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March Spotlight: Patient Safety
Learn more about some of the initiatives developed at Dana-Farber to ensure the safety of our patients while they undergo cancer treatment, view related stories and videos, ask our experts a question, and more.
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Monthly health quiz
At what age are men and women at average risk of developing colorectal cancer advised to begin screening for the disease?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
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Nordstrom Burlington Gala
Join us at the grand opening of the new Nordstrom at Burlington Mall for an evening of fashion and fun to help raise vital funds for Dana-Farber. Enjoy an exciting fashion show complemented by cocktails, dinner and dessert buffets, musical entertainment and, of course, fabulous shopping.
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Rally Against Cancer
Encourage your coworkers or classmates to give $5 to the Jimmy Fund and wear Sox apparel on April 8. The winning company and school will each receive a visit from Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia.
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Featured Story
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MARCH 2008
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Vaccine-and-antibody treatment shows effectiveness and milder side effects in advanced melanoma and ovarian cancer patients
In a new study, a team led by Dana-Farber researchers shows that giving periodic infusions of such "monoclonal" antibodies to patients who have received a widely used cancer vaccine unleashes a strong immune response to tumors, with less-harsh side effects.
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News
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Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro pledge $27 million for state-of-the-art facilities and services to support cancer care at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
Once again demonstrating their commitment to improve healthcare and the fight against cancer, Carl J. and Ruth G. Shapiro have pledged $27 million to Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center to substantially upgrade and expand its facilities for cancer care services.
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Anxiety linked to overestimation of breast cancer risks
Elevated levels of anxiety may cause women with ductal carcinoma in situ, the most common form of non-invasive breast cancer, to overestimate their risk of recurrence or dying from breast cancer, suggests a study led by Dana-Farber researchers.
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Another way to grow blood vessels: Scientists find alternate pathway to angiogenesis
Researchers at Dana-Farber have found a previously unknown molecular pathway that spurs the growth of new blood vessels when body parts are jeopardized by poor circulation.
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Dana-Farber, Merck & Co. Inc. enter agreement to create "team" approach to cancer drug development
In an effort to improve the success rate of investigational cancer drugs entering clinical trials, the Center for Applied Cancer Science of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Merck and Co., Inc., have established a collaboration to identify promising drug targets, and develop therapeutic candidates to reach those targets.
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Survivor Story: Ronni Gordon takes baby steps
Leukemia challenged her twice, but Ronni Gordon fought back with the same will she displayed in tennis matches and road races, and twice got a boost from her beloved Red Sox.
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Save the Date
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Saturday, March 15, 2008
Support group for teens of adult cancer patients
DFCI, Smith 308/309 Conference Rooms
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This group offers teenagers, aged 13-17, the chance to speak with other teens facing similar experiences and connect on topics such as changes brought about by a parent's cancer, school concerns and supports, reactions of classmates and friends, ideas for taking care of yourself, and resources that can help. Lunch will be provided. Parents/guardians are invited to participate in a separate adult group facilitated by a licensed social worker. For more info or to register, please contact Amanda Moment at (617) 632-5604.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Learn More About The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies
DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
10 - 11 a.m.
Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call (617) 632-2099.
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Friday, April 4, 2008
Stuart Weitzman Fashion Show & Luncheon
Join Ovations for the Cure, the Natick-based non-profit organization dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness and research, for the 3rd annual Stuart Weitzman Fashion Show. The event features 2008 spring/summer shoe and handbag fashions as well as a raffle with a host of prize packages.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
Martinis, Makeovers, and a Mission
Join twoAM for an evening of girlfriends, glamour and giving at Neiman Marcus Copley Place. The evening includes a designer runway fashion show, exclusive trunk shows and beauty events, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and of course, martinis.
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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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