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November is National Marrow Awareness Month
Every 15 minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with a medical condition that requires treatment with a blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant. November is National Marrow Awareness Month, and Dana-Farber is encouraging people to help save lives by registering to be a potential donor.
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Monthly health quiz
What test is required to join the National Marrow Donor Program's donor registry?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Looking for a dessert with some zest for your Thanksgiving meal? This twist on rice pudding includes powerful phytonutrients from the peels of your favorite fruits. Try Citrus Rice Pudding.
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Gifts that keep on giving
From holiday cards to lunch with Red Sox President Larry Lucchino, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund offer many ways for conscientious shoppers to give gifts that keep on giving during this season.
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CIBC Miracle Day
When companies or individuals trade through CIBC World Markets on Wednesday, Dec. 6, and specify the Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber receives all of the commissions that accrue to these trades.
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Dan Murphy's Christmas Tree Sales
Join a holiday tradition that has lasted for over 35 years - buy a wreath or Christmas tree to benefit the Jimmy Fund. The trees are on sale throughout December.
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Featured Story
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NOVEMBER 2006
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Scientists identify switch for brain's natural anti-oxidant defense
Scientists at Dana-Farber report they have found how the brain turns on a system designed to protect its nerve cells from toxic "free radicals," a waste product of cell metabolism that has been implicated in some degenerative brain diseases, heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and aging.
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News
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Molecular atlas provides new tool for understanding estrogen-fueled breast cancer
Lurking in unexplored regions of the human genome are thousands of previously unknown on/off switches that may influence how the growth of breast cancer is driven by estrogen, new research by Dana-Farber researchers has revealed.
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Children face complications after cancer
Nearly 80 percent of children diagnosed with cancer each year are cured, though many face chronic health issues as adult survivors of pediatric cancers. Lisa Diller, MD, speaks with ABC World News Tonight.
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Dana-Farber hires its first vice president for diversity
Robert Amelio, MSW, MS, director of workplace learning and performance at Harvard Medical School, joined Dana-Farber on Nov. 6 as its first vice president for diversity. Dana-Farber is the only hospital in the Boston area that has created such a position, according to Dana-Farber Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Janet Porter.
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PMC cyclists raise $26 million for the Jimmy Fund
The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, the most successful athletic fundraising event in the nation, contributed $26 million to cancer research and treatment at Dana- Farber last week. The gift brings the PMC's 27-year total contribution to more than $171 million. This record-setting sum is the largest gift ever made to the Jimmy Fund.
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Hockey hero brings smiles to Dana-Farber patients
Boston Bruin Zdeno Chara visited Dana-Farber to meet with adult and pediatric patients. NESN explains Chara also gave a Lance Armstrong Foundation Adult Survivorship Clinic patient and his family tickets to an upcoming Bruins game.
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Honor former Jimmy Fund chairman Ken Coleman
The late Ken Coleman, former Red Sox announcer and Jimmy Fund chairman from 1978 to 1984, has been nominated for the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence. Cast your vote for Coleman to be honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Young survivor puts the polish on an invention
Cancer and its treatment pose many obstacles in a young person's life. Yet, the power of imagination and intelligence can help to overcome such challenges. For one young survivor, technology presented such an opportunity.
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Save the Date
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November 27 through December 8, 2006
Online Holiday Auction for Dana-Farber
Your wildest dreams are just a mouse click away. The Online Holiday Auction for Dana-Farber offers you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to treat either yourself or someone special in your life to a truly fabulous present. Bid on a number of one-of-kind, exciting items.
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November 15, 2006
Centering Prayer
DFCI Chapel, Room 1
12-12:30 p.m.
On Wednesdays from 12 to 12:30 p.m., Father Yaroslav of the Pastoral Care Department holds a weekly group prayer session for patients, family and staff. Each individual has the opportunity to experience centering prayer through this exercise in faith, hope and selfless love. Sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department. For more information, contact Nancy Gaudette at (617) 632-5778 or nancy_gaudette@dfci.harvard.edu.
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November 21, 2006
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
DFCI, Dana 1635 Conference Room
5:00-6:30 p.m.
This support group is for adult patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, including patients who are undergoing transplants. For more information, contact Kim Peterson, LICSW, at (617) 632-2591.
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November 29, 2006
Cheers for Children
Join us for a festive holiday tradition offering fabulous food and great auction items at the Hampshire House's Bull & Finch Pub, inspiration for the setting of the famous "Cheers" television show.
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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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