Thursday, May 4, 2017

Is cancer contagious?

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Gordon Freeman, PhD, and the potential of immunotherapy at Dana-Farber
Gordon Freeman, PhD, and the potential of immunotherapy at Dana-Farber
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Jimmy Fund
Spotlight E-Newsletter
May 4, 2017
Robert Haddad, MD
For patients with advanced cancers, immune-based therapies have started to show results against these hard-to-treat tumors.
Ann S. LaCasce, MD, MMSc
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.
Doron Broman
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
Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD
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.
Meghan Underhill and Jill Stopfer
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
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
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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
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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
How to Help
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Saturday, June 3, is John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day. Play ball to support lifesaving care at Dana-Farber. Register to play today
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