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 Volume 10, Issue 10 - October 20, 2011
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Researchers look for breast cancer-causing chemicals in the environment |
| For decades, scientists have warned that certain chemicals in the environment may contribute to the development of breast cancer. Some industrial pollutants, detergents and pesticides can act like hormones and confuse cells. Experts in hormone-related breast cancer at City of Hope are developing methods to hunt down suspicious chemicals and determine if they increase risk for the disease. |
| Ovarian cancer patients who eat a healthy diet in the years before their diagnosis may live longer than those who don't. Researchers followed more than 340 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer for 11 years, looking for a link between healthier eating and longer survival. A healthy diet did match longer survival, and some foods worked better than others. The researchers found that yellow and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower had the greatest benefit. Women who ate red, processed and cured meats fared worse. And those eating four or more servings of red meat a week were three times more likely to die than those eating less than one per week. The researchers aren’t clear why diet made such a strong impact. They speculated healthy eating might make for a stronger immune system or correlate with better general health. The American Cancer Society has more about the link between healthy lifestyle choices and cancer. |
| Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment |
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Young adult cancer survivors between the ages of 18 and 39 who completed treatment within the past two years may attend this six-week program. Attendees will learn about exercise, nutrition, emotional and social issues and managing their medical records. Physicians, physical therapists, health educators and social workers will facilitate this unique workshop. Event is free, seating is limited and participants may attend any or all of the classes. Attendees must have consent from their physician to participate.
Sponsor: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Location: Platt 3 Conference Room, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Wednesdays from Oct. 12 to Nov. 16; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 626-256-4673, ext. 64513, or jnamm@coh.org |
| Community Forum — The Media’s Effect on Your Health-care Decisions |
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Come hear health-care academicians and professional news media personnel discuss how broadcast, print and Internet media affect patient demands, physicians’ behaviors and health-care trends and outcomes. Forum panelists also will address how consumers can make educated medical decisions.
Speakers: Val Zavala, KCET-TV (moderator); David H. Newman, M.D., Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, and Julia Seifer, ABC7, Eyewitness News, Los Angeles (panelists)
Hosts: Southern California Public Radio and 89.3 KPCC Radio
Sponsor: City of Hope
Location: 474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, Calif.
Date and time: Oct. 27; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Register online or call 626-583-5232 |
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| Ask the Experts — Diabetes: Beyond Blood Sugar |
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Managing blood sugar is important, but what else is essential to living well with diabetes? Learn better management of carbohydrates through U.S. government “My Plate” guidelines, proper foot and eye care, and lifestyle changes that can assist you in managing your diabetes and insuring a healthier life. Event is free; light refreshments included.
Speakers: Paul Han, M.S., D.P.M., Akshay Jain, M.D., and Peggy Mancini, M.S.N., R.D., C.D.E., City of Hope
Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Nov. 15; 5:30 to 8 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669, or bandrews@coh.org |
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| Walk for Hope |
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There’s still time to join the anchor leg of Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples. Registration is open for the Los Angeles event held on the City of Hope campus. Can’t make it to an event? Walk virtually from wherever you are.
Date and time: Nov. 6; registration at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 10 a.m.
Location: City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, Calif.
Register: www.walk4hope.org |
| Ink it Pink |
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A simple autograph can make a difference for cancer patients — if the signer uses a pink Sharpie. Through its annual “Ink it Pink” effort, Sharpie will donate $1 to support breast cancer research at City of Hope for every pink autograph submitted in October to Sharpie’s website. You can join celebrities Grace Potter and Olivia Newton-John, football great Jerome Bettis and others in supporting City of Hope. Just grab a pink Sharpie, sign, upload and share — and you can help us get closer to cures.
Dates: Through Oct. 31
How: Upload at www.sharpie.com |
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| Look good; fight cancer |
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Hydrate for Hope >>
Give cancer the boot >>
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We've got two great ways to support breast cancer research, treatment and education at City of Hope while making yourself look and feel better. Skincare company Murad is offering a new, limited-edition set of its bestselling Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture product called Hydrate for Hope. They’ll donate 10 percent of the purchase price to City of Hope’s Women’s Cancers Program, with a goal of raising $1 million. You can purchase the duo at Murad.com, Sephora.com and leading salons and spas. Meanwhile, The Walking Company is taking strides against cancer with its pink ribbon shoes and accessories. Use The Walking Company’s special link to purchase a pair of specially marked ABEO, Aetrex, Dansko or ECCO shoes, and 15 percent of the purchase price, for a combined minimum donation of $75,000, will go to City of Hope.
How: Visit Murad.com and The Walking Company online |
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Which treat do you plan to hand out on Halloween?
- Chocolate and other candy
- Money
- Sugar-free candy or gum
- Juice boxes or dried fruit snacks
- Other
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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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