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Thank you to our generous donors who contributed in 2011! Your continued support is much appreciated.
To download our 2011 Annual Report with a list of these donors, please click on the "Annual Report" tab on the " About Us" page on our website.
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The vitamin B6 was linked to lower breast cancer rates in a recent study. You can get B6 in bananas, potatoes, turkey breast and wild salmon.
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Stories of Hope 
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are sharing the story of an inspirational participant at the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara.
One of Helen Gateka-Anderson's fellow support group members described her as " a light with a heart of gold among us." May her story inspire you and provide hope during this time when we recognize the strength and courage of all people affected by breast cancer.
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Thanks for Helping Us Paint the Town Pink
We want to thank the sponsors and donors who made the October 2 Paint the Town Pink event possible. We truly appreciate your generosity!
Paint the Town Pink was a kick-off to a slate of activities in October for breast health awareness month. These include events at The Oaks, Power of Pink on October 20 at Ronald Reagan Library hosted by Los Robles Hospital, and upcoming programs at CSCVVSB.
Special thanks to event sponsors:
Anthem Blue Cross
The Oaks
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center
In-kind sponsors:
Nordstrom
Cisco's Mexican Restaurant
Vitello's Trattoria
The Cheesecake Factory
Beverlee's Bartending/Party Coordinating
Spare Parts Band
Cups of Courage - Anne Hohimer
Judi Bumstead Photography
Society Magazine
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Fun Ways to Show Your Support for
Breast Cancer Survivors:
Chains of Love: A Special Opportunity to Celebrate Women at The Oaks Shopping Center
 Throughout the month take the opportunity to decorate a "Chains of Love" link in memory of or in honor of a loved one or just support in general for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at The Oaks Shopping Center - Guest Services. All donations benefit Cancer Support Community VVSB.
Drink for Pink at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
 A special cotton candy-infused "Pinktini" cocktail will be available all month long in The Bar and The Lookout at the Hotel. A portion of the proceeds will go to CSCVVSB. Click for details.
Shop at Brighton at the Westlake Promenade and mention that you are making a purchase on behalf of CSCVVSB. A portion of the proceeds will support breast cancer survivors and their families. "Reme dies come in many forms, help someone special find their remedy by supporting the Cancer Support Community." Remedy Skin and Body will donate 10% of all their products and services purchased from October 1-15, 2012 to the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara if you mention our name. Look good, feel good, do good." Thank you to Dr. Talia Emery and the Remedy Team!
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Extra! Extra! Read All About Us...
Did you catch CSCVVSB in the news recently?
A special note of thanks to CVtri for their generous support of the Cancer Support Community's free programs for cancer survivors and their families. Please read about this club's dedication to supporting residents of the Community affected by cancer.
 Thousand Oaks Acorn, Oct. 11
CSCVVSB was included in CSQ's "Finding a Cure Through a Common Cause" section on page 51. Click here to read.
CSCVVSB Board of Trustee member Alan Hopkins contributed to C-Suite Quarterly with his article " Why Do You Give What You Give?" Click here to read.
In the same issue, Past Board President Scott Hansen wrote a helpful piece on the Federal Gift-Tax Exemption set to expire soon. Click here to read.
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Open the Door to Hope
Holiday Homes Tour
Pre-sale Ends October 31st!
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Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Advanced Breast Cancer
with Cathie Chung, MD
Date:  Thursday, October 18th
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Cancer Support Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Cancer Support Community invites women with advanced breast cancer and their loved ones to a workshop to help manage the physical and psychological effects of the disease and its treatment. Women with metastatic breast cancer have unique physical, emotional, and information needs that are often not met - this workshop aims to fill that void.
Featured speaker: Cathie Chung, MD
Cathie Chung, MD completed her training in medical oncology focusing on breast cancer at Stanford University. She joined the faculty of the breast cancer programs at both the USC/Norris Cancer Center and City of Hope. Currently, she brings her expertise in research to the clinical programs at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
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Navigating Clinical Trials
with Sally Stewart, NP-C, CNS, AOCNP and Shahryar Ashouri, MD
Date: Thursday, October 25th
Location: Cancer Support Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
This presentation provides a general overview of clinical trials for patients and their family members. It will cover the different types of clinical trials and the process of navigating a clinical trial from start to finish including: finding a clinical trial, determining study eligibility, enrolling in a study, and requirements of a patient while on a clinical trial. Family members, friends, and caregivers are intimately involved in many aspects of clinical trials and are welcome to attend.
Dr. Ashouri is a physician with UCLA's Community Hematology and Oncology Group in Westlake Village and Simi Valley. He completed both his medical school and hematology-oncology training at USC. Dr. Ashouri's clinical ambition is to provide personalized, targeted therapy to his patients, while maintaining their high quality of life. Sally is a Nurse Practitioner in Oncology and has a Master's degree in Nursing from UCLA. She has worked on an oncology unit at UCI and has worked as a nurse practitioner/ study coordinator at Premiere Oncology. She is currently lead study coordinator for the translational research team at UCLA.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
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Save the Date:
 Homecoming Open House
Nov. 3
Please join us on Saturday, November 3 for a Homecoming Open House! Cancer Support Community VVSB,
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
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