Thursday, June 2, 2016

Manicures and Cancer Risk; Precision Medicine; and a Very Special Fenway Park Visit


Also: The difference between Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Also: The difference between Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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Also: The difference between Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Also: The difference between Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Jimmy Fund
Spotlight E-Newsletter
June 2, 2016
Chris Sander, PhD, director of the cBio Center at Dana-Farbe
This cBioPortal software helps investigators detect patterns of abnormalities across groups of patients and cancer types.
manicure
The primary kind of ultraviolet radiation emitted by some nail dryers is the same type used in tanning beds, which studies have linked to an increase in skin cancer risk.
Brock Holt and pediatric patient, Layla
See sweet and spontaneous moments as Brock Holt gives a tour of Fenway Park's Green Monster to Layla, a pediatric patient.
Also in this issue
member of care team
Whether you call our toll-free number or schedule your appointment online, a New Patient Coordinator will contact you by phone within 24 hours. We're committed to providing you with the most advanced, compassionate care and support available.
Maggie Loucks, NP-C
Diagnosed at 28, Maggie Loucks faced several difficult decisions around her treatment and how it would affect her future fertility. Would she bank embryos? Would she choose the standard treatment, or try a new protocol that may be less toxic?
patients in infographic
Although the diseases may sound similar, there are a variety of differences between Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn more.
Save the date
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Improving Your Sleep
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Smith Building, Room 304

This program is for patients who are finished with active cancer treatment, and take more than 30 minutes to fall asleep. Learn to address sleep problems without the use of medication. To register, call 617-582-8260 or email Survivorship_Research@dfci.harvard.edu.
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June 10 through July 10, 2016
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How to Help
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl®
Join us June 7 – 9 for the country's best all-you-can-eat ice cream festival.
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Bat and field at Fenway
June 11 is John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day. Play ball to support lifesaving care at Dana-Farber.
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