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What are the symptoms of soft tissue sarcomas? Spotlight

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Jimmy Fund
Spotlight E-Newsletter
July 20, 2017
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Researchers have developed a potential topical cream that stimulates skin cells to produce the dark pigment, melanin.
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There are more than 50 types of soft tissue sarcomas. Learn about their symptoms and risk factors in this quick slide show.
Gordon Freeman, PhD
Immunotherapy adds a new dimension to cancer treatment's traditional cornerstones of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Also in this issue
Gabby Spear
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.
Jen Fox
Even after facing two bouts with Hodgkin Lymphoma and one stem cell transplant, Jen Fox remains upbeat. Find out why.
blood donations
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.
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.
Save the date
Ann Marie Turo
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
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Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Four routes along the historic Boston Marathon course

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