityofhopeshop.com for details. |
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What do you think most affects your overall risk of cancer?
- Diet
- Stress
- Genetics and family history of disease
- Environmental factors like pollution and radiation
- Nothing; it’s random chance
Take the poll >>
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