Pediatric Ewing sarcoma patient faces disease with courage | Spotlight

APRIL 5, 2018 Pediatric Ewing sarcoma patient faces disease with courage Pediatric cancer patients are often said to mature faster than their peers, but Amelia Zai is in an especially big hurry. The 12-year-old has shown so much gumption during her treatment that she appears ready to go straight from middle school to medical school.    >> READ MORE How treatment works for CAR T-cell therapy patients Although several different types of CAR T-cell therapies are currently in use, both in clinical trials and standard therapy, the treatment process entails a standard series of steps. >> READ MORE How can I reduce my risk of colorectal cancer? Certain risk factors for colon and rectal cancer can't be changed, such as older age, elements of family and personal history, and certain hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes. However, there are a number of steps people can take to reduce their risk. >> READ MORE ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Immunotherapy/PARP inhibitor combination produces ovarian cancer remissions at much higher rate than either drug alone The results are especially impressive in light of the fact that study participants had received multiple earlier treatments for ovarian cancer, and therefore represented an especially hard-to-treat group. >> READ MORE Signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer Esophageal cancer forms in tissues that line the esophagus – the hollow, muscular tube that moves food and liquid from the throat down into the stomach. While relatively uncommon in the United States, esophageal cancer is often challenging to diagnose and treat, as it usually doesn't cause symptoms until the cancer has already advanced. >> 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 Release of immunotherapy at site of tumor surgery eliminates cancer spread >> What is the relationship between gut microbes and cancer? >> Skin tags and skin cancer: What you should know >> Cancer Podcast Series Tune in to hear about common cancer myths, new research and treatment options, and survivorship strategies. Listen in or download SAVE THE DATE Spiritual Health and the Value of Silence and Solitude Wednesday, April 11, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Blum Center Led by Dana-Farber's Chaplain, Yaroslav Nalysnyk, MD, this group series addresses the important role of spirituality in coping with cancer. View events calendar Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® presented by Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM Tuesday, June 5 – Thursday, June 7, 2018 Noon – 8:00 p.m. City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA Join us for all-you-can-eat ice cream at the 36th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl. Buy tickets HOW TO HELP Bat and field at Fenway John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day is Saturday, June 2. Play ball to support lifesaving care at Dana-Farber. Register to play today Make your mark on cancer Support cancer research through the Gene Display. Deadline for August installation is Saturday, June 30. 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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