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 Volume 10, Issue 9 - September 15, 2011
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Prostate cancer’s mighty tiny foe |
| Men faced with the possibility of prostate cancer may have a new, infinitesimal ally. Researchers have devised a tiny nanodevice that may make prostate cancer diagnosis much more accurate, reducing the need for multiple biopsies along with the associated discomfort and cost. And it might even help treat the disease, too. |
| Q&A: Coping with a high risk of breast cancer |
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| Many women whose genes put them at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer opt for surgery to prevent tumors. But then come concerns about family, fertility and menopausal symptoms. A City of Hope researcher talks about easing the burden of worry. |
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| There’s more to inherited breast cancer risk than BRCA genes |
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| Mutations in BRCA1 and 2 genes increase the chances that women will develop breast and ovarian cancers – but scientists are finding that the risk differs for each woman. Scientists are identifying new factors that could point out a woman’s true risk better than ever before. |
| Faces of Hope [video] |
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| City of Hope’s doctors, nurses, scientists and other professionals have dedicated themselves to finding answers to serious diseases and compassionately caring for patients. A new video series highlights their personal stories and the patients who inspire them. |
| Smoking or putting on a few extra pounds may make prostate cancer more deadly. Researchers collected nearly three decades of data on more than 2,700 men with prostate cancer. They found that every five-point increase in body mass index, a measure of height versus weight, boosted their risk of dying from the disease by more than 50 percent. Even worse, men who smoked increased their risk of dying from the disease by more than 50 percent. The researchers cite the study as evidence of the need for smoking cessation and weight control programs for prostate cancer patients. The National Cancer Institute has more information about prostate cancer risk factors and prevention as well as information on quitting smoking. |
| Walk for Hope |
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Step right up. Registration is open for Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples. Events take place in 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 |
| 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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| Step up to the plate for City of Hope |
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Want to help City of Hope and have fun doing it? Through State Farm’s “Go to Bat” charitable giving program, you can help City of Hope raise funds and possibly win a trip to the 2011 Major League Baseball World Series. To play, visit www.statefarm.com/gotobat, sign up, choose City of Hope as your charity and swing away. The charity with the highest batting average each week will receive $18,000. And the charity that finishes with the overall highest batting average will win $25,000. So slip on that virtual batting glove and send a few into the seats for a good cause.
Dates: Through Sept. 26
How: Visit www.statefarm.com/gotobat. |
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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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| For Your Health: How to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer with Nutrition and Physical Activity |
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Nutrition and physical activity are the most important factors in cancer risk that you can change. Learn how to incorporate good nutrition and physical activity in your life. Class is free, but seating is limited, so reservations are required. Door prizes and light refreshments will be available.
Speakers: Peggy Mancini, M.S.,R.D., C.N.S.C., C.D.E., Gouri Varatkar, P.T., M.P.Th., G.C.S., James Corradi, P.T.A., H.F.S., City of Hope
Sponsors: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Location: Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Sept. 26; 2:30 to 4 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: Mariela Gallo 626-256-4673, ext. 64956, or magallo@coh.org |
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If you faced a cancer diagnosis, what would you value most in a doctor?
• Education and experience treating my disease
• Openness to complementary therapies
• Access to the latest treatments and technology
• Willingness to listen to me
• Availability and responsiveness to my needs
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 Read the most recent issue of City News, City of Hope's quarterly magazine, online. You can also email us to request the print version. |
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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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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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