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Also: What to say when a loved one has cancer
Also: What to say when a loved one has cancer
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Spotlight E-Newsletter
June 1, 2017
Temidayo Fadelu, MD
This study found a 42% improvement in disease-free survival and a 57%improvement in overall survival in patients.
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Use our simple guidelines to learn how and when to take control of your health.
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Patients, families, and visitors have a new option to make purchases around the hospital – and another way to help a friend or family member going through cancer.
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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.
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Empathizing with a cancer patient can be difficult. After all, many people haven't had the experience of being diagnosed with cancer themselves, so knowing what to say when a loved one tells you about their illness can be tricky. So what do cancer patients want to hear? We offer some suggestions.
Mark W. Kieran, MD, PhD
Mark W. Kieran, MD, PhD, director of Pediatric Medical Neuro-Oncology at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, spoke to pediatric patient families in a recent Facebook Live Webchat addressing pediatric brain tumor care.
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Meditation with Live Music
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Smith Building, Room 335

Explore how music can help you decrease stress, anxiety, and pain, as well as guide you to a place of increased relaxation. Register by calling 617-632-3322 or email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu. | View calendar
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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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