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February Spotlight: Integrative Therapies
Learn more about how integrative therapies can improve the quality of life of cancer patients, view related stories and videos, take our health quiz, and more.
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Monthly health quiz
What is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in the U.S.?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Berries are a good source of Vitamin C and fiber as well as the phytonutrient ellagic acid, which may help slow the growth of cancer cells. Try Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips.
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CSC Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge
Grab your skis or snowboard and head to Nashoba Valley Ski Area for a day of skiing, team competition, fun, and fundraising to benefit the Jimmy Fund. Form a team, challenge another skier, race and raise money for a good cause.
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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 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.
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Featured Story
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FEBRUARY 2008
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Dana-Farber installs new imaging equipment capable of completing scans faster
The installation of a Toshiba CT (computed tomography) scanner in the Lank Radiology Department is one of the first milestones in a year-long project to update imaging technology services at Dana-Farber.
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News
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'Councils' have offered 'counsel' for 10 years
For the past decade, the Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFAC) have left their mark throughout Dana-Farber, from improving patient services to helping design clinics to publishing Side by Side, a
newsletter written by and for patients and families.
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New picture of HIV-1's protein jacket identifies attractive target for antibody-based vaccine
By coaxing the HIV-1 protein to reveal a hidden portion of its protein coat, scientists at Dana-Farber and Harvard Medical School have provided a newly detailed picture of how protective, or so-called broadly neutralizing, antibodies block HIV-1 infection.
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Dana-Farber launches online stores
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 an individual event logo.
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Survivor Story: A teen friendship flowers between hospital roommates
When she became hospital roommates with Chelsie, who was the same age and had received the same diagnosis, Valerie Bradley learned that cancer can bring people together in a way nothing else can.
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Save the Date
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Lymphedema Talks
DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This educational session discusses lymphedema risks, causes and management. For more information or to register, please call (617) 632-2217.
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Friday, February 22, 2008
Side Effects of Treatment: Learn More About Blood Counts
DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This education series is hosted by the Blum Resource Center and facilitated by a representative of the Patient/Family Education Department. To register and obtain further information, call (617) 632-2099.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Chefs Cooking for Hope
Sip champagne, enjoy delicious food from Boston's top chefs and help fight cancer at the Friends of Dana Farber's 10th annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope." More than 40 chefs, restaurants and caterers will serve their culinary specialties, including chef Kevin Crawley from Coriander, who is serving as honorary chair for the event.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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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For more information
To view all of our upcoming seminars, workshops, and fundraising events, go to our Event Calendar.
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