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 Volume 10, Issue 12 - December 21, 2011
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Watchfulness is key for cancer survivors at risk of second cancers |
| Cancer survivors are right to take joy in beating their disease. But they should stay vigilant, too, because they’re at higher risk of developing a new cancer. City of Hope researchers are pushing for better guidelines to help physicians screen for the right cancers in survivors. Learn which second cancers are linked to some of the most common malignancies among adults. |
| Homemade drugs get to patients faster |
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| Before you can test potential new anticancer drugs, you have to manufacture them to exacting federal standards. A new, super-advanced facility will enable scientists to make these drugs right at City of Hope so they can get to patients safely and quickly. |
| Breast feeding may reduce some babies’ risk of obesity later in life. Researchers compared body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat relative to height and weight, between two groups of children averaging 10 years in age. The first group comprised children born to mothers who had diabetes; the second was born to mothers who did not have diabetes. Among children in the first group, the scientists found that those who were breastfed for less than six months had significantly higher BMIs compared to those breastfed for six months or more. When they compared children between the two groups, they found no difference in BMI for children breastfed for six months or more. In other words, breastfeeding for at least six months appeared to counter any increase in obesity risk stemming from a mother’s diabetes. The researchers point to the results as further evidence of the many benefits breastfeeding provides children and mothers. The American Diabetes Association has more information for new mothers with diabetes. |
| Empowering Your Cancer Journey: Communication, Problem Solving and Coping |
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Cancer patients and their families and caregivers can attend any or all workshops in this series on communication, problem solving and coping with the disease and its treatment. Event is free; light refreshments and giveaways included. Reservations required.
Speakers: Blanca Rivas, M.S.W., and Lina Mayorga, M.P.H., C.H.E.S.
Location: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Dates and times: Jan. 12, 19 and 26; 3 to 4:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: Alex Tran at 626-256-4673, ext. 60139, or altran@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. |
| 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 breakthroughs.cityofhope.org |
View all upcoming events >>
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Given the choice, do you prefer brand-name or generic medicines?
- Brand-name — I don’t trust generic
- Generic — it’s the same stuff, just less expensive
- Either — they’re equally effective, so I’ll take the least expensive choice
Take the poll >>
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