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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Looking for a great source of amino acids and iron? Try Turkey Noodle Casserole. Get the recipe

New tournament seminar
Learn how the Jimmy Fund Golf program can help you organize a charity tournament to raise critical funds for cancer care and research. Learn more

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Pay tribute to someone special by naming a chair in the Jimmy Fund auditorium at Dana-Farber. Learn more

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News

Study suggests way to re-energize immune response to chronic viral infection
Like boxers wearied by a 15-round bout, the immune system's CD8 T cells eventually become "exhausted" in their battle against persistent viral infection, and less effective in fighting the disease. Read more

Blacks' lower rate of lung cancer surgery not just due to access to care issues
Even when they have equal access to specialized care, blacks with potentially curable lung cancer are about half as likely as whites to undergo surgery that could save their lives, according to a study by Dana-Farber researchers. Read more

New guidelines for breast cancer treatment


Eric Winer, MD, is interviewed for this ABC World News Tonight piece about new treatment guidelines that suggest some breast cancer patients may not need to receive chemotherapy. View the ABC News video

Low-dose chemotherapy plus antiangiogenesis drug has activity in advanced breast cancer
Chemotherapy given in low, frequent doses — a novel strategy called "metronomic" delivery — achieved partial shrinkage of disease in some advanced breast cancer patients when given concurrently with an angiogenesis inhibitor, report Dana-Farber researchers. Read more

Dana-Farber enters the 'next frontier' in cancer research by creating proteomics center

With a landmark $16.5 million gift from John F. (Jack) and Shelley Blais, Dana-Farber will establish a world-class protein research facility, the Blais Proteomics Center, where the study of cellular proteins marks the "next frontier" in cancer research. Read more

Boston Red Sox Jimmy Fund Gallery gives Dana L1 a Fenway feel
Boston Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino came to Dana-Farber expecting to celebrate Dana-Farber's new Boston Red Sox Jimmy Fund Gallery on Dana L1. What he didn't anticipate was coming face-to-face with the nurse who had cared for him during his own cancer fight 20 years earlier. Read more

Hot Stove, Cool Music

Music and baseball came together for an evening of fundraising at the 6th annual Hot Stove, Cool Music. The event featured performances by a host of Boston sports, music and entertainment all-stars. View the 7News video

Dana-Farber researchers and clinicians focus on caring for growing population of cancer survivors

Today, there are 10 million people in the U.S. who are living with and beyond cancer. Nationwide, survivors are searching for more information about their health status. At Dana-Farber, they are doing so through the Perini Family Survivors' Center. Read more

Save the Date

Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Seminar and Support Group
DFCI, Dana L173
12-1:30 p.m.
This seminar is open to patients and families and followed by a patient support group. If you are interested in attending, or for more information, contact Sarah Murphy, LICSW, at (617) 632-6463.

Thursday, January 26, 2006
Gastrointestinal Support Group
DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
7-8:30 p.m.
For patients and their partners or other supportive adults. To register or obtain more information, please call Sarah Reed at (617) 632-3304.

Friday, January 27, 2006
Great Chefs in Western Mass.

Sample delicious dishes created by renowned chefs from 30 area eateries. Valley Advocate voted last year's event the 2005 "Best of" charitable fundraiser in the Pioneer Valley. Tickets are $65 and all proceeds benefit the Jimmy Fund. Learn more

Saturday, February 11, 2006
CSC Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge
Nashoba Valley Ski Area

Grab your skis or snowboard and head to Nashoba Valley Ski Area for a day of fundraising to benefit the Jimmy Fund. The event includes team races, an open individual ski and snowboard challenge, outdoor barbecue lunch, après ski party, and a race clinic with freestyle legend Wayne Wong. Learn more

For more information
To view all of our upcoming seminars, workshops, and fundraising events, go to our Event Calendar.