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 Volume 10, Issue 11 - November 29, 2011
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New T cell therapy may rid lymphoma patients of cancer — for life |
| T cells are the guardians of the body, rooting out and destroying bacteria and other agents of infection. They also patrol for early tumor cells, but some malignant cells manage to elude them, leading to cancer. For the first time ever, researchers are reprogramming a special kind of T cell so it can recognize and eliminate lymphoma — forever. |
| Cancer survivors will benefit from nurses’ training program |
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| Cancer survivorship is on the rise in the U.S. That’s great news, but it also means health professionals will need better tools to provide the best possible care for this growing population. A new program is training nurses to lead the way. |
| Adolescent girls with a family history of breast disease are more prone to developing breast disease as young women than other girls. In addition, the risk rises further when they drink alcoholic beverages. Researchers studied more than 9,000 girls ages 9 to 15 throughout the U.S. for more than 10 years, tracking family history, alcohol consumption and several other factors. They found that girls whose mothers or aunts had breast cancer or benign breast disease, which can lead to cancer, were at least twice as likely to develop benign breast disease themselves. And when they added alcohol to the mix, the girls’ risk increased with the amount of alcohol consumed. Girls with no family history of breast disease showed no increase in their risk with or without alcohol intake. The American Cancer Society has more information on breast cancer risk factors. |
| New kid on the blog |
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City of Hope introduces its new blog, Breakthroughs. Keep up with the latest in research, get health experts’ perspectives on medical news and read compelling interviews with City of Hope patients. You can also find videos featuring interviews with City of Hope researchers and join the discussion by leaving a comment.
How: Visit http://breakthroughs.cityofhope.org |
| Strategies for Pain Control (Spanish) |
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Offered in Spanish only, this free class will teach cancer patients, survivors, family and friends how to manage pain during cancer treatment and recovery. Event is free; reservations are required; light refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded.
Speakers: Gloria Juarez, Ph.D., R.N., and Lina Mayorga, M.P.H., C.H.E.S., City of Hope
Sponsor: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center and City of Hope
Location: Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Dec 5; 2:30 to 4 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 626-256-4673, ext. 64053 or lmayorga@coh.org |
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| LA Opera "Hope for the Holidays" concert |
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You’re invited to hear artists from Los Angeles’ premier opera perform classic holiday tunes and American Songbook favorites. Event is free; complimentary lunch to first 300 attendees.
Sponsors: LA Opera and City of Hope
Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Dec. 13; noon to 1 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 626-301-8803 or lavila@coh.org |
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| Gifts that rock and raise hope |
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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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