Mantis Society Study Center: Do concussions increase the risk for brain cancer?

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Do concussions increase the risk for brain cancer?

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November 3, 2016

Immunotherapy beats chemotherapy in clinical trial

The new drug was so effective that an international clinical trial was halted when the advantage became apparent.

Is there a concussion-brain cancer link?

With football season in full swing, concussions and their consequences promise to be in the news. Is there a link between concussions and cancer?

Thank you PMC

The Pan-Mass Challenge announced a $47 million milestone gift to Dana-Farber. The pioneer of the a-thon industry raises the bar once again, bringing total funds raised to $547 million.

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Creamy butternut squash soup

There are over 40 different types of squash, including a long list of winter varieties like acorn, butternut and Hubbard squash. With their rich, orange flesh, winter squashes contain more carotenoids (a type of phytonutrient) and more vitamins and minerals than summer squashes.

Genetics vs. genomics: What's the difference?

Almost every aspect of health and disease is influenced in some way by the inherited information in cells, written in the chemical code of DNA and packaged in distinct units known as genes. Although genetics and genomics are related, scientists define them differently.

Save the date

Volunteer Sue Conlin in the Blum Resource Room library

Eleanor and Maxwell Blum Patient and Family Resource Center
20th Anniversary Celebration

Monday, November 7, 2016
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Blum Resource Center, Yawkey 1
In celebration of the 20th anniversary, we are hosting a series of programs and workshops. Dana-Farber patients, staff, and volunteers are invited. Call 617-632-5570 or email blum_center@dfci.harvard.edu. View calendar

Chefs for Jimmy

Friday, January 20, 2017
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Chez Josef, Agawam, MA
Join us for the 27th annual Chefs for Jimmy Denim and Diamonds event hosted by Winer Levsky Group of UBS Financial Services Inc. This memorable evening will feature delicious local dishes from the Pioneer Valley's best restaurants and caterers raising money for cancer research and patient care. Buy tickets