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 Volume 11, Issue 4 - April 24, 2012
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Could a mainstay of your medicine cabinet prevent breast cancer? |
| It’s one of the most common pain relievers in the world, and increasingly scientists are finding new uses for it. So many, in fact, that it may truly be a "wonder drug." Recent research suggests that it might even reduce breast cancer risk for some women. |
| Survey says: free gas |
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| We want to improve eHope, and we need your help to do it. Please take our five-minute survey. You could win a $25 gasoline card just for sharing your thoughts. |
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| Some chemotherapy can make fingerprints disappear. Capecitabine and several other anticancer drugs can cause a condition called hand-foot syndrome in some patients. Symptoms include chronic inflammation of the palms or soles of the feet leading to skin peeling, bleeding and ulcers or blisters. In some patients, this can cause the fingerprints to change or disappear, which may cause problems for patients who travel, especially internationally. Some oncologists recommend that people undergoing treatment with drugs that might cause hand-foot syndrome, especially those who travel, carry a letter from their physician explaining the condition. The American Society of Clinical Oncology has more information on hand-foot syndrome including how to manage or prevent it. |
| Ask the Experts — Is the War on Cancer Winnable? |
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For 40 years we’ve been fighting a “war on cancer” — but how close are we to winning? Leading cancer expert Michael A. Friedman, M.D., will explain how far we have come and where we are headed. Event is free; light refreshments included. Reserve your seat or watch online at cityofhope.org/AsktheExperts.
Speaker: Michael A. Friedman, M.D., City of Hope
Location: Pasadena Public Library, 285 East Walnut St., Pasadena, Calif.
Date and time: May 2; 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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| Yoga for Hope – Los Angeles |
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Enjoy a two-hour master class led by four premier Los Angeles yoga instructors as well as live music, workshops and a health expo. Also, learn about City of Hope's supportive care medicine program and its national impact.
Location: 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, Calif.
Date and time: May 19; registration at 7:30 a.m. and program begins at 9 a.m.
Registration and info: yogaforhope.org/la |
| Step it up, San Diego |
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Walk for Hope Nationally Presented by Staples is moving into high gear with the San Diego event. Don’t miss the fun, including live music and entertainment, kids' activities and sponsors’ giveaways.
Location: Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego
Date and time: May 19; 7:30 a.m.
Registration and info: walkforhope.org/SanDiego |
| Taking charge of money matters when it matters most |
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Patients and their families and caregivers can learn easy ways to find helpful financial resources online and in the community, organize finances and create and stick to a budget plan. Event is free; light refreshments and door prizes included. Registration required.
Speakers: Mallory Buril and Lina Mayorga, M.P.H., C.H.E.S., City of Hope
Location: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope, Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: May 23; 3 to 4:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. and info: Mariela Gallo at 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE) |
| 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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No quick poll this time, but please take our survey and help us improve eHope. You could win a $25 gasoline card just for sharing your thoughts.
Take the survey >>
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 Read the most recent issue of City News, City of Hope's quarterly magazine, online. You can also email us to request the print version. |
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Do you have a suggested Q&A topic or specific question for our physicians? Please send your question or idea to ehope@coh.org. And stay tuned — it might end up in a future issue. |
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You’ve been reading about us; now you can become a part of our mission. At City of Hope, medical research and clinical care come together, and our research innovations become advances in compassionate care as quickly as possible. Because people battling cancer and other serious diseases need better options — now.
Learn how you can help >>
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