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July 20, 2017 New drug may let people tan safely – without the sun Researchers have developed a potential topical cream that stimulates skin cells to produce the dark pigment, melanin. What are the symptoms of soft tissue sarcomas? There are more than 50 types of soft tissue sarcomas. Learn about their symptoms and risk factors in this quick slide show. Who should be treated with immunotherapy? Immunotherapy adds a new dimension to cancer treatment's traditional cornerstones of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Also in this issue How this young, active mom adjusted to her cancer diagnosis In the latest episode of Voices: Then and Now, Gabby Spear recalls her experience being diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer and how it affected her family life. Cancer survivor Jen Fox is still an optimist Even after facing two bouts with Hodgkin Lymphoma and one stem cell transplant, Jen Fox remains upbeat. Find out why. Kraft Family Blood Donor Center in need of blood and platelets this summer The Kraft Family Blood Donor Center, which supplies platelets and blood products to patients at Dana-Farber and Brigham and Women's, is in need of donors during the summer months. Blood supplies nationwide are currently at critically low levels. Schedule your donation and help replenish the supply for our patients. 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. Save the date Yogalates Wednesday, July 26, 2017 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Smith Building, Room 330 This class fuses the practices of Hatha Yoga and Pilates and is open to patients who have been newly diagnosed with cancer, receiving treatment, or are in remission. This class will work on building strength, endurance, and flexibility, while toning the deep core muscles. Email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu or call 617-632-3322 to register. View calendar Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai Sunday, September 24, 2017 Four routes along the historic Boston Marathon course Sign up and lace up to support Dana-Farber's mission to conquer cancer in children and adults. Register today Make your mark on cancer Support cancer research through the Gene Display. Deadline for August installation is July 31. Name a gene today Pan-Mass Challenge August 5 – 6 Be a part of the PMC's $48 million goal for 2017 and support a rider you know. Give to a rider today Join our online cancer community Connect with cancer patients around the country for support and information about your disease. Learn more about CancerConnect 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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