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APRIL 19, 2018 What causes cancer? 9 risk factors to know about About 1 in 3 people in the United States will get cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. It's usually not easy to tell why that cancer develops – but researchers have established some of the main factors that can increase or decrease your overall cancer risk.    >> READ MORE More than 25 years with a brain tumor and still forging a hopeful trail "When our son Chris was seven, he and my husband Jeff set a goal of hiking the entire 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. It took them 17 years, and celebrating their progress helped me along my own journey. I'm still traveling my path – one treatment at a time."    >> READ MORE What part does genetics play in pediatric leukemia? Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer. There are some syndromes caused by mutations in the "germline" that are present in every cell of the body that can be inherited from a parent, creating a predisposition to a variety of cancers. >> READ MORE ALSO IN THIS ISSUE For this oncologist and cancer patient, Monday's race was personal Katie Janeway, MD, is a pediatric oncologist and a cancer survivor, having been diagnosed and treated for acute myeloid leukemia in 2014. "I really want to show myself and others out there who are struggling with cancer that recovery is possible. And I can't think of better way to do that than training to run the Boston Marathon for Dana-Farber," Janeway says. >> READ MORE What is neutropenia and how is it treated? Neutropenia is a condition associated with a low white blood cell count. These types of white blood cells, called neutrophils, are made in the bone marrow and fight off infections. If there is a decrease in neutrophil production, an accelerated usage of neutrophils, or an increased destruction of neutrophils, the risk of infection increases, particularly those caused by bacteria or fungi. >> 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 A former caregiver talks about honoring hopes and fears >> Cancer Biology 101: What is drug resistance? >> How is gene therapy being used to treat cancer? >> 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 Facebook live: Pediatric liver tumors Wednesday, April 25, 2018 2:00 p.m. EST Facebook Live What's new in treatment and research for pediatric liver tumors? Join us on Facebook Live for a Q&A discussion with Allison F. O'Neill, MD, director of the Pediatric Liver Tumor Program. Get a reminder | View events calendar Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai Sunday, September 23, 2018 Four routes along the historic Boston Marathon course Walk to conquer cancer in the 30th anniversary of the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Sign up and lace up to support Dana-Farber's mission to conquer cancer in children and adults. Register 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 Jimmy Fund 5K & Fun Run presented by Bayer Join friends, family, and other Jimmy Fund supporters for the first annual Jimmy Fund 5K & Fun Run on Sunday, July 22. Learn more 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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