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 Volume 11, Issue 9 - October 18, 2012
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Six-time breast cancer survivor is a positive force for others |
| After overcoming breast cancer not once, not twice, but six times, you might choose to count your lucky stars and retreat to the quiet life. Not Michelle Gearhart-Pash. She chose to continue the fight, turning her experience around to help others better cope with cancer. |
| When checking your risk of breast and ovarian cancers, your father’s family history is important, too. Recent research suggests some health-care professionals may miss this point. Scientists found that women with a family history of disease on the mother’s side were five times more likely to receive a referral for further screening or genetic testing. The study suggests many clinicians may not realize, or at least undervalue, the fact that women can inherit risk of breast cancer from their fathers. The study results point to a strong need to raise awareness among health-care workers and patients about the importance of the father’s family history in assessing cancer risk. City of Hope has more information about who might benefit from genetic cancer risk assessment. |
| Walk for Hope — We’re all in. Are you? |
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Register now for Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples. The final live event of 2012 takes place at City of Hope on Nov. 4. And virtual events for Chicago and the Midwest and the San Francisco Bay area are going on now.
Information and registration: Visit www.walk4hope.org
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| Ask the Experts — Cancer and the Law |
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Learn about the most common cancer-related legal issues including health insurance options, employment rights and workplace accommodations and access to disability insurance and government benefits. Event is free and light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Speaker: Jen Flory, Esq., Cancer Legal Resource Center
Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Oct. 25; 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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| Ask the Experts — New Advances in Detection and Treatment |
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Learn about the latest treatments for lung cancer, including robotic lobectomy, as well as advances in screening and early detection. Event is free and light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
Speakers: Jae Kim, M.D., and Dan Raz, M.D., City of Hope
Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: Nov. 13; 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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| A simple way to help — shop for good |
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Curious how you can support City of Hope during Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Many brands have partnered with us to help raise funds for women's cancers research and treatment. From the Murad Hydrate for Hope set to pink UGG Australia shoes from The Walking Company, there are many ways to "Shop for Good" and help women live longer, healthier lives.
How: View the full list of partner brands
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What’s your favorite part of the fall season’s arrival?
- Finally some cooler temps
- The change of colors
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- The holidays are coming!
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