Is cancer contagious?

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Gordon Freeman, PhD, and the potential of immunotherapy at Dana-Farber

May 4, 2017 What's new in immunotherapy for head and neck cancer? For patients with advanced cancers, immune-based therapies have started to show results against these hard-to-treat tumors. Is cancer contagious? In this episode of Cancer Mythbusters, we tackle this question with the help of Ann S. LaCasce, MD, MMSc – and explore how to reduce the negative stigma that some cancer patients face as a result of their diagnoses. Attacking pancreatic cancer's defense Facing only months to live, Doron Broman came to Dana-Farber hoping for a miracle. Today, Broman is cancer-free. He is an "exceptional responder." 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. Do you need genetic testing to assess your cancer risk? The vast majority of cancers do not have a strong hereditary link, but for people who have been diagnosed with cancer or have a significant family history of the disease, genetic testing can often shed light on the cause of the disease or an individual's likelihood of developing it or other cancers. Gordon Freeman, PhD, and the potential of immunotherapy at Dana-Farber Dana-Farber's Gordon Freeman, PhD, on how to take the brakes off the immune system so that it can attack cancer, and on the "Aha" moment when he knew they had a breakthrough. Save the date Living Proof: Celebrating Survivorship Wednesday, May 24, 2017 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Yawkey Conference Center, and Lavine Family Dining Pavilion Everyone is invited to join Dana-Farber's annual celebration of cancer survivorship, presented by the Perini Family Survivors' Center. The event includes two afternoon sessions highlighting survivorship research and programs, plus an evening cocktail reception featuring Jimmy Fund Chair and two-time cancer survivor, Larry Lucchino. Learn more and register | View events calendar Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® presented by Valvoline Instant Oil Change Tuesday, June 6, 2017 – Thursday, June 8, 2017 Noon – 8:00 p.m. City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA Join us for all-you-can-eat ice cream at the 35th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl. Purchase tickets Bat and field at Fenway Saturday, June 3, is John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day. Play ball to support lifesaving care at Dana-Farber. Register to play today 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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