Volume 7, Issue 11 - November 26, 2008

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Volume 7, Issue 11 - November 26, 2008

Featured Story

		The mighty mushroom may boost immunity
		They’re studying mushrooms’ protective potential for breast cancer and prostate cancer. Now, researchers have started a trial to see if mushroom extract might boost the immune system in people with one of the toughest diseases — lung cancer.

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Q&A: The cutting edge of lung cancer therapy
Advanced technologies are moving lung cancer treatment forward. An expert surgeon explains the options for patients faced with the disease.

The magical liver
An oft-overlooked organ may offer answers to how cancer grows, and maybe how to beat it.

Helping donor and recipient cells get along
Graft-versus-host disease is a major complication of bone marrow transplants. But researchers have found specialized cells that could help head off this life-threatening complication.

Top docs
More than 30 City of Hope physicians made the list of "America's Top Doctors for Cancer."

Did you know?

Your spice cabinet might hold the key to cutting diabetes risk. According to University of Georgia researchers, many common spices contain compounds called polyphenols. These can block inflammation that may lead to diabetes and other chronic illnesses. Ground cloves and cinnamon were among the spices with the most polyphenols; oregano, marjoram and sage were the top herbs. The researchers say that the spices appear to provide benefits, but they do not yet have direct proof of their effects. However, they suggest adding a variety of herbs and spices to foods, because different polyphenols may have different benefits. And besides, everyone knows variety is the spice of life.

Upcoming Events

Second Annual San Gabriel Valley HIV/AIDS Action Summit		More info >>
Join leading HIV/AIDS professionals and community organizations in this action- and advocacy-oriented summit. Includes interactive workshops. Speakers: Colleen Murphy, PGDip Ep, AIDS Research Alliance; Yvonne Benson, AIDS Service Center; Alexandra M. Levine, M.D., City of Hope; Steve Villano, Cable Positive Sponsors: City of Hope and California Assemblymember Anthony J. Portantino Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope campus in Duarte, Calif. Date and time: Dec. 11; Check-in and breakfast, 8:30 to 9 a.m.; Program 9 a.m. to noon Info: Adam Carter at 626-577-9944 or adam.carter@asm.ca.gov Location: City of Hope campus; 1500 East Duarte Rd., Duarte, Calif. Date and time: Nov. 9, 8 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. Walk

Seventh Annual Celebration of Life for Chinese Cancer Survivors		More info >>
Cancer patients and survivors will gather to share their joy and appreciation, and to celebrate life. Sponsors: City of Hope and Herald Cancer Association Location: Cooper Auditorium, City of Hope campus in Duarte, Calif. Date and time: Dec. 13; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. R.S.V.P.: 626-286-2600

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Quick Poll

For most, the holidays bring plenty of rich foods. How do you compensate?

Stick to the healthier items
Try everything, but in moderation
Slim down before the holidays to give myself room to grow
Renew my gym membership in January
Nothing; I don’t worry about it

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