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November Spotlight: Marrow Awareness
Learn more about stem cell donation and joining the national registry, ask our experts a question, view related video, read our patient stories, and more.
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more about the disease and how to prevent and treat it.
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Monthly health quiz
What percentage of men and women in the U.S. currently smoke cigarettes?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Looking for a holiday stuffing that's both healthful and tastes great? Try Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing.
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Gifts that keep on giving
From holiday cards to exclusively designed candles and ornaments, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund offer many ways for conscientious shoppers to give gifts that keep on giving.
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Favor-ite way to say thanks
In lieu of a gift, give your friends, family or business associates a message of hope that shows your support for cancer patients everywhere. Our Favors come in a variety of styles that are perfect for every occasion.
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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.
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Featured Story
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NOVEMBER 2007
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PMC cyclists raise $33 million
The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge raised a record-breaking $33 million for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber through its August cycling event - $7 million more than the organization raised last year. It is the single largest contribution made to the Jimmy Fund.
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News
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Dana-Farber president and CEO set to lead the Association of American Cancer Institutes
Edward J. Benz, Jr., MD, president and chief executive officer of Dana-Farber, assumed the presidency of the Association of American Cancer Institutes at the organization's annual meeting.
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Genome study charts genetic landscape of lung cancer
An international team of scientists announced the results of a systematic effort to map the genetic changes underlying lung cancer, the world's leading cause of cancer deaths.
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Life after breast cancer
Karen Webster talks to Today about a Web site she has created that encourages breast cancer survivors to share their stories.
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Grant furthers efforts to develop more effective treatments for metastatic prostate cancer
The Prostate Cancer Foundation has awarded a multi-institutional team of researchers, including from Dana-Farber, a $5 million grant to study whether nanoparticles, each no larger than 1/1,000 of a hair follicle cross section, can precisely deliver chemotherapy to cancer cells, thus sparing healthy cells.
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"Network" approach yields discovery of a potential breast cancer susceptibility gene
Like a crossword-puzzle solver who uses the letters in some answers to figure out others, researchers at Dana-Farber and an international group of collaborators have used data on genes involved in inherited forms of breast cancer to identify a novel gene potentially linked to the disease.
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Survivor Story: Family prevails in face of young child's brain tumor
The O'Shea family, like many families with several young children, exists in a constant state of low-level chaos. Jim and Janet O'Shea have two young sets of twins: Katherine and James, 9, and Will and Charlotte, 3. Jim and Janet have always been careful to devote equal attention to each child, but that balance was tipped when Charlotte was diagnosed with cancer.
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World championship ornament supports Jimmy Fund
Christmas came early in New England with the Boston Red Sox winning the World Series. Now a world championship ornament perfect for the holiday season is on sale to support the Jimmy Fund.
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Save the Date
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November through December 2007
Robert's Snow: for Cancer's Cure
Own a piece of art from your favorite children's book illustrator while helping to fight cancer. Participate in Robert's Snow: for Cancer's Cure, a unique fundraiser for cancer research.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Pancreatic Cancer Support Forum
DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
This support forum is for patients and caregivers dealing with pancreatic cancer. Registration: 5 p.m.; panel: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; breakout session: 6:30-7:30 p.m. To register, please contact Bruce MacDonald, LICSW, at (617) 632-5657.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Seminar and Support Group
Smith 764
12 - 2 p.m.
This two-part session offers an informational seminar for patients and families, followed by a support group for patients only. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Sarah Murphy, LICSW, at (617) 632-6463.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Cheers for Children
Join us for the 28th annual Cheers for Children Holiday Gala and Auction. This festive holiday tradition offers 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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