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OCTOBER 5, 2017 What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer? The thyroid gland plays a very important role in regulating the body's metabolism and function. Hormones released by the thyroid gland help to control heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. Learn more about signs and symptoms of this cancer, as well as risk factors.    Advanced ovarian cancer: 4 things to know Linda Dzobiek has been living with ovarian cancer for 13 years. She has been in treatment for 9 out of the 13 years since her diagnosis. She has experienced many ups and downs. In this blog post, she shares a few things she's learned along the way.    Dana-Farber relaunches its website for improved user experience The new website will provide an even better way for users to get the information they need quickly, no matter what device they are using. The site incorporates larger, more engaging graphics and text, and allows for greater visitor interactivity with the site's content.    ALSO IN THIS ISSUE How is immunotherapy used to treat lymphoma? While new types of immunotherapy are being used to treat a wide variety of cancers, immunotherapy has been a front-line treatment for lymphoma for decades. Learn more about the array of immunotherapy approaches being used in treatment and in clinical trials for patients with lymphoma.   Gene therapy helps treat boy's rare immune disorder Duy Anh "Harry" Le's parents were despondent when they learned of his diagnosis, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. They traveled from Vietnam to enroll him in a gene therapy trial at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. "I always say a miracle happened with gene therapy," his father says, "and Harry was born again in Boston." 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 Can immunotherapy be used to treat prostate cancer? >> Breast cancer patient is a one woman show – In more ways than one >> Stem cell donor celebrates life of man he helped save >> Cancer Podcast Series Dana-Farber's cancer podcast series covers a wide range of topics, including new research, the latest treatments, and survivorship. Download podcasts SAVE THE DATE Milford Coping with Cancer Support Group Tuesday, October 10, 2017 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room, 20 Prospect St, Milford, MA Join us to discuss ways to cope with fear and anxiety and share hope and meaning with others facing similar challenges. Call 508-488-3783 for more information. View the calendar Join us for UnMask Cancer Saturday, October 21, 2017 8:00 p.m. – midnight Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston St, Boston, MA A dazzling night of fabulous food and entertainment to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Help us UnMask Cancer HOW TO HELP New holiday cards & gifts Purchase Dana-Farber Holiday Cards & Gifts and spread cheer while making a difference in the fight against cancer. Place your order today Make your mark on cancer Support cancer research through the Gene Display. Deadline for February installation is December 31. Name a gene 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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