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February 2, 2017 Precision medicine and pediatric brain tumors Precision medicine can now impact the care of a majority of children with brain tumors. What does a breast cancer lump feel like? More than 80% of breast lumps end up being benign. But can a woman tell if a lump is cancer by the way it feels? Who should get the HPV vaccine? Two strains of HPV are responsible for 70% of all cervical cancer cases. Read about the current guidelines. Also in this issue Make an appointment 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. How to find the right clinical trial Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether new treatments, diagnostic techniques, or disease-prevention strategies are safe and effective in patients. Here's how patients can find the right one for them. Why is it difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of a person's cancer? A diagnosis of cancer always comes as a shock, and the patient naturally asks the physician, why did this happen? Is it something I did or didn't do, or did I inherit it, or were chemicals in the environment to blame? Our scientists weigh in. Save the date Text chat: Sexual Health, Intimacy, and Cancer Monday, February 13, 2017 1:00 p.m. Sign up for the event Join Sharon Bober, PhD, to learn how cancer and its treatment may affect sexual health, and for tips to maintain intimacy during and after treatment. Dr. Bober will take questions live, or you may submit them in advance by emailing webchats@dfci.harvard.edu. View calendar Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai Sunday, September 24, 2017 Four routes along the historic Boston Marathon course Sign up and lace up to support Dana-Farber's mission to conquer cancer in children and adults. Register today Rally for the Jimmy Fund Give $10+ to the Jimmy Fund and wear Sox gear to work or school Monday, April 3. Presented by Sully's Brand. Join the Rally Start a golf tournament Honor a loved one, remember a patient, or support a colleague with help from Jimmy Fund Golf. Start your tournament Recipe and Nutrition App We've recently added new recipes and information to the Ask The Nutritionist: Recipes for Fighting Cancer app. Download the app Feedback - Thoughts about our newsletter? Email us Follow us on: © Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / 450 Brookline Avenue / Boston, MA 02215 / www.dana-farber.org

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