Thursday, November 4, 2004 • Vol 10, Issue 21

With Dr. Laura Beretta, members of her lab (from left) Katie Olson, Dr. Romain Parent, Garrett Booth, Sufen Shang and Petra Mannova study the hepatitis C virus. Photo by Todd McNaught

• Translating viral infection into liver-cancer protection
  Laura Beretta’s study of the hepatitis C virus could aid prevention and early detection of liver cancer
  
  
• HRT doubles breast density
  Study finds combination-hormone therapy increases breast density, quadruples chance of abnormal mammograms for postmenopausal women
  
  
• Improving early detection of prostate cancer
  Ruth Etzioni’s study is first to formally evaluate the combined PSA test’s ability to distinguish between true cancers and benign conditions
  
  
• CARET’s keys to earlier detection
  PHS study finds lifetime smokers with chronic bronchitis or emphysema are at increased risk of developing lung cancer
  
  

• Patient yoga: A healing practice
  With a certified teacher on board, the Alliance is on the forefront of a trend to complement cancer recovery with yoga
  
  
• A ‘legendary’ administrator says goodbye
  COMPASS veteran Jeanne Aston retires after 20 years at center
  
  
• Flu facts to help keep you well
  Tips to prevent the spread of flu in a season of vaccine shortage
  
  

• The door is open for entrants in holiday decorating contest
  
  
• Annual Pete Gross House Luncheon raises $150,000 for patient assistance
  
  
• Consortium molecular-imaging resources workshop is Nov. 22
  
  
• Center research-ethics staff hosts African counterparts at Oct. 27 networking session
  
  
• Donate to Information Technology’s annual holiday food drive
  
  
• Development seeks volunteers for annual Hutch Holiday Gala
  
  
• Register for 2006 diversity visa lottery Nov. 4 through Jan. 7, 2005
  
  
• Crafters needed for annual Fred Hutchinson holiday fair
  
  
• Brown-bag series presents film “A Closer Walk” Nov. 5 in Pelton
  
  
• Instant ice cream
  
  

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