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March 16, 2017 What's new in immunotherapy and melanoma? Immunotherapy is now the treatment of choice for many patients with advanced melanoma. Five things to know about colon cancer Colon cancer incidence is increasing among young adults. What are the risk factors? And what are your options for getting screened? Positivity and cancer: Be yourself Melissa Angiolillo shares wisdom from her breast cancer journey, "There is no right way or wrong way to have cancer. Be your most authentic self." 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. Then and now with lymphoma and breast cancer survivor Catherine Goff Between two cancers and other health complications, Catherine Goff built a full, happy life that continues today. Listen as she explains how the two diagnoses affected her physically and emotionally. Novel compound that engages 'second arm' of immune system reduces breast tumors and metastases A compound able to reverse the allegiance of innate immune system cells – turning them from tumor enablers into tumor opponents – caused breast tumors in mice to shrink and withdraw from distant metastases. Save the date Support Dana-Farber through the Boston Globe Do you subscribe to the Boston Globe? GRANT enables readers to support New England's non-profits by choosing which ones are given free advertising space. The organizations that receive the most GRANT votes receive a free ad in the Globe. Submit your GRANT votes for Dana-Farber | View events calendar Rally for the Jimmy Fund presented by Sully's Brand Monday, April 3, 2017 Your workplace or school Wear Sox gear to work or school on Fenway opening day. Presented by Sully's Brand. Visit RallyForTheJimmyFund.org Jimmy Fund Fit Fest Join us on Saturday, May 6, for an outdoor fitness festival to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Get Fit. Fight Cancer! 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 Please reinstall our nutrition app. We've recently added new 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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