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 Volume 11, Issue 3 - March 22, 2012
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Renewed wedding vows affirm life even as cancer takes its toll |
| Cancer was closing in on them, but John and Jennifer Gregory wouldn’t let it take away their love. United for more than 26 years, the couple reached out to a City of Hope chaplain to marry them all over again. They found a touching way to celebrate their marriage and keep their hearts connected forever. |
| When should you start colorectal cancer screenings? |
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| Colonoscopies start at age 50, right? Not so fast. You might need to start earlier depending on your cancer risk. A physicians’ group recently announced simple guidelines, and a City of Hope expert explains what they mean. |
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| If you can’t beat ‘em, stall 'em |
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| They've made progress, but researchers still haven't cured multiple myeloma. So they’re drawing from medicine's experience with HIV and other diseases. Their tactic: Use a series of new drugs and other therapies to keep cancer cells in check. |
| Genetic tests might outsmart lung cancer |
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| Patients with early lung cancer are living longer thanks to improved treatments. But scientists want to boost their odds of beating the disease even more. A new genetic test could help. |
| You can add colon cancer prevention to the list of possible benefits of chocolate. Scientists in Spain recently found that cocoa can interrupt signals that can lead cells to form tumors. They also found eating more cocoa may boost the body’s ability to rid itself of old and unhealthy cells. In their study, the researchers fed rats a high-cocoa diet or a normal diet then stimulated cancerous effects in their intestines. The rats fed cocoa had fewer of the abnormal structures that can lead to colon cancer than the rats fed normally. The cocoa-fed rats’ antioxidant defenses also seemed to improve. The National Cancer Institute has more on colon cancer risk factors and tips for preventing colon cancer. |
| Ask the Experts — Detecting and Treating Colon Cancer |
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, so take this opportunity to learn important information that could save your life. Event is free; light refreshments included. Registration required.
Speakers: Julian Sanchez, M.D., James Lin, M.D., and Vincent Chung, M.D., City of Hope
Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: March 27; 6 to 7:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669, or sign up online |
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| Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment |
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An educational program for patients age 18 to 39 who have finished treatment within the last two years. Attendees will learn about exercise, nutrition, emotional and social issues and medical management specific to adolescence and young adulthood. Event is free; complimentary lunch for first 300 attendees.
Sponsors: City of Hope, the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Cancer Support Community
Location: Platt Conference Center Room 3, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Dates and times: March 27, April 3 and April 10; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: JoAnn Namm at 626-256-4673, ext. 64513, or jnamm@coh.org |
| Healthy Cooking and Eating During the Spring Holidays |
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Learn about safe and healthy eating practices and how to include good nutrition in your spring holiday meals with fun, easy recipes. Event is free; door prizes and light refreshments are included. Reservations are required.
Speakers: Dhvani Bhatt, M.S., R.D., C.S.O., C.D.E., Denise Ackerman, M.S., R.D., C.S.O., and Mariela Gallo, City of Hope
Sponsors: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center and the American Cancer Society
Location: Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: April 3; 2:30 to 4 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: Mariela Gallo at 626-256-4673, ext. 64956, or magallo@coh.org |
| 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: Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: April 4, 11 and 18; 3 to 4:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: Alex Tran at 626-256-4673, ext. 60139, or altran@coh.org |
| Give twice as much hope |
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Global technology company 3M has joined City of Hope again to help in the fight against cancer through its online matching-donation program. Through March 31, 3M will match every donation to City of Hope, dollar-for-dollar, for a total 3M contribution of $100,000.
How: Visit http://www.cityofhope.org/3m-match |
| Sleep well knowing that you're supporting a good cause |
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For every Adopt-A-Sheep for the Fight Against Cancer Counting Sheep plush toy adopted through Dec. 31 through participating Serta mattress retailers or purchased online, Serta will donate a minimum of $1.50 to City of Hope to support cancer research, treatment and education.
How: Visit Serta's website to adopt or to find a retailer near you |
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Given the choice and assuming they’re equally effective, which treatment option would you choose?
- Chemotherapy
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Gene therapy
- Don’t know/No opinion
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