Thursday, August 4, 2016

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Also: Clinical trial helps Betsy Brauser live with ovarian cancer
Also: Clinical trial helps Betsy Brauser live with ovarian cancer
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Also: Clinical trial helps Betsy Brauser live with ovarian cancer
Also: Clinical trial helps Betsy Brauser live with ovarian cancer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Jimmy Fund
Spotlight E-Newsletter
August 4, 2016
Matthew Davids, MD, MMSc
Repeated doses of an immunotherapy drug can restore a complete remission for some stem cell transplant recipients.
Garrick Johnson, PA, and Shirley Clark
Age is the biggest single risk factor for cancer. We discuss age-related factors that may play a role in increasing risks.
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Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center has been named the best for cancer care in New England for the 16th straight year by U.S. News & World Report.
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Call 1-877-442-3324 or connect online. We are committed to providing the most advanced and compassionate care possible. First appointments are often available with 24 hours.
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If you've ever donated blood or platelets, there's a reasonable chance that your donation went to help a cancer patient. That's because cancer and certain treatments can damage blood cells, which means some patients may need transfusions.
Betsy and Michael Brauser
For the Brausers, it was an easy choice. The clinical trial was a great unknown, but what they did know was that recurrent ovarian cancer is usually resistant to standard treatment. It offered them the best opportunity to look toward the future.
Save the date
prostate cancer support group participants
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Smith Building, Room 308 and 309

The Prostate Health Education Network focuses on the needs of black men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Facilitated by Thomas Farrington and Jacques Carter, MD. View calendar
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Join us for UnMask Cancer
Saturday, October 22, 2016
8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston St., Boston, MA

Support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund by enjoying a night of fabulous food and entertainment, hosted by Bill and Giuliana Rancic. Buy tickets
How to Help
Sunrise to Sunset
Join us on October 17 for the Sunrise to Sunset Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament – 36 holes, 2 courses, 1 mission.
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Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai
Sign up and conquer cancer on September 25.
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U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center the nation's #1 pediatric cancer program in its new Best Children's Hospitals rankings. Learn more

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