Precision medicine and immunotherapy for cancer: What to know | Spotlight

JANUARY 18, 2018 Precision medicine and immunotherapy for cancer: What to know Precision medicine and immunotherapy are changing the landscape of cancer treatment. Both are treatment approaches that researchers believe have a great deal of promise to transform cancer care. Learn more about these potential game-changers.    >> READ MORE Why are children more likely to get blood cancers than solid tumors? Cancer is largely a disease that affects older people. Adults are most likely to develop solid tumors such as breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, and bladder cancers. In children and adolescents, by contrast, the most common malignancies are blood cancers.    >> READ MORE How gene therapy works in treating cancer and other conditions There are many types of gene therapy, but all of them involve adding to or modifying the genetic program in a person – his or her DNA blueprint that provides instructions for building and operating the body. >> READ MORE ALSO IN THIS ISSUE How to eat healthfully in the new year A new year often means making resolutions – and for many cancer patients, cancer survivors, and caregivers, making the decision to eat healthfully can help promote strength and overall good health. But what does eating healthfully really mean? Our nutritionist, Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, explains in this webchat. >> READ MORE Life shift: The emotional side of cancer for a young adult The Young Adult Program at Dana-Farber is part of an international initiative to recognize and address the unique circumstances related to lifestyle, work, school, family life, and emotional development that young adults face when living with cancer. In this video, Paul and Christina share their unique knowledge on the need for and ways to get emotional support. >> READ MORE << 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). >> CONTACT US MORE STORIES Mechanism for resistance to immunotherapy treatment discovered >> What is a radiosensitizer? >> What is CNS lymphoma and how is it treated? >> Dana-Farber Care Card The Dana-Farber Care Card is a reloadable spending card for patients, family members, friends, staff, and other visitors to make cashless purchases for food and services. Buy a Care Card SAVE THE DATE Facebook Live: Healthy living Monday, January 22, 2018 12:30 p.m. EST Facebook Join us for a Facebook Live talk with Jennifer Ligibel, MD, discussing the role of integrative therapies and healthy living in cancer care and beyond, and she'll answer your questions live. Get a reminder when event goes live. View events calendar Rally for the Jimmy Fund presented by Chowdaheadz Thursday, April 5, 2018 Your workplace or school Help fight cancer by giving $10+ to the Jimmy Fund and wear Sox gear to work or school April 5, Fenway Opening Day. Learn more HOW TO HELP Include Dana-Farber in your will or living trust A simple, flexible way to ensure we can continue our lifesaving work is a gift in your will or living trust. Learn more Run Any Race Choose any race, any distance, anywhere, and fundraise to help conquer cancer. Register now 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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