Page 2 December 28, 2017 Film Three Films to See This Season The Florida Project (A24), Call Me By Your Name (Sony Pictures Classics), and Lady Bird (A24). Thank You to our Advertisers! 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New drugs, treatments and ideas are needed to combat the various health problems Americans face every single day. It is an ever-evolving challenge, and as health concerns are conquered, one constant threat remains: Cancer. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), cancer will be the leading cause of death by 2030. Even as advances in radiation, chemotherapy and surgical procedures have improved outcomes immensely, now more than ever, additional research is needed. This research comes from many sources, but the most effective way to obtain such valuable information is through clinical trials. What is a Cancer Clinical Trial? Cancer clinical trials help researchers determine if a treatment option or drug is safe and effective against certain cancers. Today’s drug development strategies typically incorporate precision medicine approaches into their research platform. Clinical trials are traditionally conducted in four phases. In phase I trials, a small group of participants are tested to determine the safety of a drug as well as the appropriate dosage and side effects. Phase II trials are similar but involve more participants and test how well a treatment works. Phase III trials enroll even more peopletypically in the hundreds or thousands-and usually compare a trial drug to the current standard of care treatment. In many cases, this is the last step before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the drug as a treatment option. Finally, phase IV trials are undertaken after the FDA has approved a drug. This final stage continues to research the long-term side effects or benefits of drug use. The latest trials spur the latest advancements While many trials research specific drugs targeting specific cancers, the possibility exists to conduct such research in a broader format. “The Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study is the first-ever clinical trial by ASCO,” says Eugene Ahn, MD, medical director of clinical research at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center (Midwestern) in Zion, Ill. “This trial aims to improve our understanding of how commercially available anti-cancer drugs perform on a broader range of cancers by matching drugs to tumors with specific genomic mutations that the drugs are designed to target regardless of their location in the body.” Each of the targeted therapies included in the study has already been approved by the FDA to treat specific cancers. This trial will collect data on how these anti-cancer drugs perform on patients with advanced cancer types when used outside of their FDA-approved indications. The hope is that by studying these drugs-which are provided at no cost to the study participantsresearchers will gain new insights on the drugs’ potential uses. Taking an Active Role in a Clinical Trial Clinical trials like TAPUR are important for the advancement of cancer care and treatment. If you are considering enrolling in TAPUR or any other clinical trial, its important you know that enrollment is voluntary and a decision between you and your medical oncologist. Ask questions to find out if enrolling in a trial is right for you. CTCA at Midwestern is one of five CTCA sites and the first location in Illinois enrolling patients in the ASCO TAPUR trial. You can learn more about the TAPUR study by visiting clinicaltrials. gov. The study is registered on the site (NCT 02693535), which includes a list of inclusion/ exclusion criteria and other information. You can also learn more by contacting the clinical trials team at clinicaltrials@ctca-hope.com or by calling 888-841-9129. • Seniors By Morgan & Ryan Rojas for www.cinemacy.com Are you planning on seeing a movie this holiday season and looking for a suggestion that isn’t the latest Star Wars? We here at Cinemacy are happy to recommend a few films we saw this year that also happen to be some our favorites. On a side note, we also want to quickly express our thanks to Herald Publications who, going on our fourth year, continue to allow us to share our thoughts on indie films with you. We sincerely hope that through Cinemacy, you have learned of a new movie or checked out a film that you might not have otherwise considered, which is what inspires us year after year. Happy holidays! The Florida Project (111 min. Rated R) by Ryan Rojas Imagine if The Little Rascals took place within a string of budget motels located outside Disney World and you have The Florida Project, the most triumphant statement on childhood since 2014’s Boyhood. Following a group of youngsters over one unsupervised summer as they run, play and altogether cause mischief around the extended-stay motels where they live, writer and director Sean Baker’s second feature film is a masterful exercise in dichotomy. Juxtaposing beautiful moments of kids running towards rainbows and celebrating fireworks in the low-income environment where vices and dangers loom large, Baker reveals the fantasy against the harsh reality of their lives. Willem Dafoe, as maintenance worker Bobby, is subtle and stunning. But it’s the spunky six year-old Brooklynn Prince who steals the show as spirited youngster Moonee, whose boundless energy reminds us that the make-believe and innocence of childhood inevitably ends, but should be cherished while it’s here. Call Me By Your Name (132 min. Rated R) by Morgan Rojas Call Me By Your Name is the rare kind of big-screen adaptation that not only stays true to the details that made the novel so special, but improves upon them. Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer star as two acquaintances/turned friends/turned lovers who navigate the confused feelings of desire for each other over one sunshine-soaked summer in a 1980s Italian countryside. With a screenplay by James Ivory and directed by Luca Guadagnino, the story is beautifully sensual and lyrical, making for a romantic film that offers enough intimacy and devastation to capsize anyone. Newcomer Chalamet commands the film as teen Elio, whose journey of self-discovery and coming-of-age is one that bridges worlds in its emotional resonance and is already gathering awards and early Best Actor buzz. Lady Bird (94 min. Rated R) by Morgan Rojas The mother-daughter relationship can be a delicate dance, especially during those teenage years when it feels like the world and everyone in it is literally against you, and if you could only move to New York, that would solve everything! For those of us who have lived through that phase (*raises hand), Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut, Lady Bird, is sure to strike a personal chord. Saoirse Ronan leads a cast of equally talented actors as she struggles to see eye to eye with her mother and vice versa—with neither realizing their frustrations stem from the fact that they are exactly alike. This is a must-see for anyone who likes their humor darkly realistic and cunning. • Orbituary Ruth Lucille Hiersemann Ruth Lucille Hiersemann went to be with her Lord Jesus on October 30, 2017 after a long illness. Ruth was born on March 4, 1931 to Lucy and Kenneth Sears and raised in Elburn, Illinois. In 1958 she relocated to Inglewood, California, teaching in the Inglewood and Los Angeles County schools. Ruth was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Inglewood and was very active in the church. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brothers James and Stanley Sears. She is survived by her nephew, James Sears and sister-in-law Betty Sears of Ventura, CA, cousin John Hardtla of Mercer Island, WA and the Rainey Family of Wichita Falls, TX. 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