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MAY 3, 2018 CAR T-cell therapy KymriahTM, now approved for lymphoma Dana-Faber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center (DF/BWCC) is a certified treatment center for the just approved CAR T-cell therapy tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah™) for certain lymphoma patients. This treatment was just approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.    >> READ MORE Nuts and colon cancer: What's the link? Can consuming nuts reduce the risk of colon cancer recurrence and death? Why? Which nuts reduce risk? Our experts weigh in.    >> READ MORE Given months to live, kidney cancer patient defies the odds Michael Mullan was given six months to live when he came to Dana-Farber to be treated for his third cancer diagnosis. Now, two years later, Mullan's cancer is still at bay because of immunotherapy and targeted chemotherapy – and through it all, he achieved one of his dreams: graduating from Harvard Law School. >> READ MORE ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Infections and cancer: What you should know Common infections such as those that cause the common cold, strep throat, some skin conditions, or diarrheal diseases do not cause cancer or make cancer more likely to occur. However, infections with specific types of viruses, bacteria, or parasites can increase an individual's risk for certain kinds of cancer. >> READ MORE Dana-Farber researcher to co-lead Stand Up To Cancer's new approach to multiple myeloma Stand Up To Cancer announced a $10 million award to a Stand Up To Cancer Dream Team focused on revolutionizing the treatment of multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer of plasma cells, through early detection of precursor conditions before they turn into full-blown disease. >> 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 5 things to know about early cancer detection >> Dr. Allison O'Neill on pediatric liver tumors – Video >> The latest in immunotherapy for gynecologic cancers >> Join our online cancer community Connect with cancer patients around the country for support and information about your disease. Learn more about CancerConnect SAVE THE DATE Drum Circle for Beginners Thursday, May 10, 2018 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Smith Building, Room 330 This session includes a guided experience of mindfulness in basic drumming techniques, and group drumming instruction for all levels. Please call 617-632-3322 or email the Zakim Center to register. 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. Purchase 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 Collect money at the movies Hit the big screen and help fight cancer when you collect money at the movies this summer. Register to volunteer 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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