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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Find out quick facts and related news and links.
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Monthly health quiz
What percentage of colon cancer cases occur in people age 50 and older?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Quinoa contains all eight essential amino acids needed for building muscle tissue, making it a "complete" protein. Try Moroccan Quinoa Salad with Dressing.
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Rally Against Cancer
Gear up for the Red Sox Home Opener by registering a team to Rally Against Cancer. Encourage your co-workers or classmates to donate $5 to the Jimmy Fund and wear Sox apparel to work or school on April 10. The company and school with the most funds raised will win a visit from Red Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis.
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Support a DFMC runner
Help reach the ultimate finish line, a world without cancer, by supporting a Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runner. The Marathon Challenge directs 100 percent of funds raised to the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research.
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Step up to the plate
Support your favorite baseball team and New England's favorite charity by sporting the official Red Sox/Jimmy Fund license plate on your vehicle.
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Make a gift
Your gift to Dana-Farber helps us find cures for
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Featured Story
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MARCH 2007
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'Guardian of the genome' protein found to underlie skin tanning
A protein known for its ability to guard against cancer-causing DNA damage has been found to provide an entirely different level of cancer protection: By prompting the skin to tan in response to ultraviolet light from the sun, it deters the development of melanoma skin cancer.
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News
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Study recommends greater attention to spiritual needs of people with advanced cancer
People with advanced cancer felt they received little or no spiritual support from religious communities and the medical system, according to a recent survey. However, those who did receive such support reported a better quality of life.
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Technology offers practical method of obtaining tumors' 'genetic profile' to guide treatment, scientists report
A study led by researchers at Dana-Farber and Broad Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University provides the first demonstration of a practical method of screening tumors for cancer-related gene abnormalities that might be treated with "targeted" drugs.
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Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer may increase risk of death from cardiovascular disease in older men, study finds
Androgen deprivation therapy, one of the most common treatments for prostate cancer, may increase the risk of death from heart disease in patients over age 65, according to a new study by researchers at Dana-Farber, Brigham and Women's Hospital and other institutions.
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International study points to new breast cancer-susceptibility gene
A gene whose existence was detected only a couple of years ago may increase women's risk of breast cancer when inherited in a mutated form, and may contribute to prostate cancer as well, researchers at Dana-Farber and colleagues in Finland reported in a recent study.
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Study confirms normal patterns of grief, highlights yearning
"Is my grief normal?" That is one of the most common questions posed by people who have lost a loved one. A recent study by Dana-Farber researchers has helped answer that question by affirming the commonly accepted stages of grief: disbelief, yearning, anger, depression, and acceptance, and the sequence in which these emotions occur.
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Running for Dana-Farber
The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team is the largest charity team participating in the Boston Marathon®. WCVB-TV introduces you to two women running in this year's race in honor of the men they love.
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Save the Date
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Friday, March 16, 2007
Introduction to Clinical Trials
DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
10 - 11 a.m.
This educational series is hosted by the Blum Resource Center and facilitated by a representative of the Patient/Family Education Department. To register and obtain additional information, call (617) 632-2099.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Improving Your Chemotherapy Experience
DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
An introduction to side effects and the impact of treatment on patients and families. For more information, please call (617) 632-2099.
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Friday, March 30, 2007
2nd Annual Stuart Weitzman Fashion Show and Luncheon
Join Ovations for the Cure for the 2nd Annual Stuart Weitzman Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year's event also includes a raffle, featuring a host of prize packages together valued at more than $50,000.
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June 5, 6 and 7, 2007
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl®
The 25th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl is the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival. Enjoy ice cream from 10 of the nation's leading ice cream companies while supporting the Jimmy Fund. Group tickets and Scooper Passes are on sale now.
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For more information
To view all of our upcoming seminars, workshops, and fundraising events, go to our Event Calendar.
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