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June Spotlight:
Survivorship
Learn more about the issues facing cancer survivors, view videos of survivors and survivorship care providers, read related stories and patient profiles, and ask our survivorship experts a question.
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Monthly health quiz
What is the probability of a male developing invasive cancer during his lifetime?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
High consumption of fruits and vegetables have shown a significant protective effect against developing cancer. Incorporate a variety of vegetables into your diet with this Veggie Pizza.
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A Premiere Cause: Get Smart
Join Steve Carell for a special screening of his new film "Get Smart" to benefit the Zachary Carson Brain Tumor Fund at Dana-Farber.
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Featured Story
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JUNE 2008
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Study suggests chemotherapy diminishes fertility in breast cancer patients
Pre-menopausal breast cancer survivors who were treated with chemotherapy following surgery were more likely to have diminished ovarian reserve - the capacity of the ovaries to provide eggs capable of being fertilized - compared to women who have never had breast cancer, according to a study led by Dana-Farber investigators.
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News
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Black patients with terminal cancer more likely to choose aggressive care at end of life, study shows
Black patients with advanced cancer were more likely than whites to die in a hospital intensive care unit, reflecting a greater preference among blacks for life-extending treatment even in the face of a terminal prognosis, according to a study led by researchers at Dana-Farber.
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Smokers with advanced colon cancer may face higher odds of disease recurrence
People with advanced colon cancer who have smoked cigarettes or used other tobacco products for many years may have an increased risk that their colon cancer will return, according to research by Dana-Farber scientists.
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Black and Hispanic women less likely than white women to receive follow-up radiation for early breast cancer, study shows
Black and Hispanic women are less likely than white women to receive the radiation therapy routinely prescribed following surgery for early breast cancer, according to a study by Dana-Farber researchers.
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Family history predicts better outcome in colorectal cancer
Researchers at Dana-Farber have uncovered a cancer paradox: A family history of colon or rectal cancer doubles one's risk of the disease - but improves the odds of survival should the cancer develop.
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Survivor Story: Caroline Bridges learns a "new normal"
For Caroline Bridges, the hardest part about being diagnosed with leukemia during her sophomore year at Boston University was giving up her "normal" life.
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Pediatric oncologist selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator
David Pellman, MD, a pediatric oncologist at Dana-Farber and Children's Hospital Boston, is one of 56 scientists just selected as an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), a non-profit medical research organization that ranks as one of the nation's largest philanthropies.
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Save the Date
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Living with Gynecologic Cancer
Smith 764
6-7:30 p.m.
This seminar is for patients currently diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. To register, call Sarah Reed, LCSW, at (617) 632-3304.
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June 13 - August 3, 2008
Jimmy Fund/Variety Children's Charity Theatre Program
The Theatre Collections Program is the Jimmy Fund's oldest annual fundraising effort. Volunteer at your local theatre or give generously when the Jimmy Fund canister comes your way.
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June 16-20, 2008
National Cancer Survivors' Week
Living Proof: Celebrating Survivorship Workshops
Dana-Farber and the Perini Family Survivors' Center will recognize National Cancer Survivors' Week during the third week of June. The event features more than a dozen workshops on topics such as health insurance, finances, complementary therapies, nutrition, spirituality and advocacy. For more information or to register, please call (800) 883-6012.
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Through October 2008
Jimmy Fund Golf
Now in its 26th year, Jimmy Fund Golf is one of the largest organized golf programs in the U.S. Host a tournament and raise critical funds for cancer research while enjoying your favorite pastime.
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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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