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 Volume 7, Issue 7 - July 30, 2008
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A fungus among us could be humongous |
| For cancer patients, that is. Diminutive and delicious, white button mushrooms could provide big benefits for reducing cancer risk or even slowing cancer cell growth, according to City of Hope researchers. |
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Movin' on up!
City of Hope makes strides in cancer and urology in U.S.News & World Report's latest list of "America's Best Hospitals." |
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| Seeing the light |
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| We all know we should avoid too much sun exposure. New research on ultraviolet light now provides more detail about why. |
| Even though scientists finished the Human Genome Project in 2003, they still aren’t sure about the exact number of genes in our genetic blueprint. According to the project’s Web site, most estimates range between 20,000 to 25,000 genes — far fewer than earlier estimates of 100,000. Scientists aren’t certain why the number is so much lower than expected, but some think that each gene can do more than just make a single protein. One thing is certain: our genomes are far more flexible and complicated than originally thought. |
| City of Hope's Underwear Affair presented by Jockey |
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Wear your undergarments as outerwear and join us on Aug. 2 for City of Hope’s Underwear Affair presented by Jockey, a hip and fun 10k run/5k walk raising money and awareness to support research and treatment for cancers that occur below the waist. Suit up in your favorite pair of pajamas, boxers or other underwear and raise money for a great cause. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. The run/walk starts at 6 p.m. and is followed by an after-party that lasts until 10 p.m., featuring music, entertainment, sponsored booths, food and drinks.
Presenting Sponsor: Jockey
Location: Check-in at La Brea Tar Pits Great Lawn; walk/run through Los Angeles' Miracle Mile District
Date and time: Saturday, Aug. 2; 3 p.m. check-in and expo, 6 p.m. walk and run |
| Ask the Experts — Milestones in Myeloma |
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The discussion will focus on the latest developments in research and treatment for multiple myeloma. A light dinner is included.
Speakers: Amrita Krishan, M.D., and Wendy Cortez, R.N., City of Hope
Sponsors: City of Hope and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Location: Platt Conference Center, City of Hope campus in Duarte, Calif.
Date and time: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 18
R.S.V.P. and info: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669 |
| Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer |
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Step it up! Registration has opened for all 2008 Walk for Hope event sites, including the Philadelphia metro area on Sept. 28, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago and Washington, D.C. in October, and Los Angeles on Nov. 9. Can’t make it to an event? Be a virtual walker.
Locations: Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco, Warren G. Magnuson Park in Seattle, Salt River Project in Tempe, Ariz., Gallery Park at the Glen in Glenview, Ill., Cabin John Regional Park in Potomac, Md., and the City of Hope campus in Duarte, Calif.
Date and times: Vary by site |
View all upcoming events >>
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When was the last time you had your "annual" physical exam?
- Within the last 12 months
- 1 to 2 years ago
- 2 to 5 years ago
- Just before the Roman Empire fell
- Never
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City of Hope is a new model of cancer center where medical research and clinical care come together and where scientific discoveries turn into newer, more effective patient treatments. Our research innovations become advances in compassionate care as quickly as possible, because people battling cancer and other serious diseases need better options — now. Join us |
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Do you have a suggested Q&A topic for our physicians, or have a specific question for them? Please send your question or idea to eHope. Stay tuned — your question might end up in a future issue. |
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