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March Spotlight: Patient and Family Advisory Councils
At Dana-Farber, patients and families actively participate in the Institute's approach to care through our Patient and Family Advisory Councils. Learn more about how these councils help Dana-Farber fulfill its mission to provide truly patient-centered care.
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Monthly health quiz
True or false: Tobacco use increases a person's risk for developing bladder cancer.
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Asparagus protects against certain forms of cancer and offers potent anti-viral properties. The green vegetable is high in glutathione, which has both antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties. Try this asparagus soup recipe for a healthy and "green" St. Patrick's Day meal.
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Show your pride for Dana-Farber by sporting an item from our online stores. Choose from dozens of products with the Dana-Farber, Jimmy Fund, or individual event logo.
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Rally Against CancerSM
Team up with Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester and the Jimmy Fund to support Dana-Farber's mission to conquer cancer. Give $5 to advance cancer care and research and, in return, wear your Sox gear to work or school on April 6 – Opening Day at Fenway Park.
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Name a Gene
Make your mark on the fight against cancer with a gift to the Gene Display. You can honor a family member, friend, or caregiver by permanently engraving a gene with your personal message of hope.
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Mission Possible Campaign
For 60 years, it has been our vision to eradicate cancer and the fear it engenders. Support Dana-Farber's $1 billion campaign to conquer cancer. Mission Possible Campaign
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Featured Story
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MARCH 2009
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Researchers find an Achilles heel of most flu viruses
A scientific team led by Dana-Farber researchers identified a group of normal human antibodies that neutralize a vast range of flu viruses, including the "bird flu" and many seasonal flus. The discovery may lead to a universal vaccine that confers lifelong immunity against most flu strains. Read more | Video
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Tiny particles offer big promise for lung cancer treatment
Yolonda Colson, MD, PhD, a cardiothoracic surgeon in the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center, is testing a small solution to the problem of lung cancer recurrence following surgery. Colson is a pioneer in the study of how nanoparticles can act as delivery vehicles for chemotherapy drugs. Read more
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Patient knowledge of health information influences cancer treatment
A new analysis finds that when colorectal cancer patients seek out health information from the internet and news media, they are more likely to be aware of and receive the latest treatments for their disease. The study indicates that informed patients can influence their own treatment, sometimes in inappropriate ways. Read more
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Gene switch offers target for leukemia therapy, study finds
In a recent study published in Cancer Cell, researchers at Dana-Farber report success in creating mice whose MLL and AF4 genes are fused together – an advance that could improve acute lymphoblastic leukemia therapies. Read more
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Clinicians using electronic prescribing override most medication safety alerts
Computer-based systems that allow clinicians to prescribe drugs electronically are designed to automatically warn of potential medication errors. A new study by investigators at Dana-Farber and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center reveals clinicians often override those alerts and rely instead on their own judgment. Read more
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First Person: James Bond
Bond: The real James Bond, who shows more bravery fighting multiple myeloma than the fictional secret agent displays in his skirmishes. This energetic survivor shares how Dana-Farber clinical trials saved his life. Read more
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The big switch: Epigenetics is gaining ground at Dana-Farber
Robert Levy explains "epigenetics," the system for switching genes on and off without changing their basic sequence, in this award-winning article from the Spring/Summer 2008 Paths of Progress. Levy won the Association of American Medical Colleges' Robert G. Fenley Award for his explanation of this complex area of genetics and its expanding role in cancer research.
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Recipes from 'Chefs Cooking for Hope'
Want a taste of the Friends of Dana-Farber's 11th annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope"? Honorary chef Tom Berry of Temple Bar shares four recipes, including one featured at this year's event. Tom Berry's recipes
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Ask the Nutritionist: Meals for a cancer patient who also has diabetes
The daughter-in-law of a man with cancer and diabetes asks our nutritionist for advice on his diet. What can they feed him that will not exacerbate his high sugar and calcium levels or make him nauseous, while still providing the nutrition he needs to stay healthy throughout treatment?
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Transition: Life After Cancer
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Dana-Farber, Shields Warren 400 Conference Room
A program for adult patients and their care partners. Join us for a conversation about the celebration and the challenge of completing treatment. Registration is not required. Facilitated by Amy Grose, LICSW, and Judy Balboni, RN. Sponsored by the Blum Resource Center and The Lance Armstrong Foundation Survivorship Clinic. For more information, call Kate Burke at (617) 632-2931.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Confidants: Create a New You
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Best Western at the Longwood Medical Area
This group, formerly known as "Young Survivors Support Group (Breast & Gynecological Cancer)," is for women who are 45 or under and have been out of treatment at least six months for breast or gynecological cancer. Registration is required. To register, call Jane Bausch at (617) 632-3309.
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge
Help us reach the ultimate finish line – a world without cancer – by supporting a Boston Marathon ® runner who is a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. Learn how to support a runner.
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Monday, May 4 - Sunday, May 10, 2009
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer
Mark your calendar for a week of delicious days of desserts, just in time for Mother's Day. For ten years, Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer has teamed up with local bakeries and restaurants, which dedicate 100 percent of proceeds from the sales of one special dessert to breast cancer research and care at Dana-Farber. Learn more |
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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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