Thursday, June 15, 2017

Immunotherapy's latest weapon: Cellular therapies - Spotlight

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Spotlight E-Newsletter
June 15, 2017
Sarah Nikiforow, MD, PhD
Sometimes called a "living drug," cellular therapies use a patient's own immune system cells to rally an attack on cancer.
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What does it mean for a patient to enroll in a clinical trial? In this episode of Cancer Mythbusters, we break down common myths and questions about how these trials work.
Jordan Kraft
"Cancer has taken a lot of things from me: my health, my safety, my time, my hair. On my wedding day, I was a piece of living art created by talented craftspeople and dear friends."
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Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD
Call 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.
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Gaining the wisdom of another's experience can be invaluable when facing something new – including cancer. Through the SoulMates program at Dana-Farber's Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers, newly diagnosed breast cancer patients can be paired with people who have been there.
David Reardon, MD
Can the diagnosis of a brain tumor be traced to a particular cause or risk factor? Do men have a greater brain tumor risk than women? We discuss the latest research.
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