March 31, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 11

In this issue:

• Supporters strap on skis and hit the surf to back cancer research
• Volunteer-crafted pillows serve as soothing reminders and heirlooms
• Employee forum highlights CIS project's first-phase achievements
• Cancer advocates invited to "bare" their support
• External radiation therapy may be a boon to patients with early stage pancreatic cancer
• 200th patent for small molecules that may fight diabetes

 Dance fever
Teenagers from the Creative Planet dance troupe show off their hip-hop dance moves for visitors at City of Hope's recent community health fair.

The successful event draw about 900 local residents, staff and other visitors to City of Hope on March 12.  About 60 booths offered health information and product samples, and attendees enjoyed a variety of give aways, entertainment and refreshments.  (Photo by: Paula Myers)