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OCTOBER 19, 2017 Dana-Farber/Brigham to offer breakthrough therapy just approved Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, the only facility in the northeast to be part of the clinical trial, is one of a few locations certified to offer this new therapy, Yescarta, nationwide.    Can breast implants cause cancer? Some women choose to receive breast implants, for cosmetic reasons or breast reconstruction, following a mastectomy. But does this result in a heightened chance of developing cancer? We provide the facts.    What's new in treatment for pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)? "Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a very exciting development in our ability to treat childhood ALL," says Lewis Silverman, MD. "It offers hope to those that we haven't been able to treat with conventional therapy."    ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Skin cysts and cancerous growths: What is the difference? New bumps or lumps on the skin can be concerning, especially if you aren't sure whether it is a cancerous growth or a benign cyst. While it is often possible to distinguish between the two by touch and appearance, in some cases additional tests may be needed to determine which it is.   Stem cell transplant recipient celebrates 20 years of life with caregivers Twenty years to the day after undergoing the stem cell transplant that saved him, Todd Ellison reunited with the Dana-Farber caregivers who changed his life – in more ways than one. Ellison, who was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in his early 20s, shared handshakes and "thank you" cake with his doctors Joseph Antin, MD, and Hanno Hock, MD, PhD. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT We are committed to providing the most advanced and compassionate care possible. First appointments are often available within 24 hours. Connect online or call 866-705-0122 (adult patients) or 877-689-0699 (pediatric patients). MORE STORIES What's new in immunotherapy for brain tumors? >> What are the symptoms of metastatic breast cancer? >> Dana-Farber Cancer Institute joins the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy >> Recipe and Nutrition App Download our iPhone or Android app to find healthy recipes and search by common symptoms (such as nausea or mouth sores), to help customize dietary needs while going through treatment. Download the app SAVE THE DATE Facebook Live: Immunotherapy and Breast Cancer Friday, October 20, 2017 12:30 p.m. EST Join us for a Facebook Live chat with Ian E. Krop, MD, PhD. Dr. Krop will talk about immunotherapy and breast cancer. Click 'Going' on the Facebook event for a reminder. View our events calendar Go, fight, win ... fundraise! Now through December 1, 2017 Rally your cheerleading squad to raise vital funds for cancer care and research through Cheer for Dana-Farber® presented by Plymouth Rock Assurance. Learn more today HOW TO HELP Start a golf tournament Honor a loved one, remember a patient, or support a colleague with help from Jimmy Fund Golf. Start your tournament Join us for UnMask Cancer Join us on October 21 for a dazzling night of fabulous food and entertainment to benefit Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. Help us UnMask cancer SUBSCRIBE >> Feedback - Thoughts about our newsletter? Email us © Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / 450 Brookline Avenue / Boston, MA 02215 / www.dana-farber.org

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