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Also: What are the symptoms of leukemia?
Also: What are the symptoms of leukemia?
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Also: What are the symptoms of leukemia?
Also: What are the symptoms of leukemia?
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Spotlight E-Newsletter
October 20, 2016
Joyce Liu, MD, MPH and Ursula Matulonis, MD
An array of new therapies that target vulnerabilities in ovarian cancer are now being developed and tested in clinical trials. Our aim is to find which agents, in which combinations, work best in which patients.
Icandace Woods and Joy Yang
A cancer diagnosis is a life-altering experience for most people, but young women with breast cancer often face extra challenges specific to their stage of life. Learn more about our program – the first and only one of its kind in New England.
Miles Goldberg
"After I watched some videos about how much mobility you have with rotationplasty, and met some people who had it done, I knew it was for me," says Miles.
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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 within 24 hours.
pain medication
Cancer and its treatment cause pain for many patients, whether from the location of a tumor, from the tumor spreading to another area such as the bones, or from side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. We explain what you need to know about pain medication.
older adult with doctor
Many of the symptoms of leukemia, such as fever and unexplained weight loss, occur in most types of the disease, from acute myeloid leukemia to chronic lymphocytic leukemia and others. However, some symptoms indicate a specific form.
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This program is for patients who have finished with active cancer treatment and continue to have problems with falling/staying asleep. Learn to improve your sleep without the use of medication. To register, call 617-632-5920 or email survivorship_research@dfci.harvard.edu.
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