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National Blood Donor Month
Winter is a critical time for blood and platelet collections because regular donors become busy with holiday schedules, or have a difficult time getting to the donor center due to inclement weather or illness. The need is constant though, and you can help reduce shortages by donating blood at the BWH Blood Donor Center or platelets at the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center.
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Monthly health quiz
According to new guidelines, how frequently should a woman have a Pap test?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Tomatoes are the richest source of the antioxidant lycopene, which may help protect women against ovarian cancer and men against prostate cancer. Try Cream of Tomato Soup.
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New Tournament Seminar
Host a Jimmy Fund Golf tournament and raise critical funds for cancer research while enjoying your favorite pastime. Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, for this free instructional session.
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Register for the PMC
Join nearly 4,800 cyclists from 36 states and six countries in the 2007 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge on Aug. 4 and 5. Heavy Hitter and Alumni Registration are now open. Open Registration begins January 16.
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Discovery Ball
One of the premiere events of the Palm Beach season, the 16th Annual Discovery Ball takes place on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007. This event features an elegant evening of dinner and entertainment at The Breakers.
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Make a gift
Your gift to Dana-Farber helps us find cures for
cancer and related diseases and makes a difference
in the lives of those living with cancer.
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Featured Story
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JANUARY 2007
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Drug combination proves effective against myeloma in Phase I trial
Two "new generation" drugs for the bone marrow cancer multiple myeloma may work even better together than they do individually, according to the results of a multicenter Phase I clinical trial presented by Dana-Farber scientists at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology in Orlando, Fla.
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News
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One in five women with early stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer may not follow hormonal therapy treatment plan, study finds
Postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer have a lower risk of disease recurrence when their treatment includes a new class of hormone therapy drugs, yet one out five women prescribed the drugs may not take them regularly, according to a study conducted by researchers at Dana-Farber and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
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Estrogen study provides new impetus for development of colon cancer drugs
The female hormone estrogen may hold important clues for scientists working on new therapies for colon cancer, a study by Dana-Farber researchers suggests.
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Dana-Farber scientists home in on key cancer signal
For more than 20 years, Dana-Farber scientists have been looking for the best way to attack a complex cell-signaling pathway known as PI3K that often goes awry in breast, colon, and other cancers. Now, researchers at Dana-Farber appear to have found such a target.
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Survivor Story: Tom Farrington spreads awareness through education
A Dana-Farber trustee and founder and president of Boston's Prostate Health Education Network, Tom Farrington is determined to help prevent prostate cancer through his writing, speeches and other outreach efforts.
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Dana-Farber nurses make a difference in survivor's life
Betty Cheney, a 15-year cancer survivor, talks to Fox25 about her Dana-Farber nurses and the integral role they've played in her life over the years.
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Save the Date
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January 17, 2007
Yoga for kids
DFCI, Dana 3 Pediatric Resource Room
12-1 p.m.
Pediatric patients and families learn relaxation techniques and exercise movements taught by Mary Jane Ott, APRN, BC, MN, RYT. To sign up or obtain the monthly schedule, call Martha Young at 617-632-3900.
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January 25, 2007
Acupuncture Information Session
DFCI, Dana 3 Pediatric Resource Room
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Would you like to see an acupuncture demonstration, ask questions and learn about the many benefits of acupuncture? Come join Guan Hou, MD, MS, RTT, LicAC from the Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. For more information, or to register, please contact Martha Young at 617-632-3900.
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January 26, 2007
Great Chefs of Western Mass.
Sample delicious dishes created by renowned chefs from 30 area eateries. Participating restaurants and caterers join in the festivities by creating elaborate decorations and dishes that complement this year's Ranch & Rodeo theme.
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February 10, 2007
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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For more information
To view all of our upcoming seminars, workshops, and fundraising events, go to our Event Calendar.
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