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Dana-Farber in the News
Take a look at brief, edited highlights of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund as seen recently on television.
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Monthly health quiz
What is the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers diagnosed between 1995 and 2001?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
It's an excellent source of protein and contains tyrosine, an amino acid the brain needs for mental alertness. Try Honey-Mustard Chicken.
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Theatre Program
Help us keep this 57-year tradition alive. Volunteer at your local theatre or give generously when the Jimmy Fund canister comes your way.
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Take a swing against cancer
Now in its 24th year, Jimmy Fund Golf is one of the largest organized golf programs in the U.S. Participate in an existing tournament or host your own to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber.
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Gear up for the Walk
Follow the course of the Boston Marathon® in honor or memory of friends, family, co-workers, and patients facing all forms of cancer. Walkers choose from one of three route options designed for everyone from the marathon enthusiast to the youngest walker.
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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
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Featured Story
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JUNE 2006
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Three-drug regimen improves survival in advanced head and neck cancers
The addition of docetaxel (Taxotere) to an initial chemotherapy regimen for inoperable head and neck cancers reduced mortality by nearly 30 percent over three years following treatment compared to the standard two-drug combination, researchers from Dana-Farber reported at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting in Atlanta.
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News
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New DF/BWCC cancer unit at Faulkner Hospital nears completion
When cancer patient Mary Barry and benefactor Ben Dawson cut the ribbon outside an infusion room in the new Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center (DF/BWCC) at Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plan, they were ushering in a unique marriage of academic and community medicine.
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Despite increasing hospice use, terminally ill patients continue to receive aggressive treatment at end of life
The increasing use of chemotherapy and intensive hospital treatment for cancer patients in their last two weeks of life continued at least into the late 1990s despite the growth of the hospice movement that emphasizes comforting personal bonds and controlling pain and discomfort, say researchers at Dana-Farber.
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New targeted therapy shows promise in children with metastatic Gastrointenstinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Children with a rare digestive-tract cancer that is resistant to front-line therapy have benefited from a newer targeted therapy that has been shown effective in adults, according to data from a small pilot study by Dana-Farber researchers.
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Sharing clinical trial results strongly favored by participants, though misunderstanding and anxiety are risks
Researchers from Dana-Farber say that participants in a clinical trial of breast cancer treatment were overwhelmingly glad to learn the study's outcome, although some women were initially confused, and one in four became more anxious about their disease.
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Study offers new hope for preventive vaccine for AIDS
New research by Dana-Farber scientists suggests that it may one day be possible to immunize healthy individuals against HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS.
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Pediatric Care section updated
Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Care (DF/CHCC) is a 50-year-old partnership between Children's Hospital Boston and Dana-Farber that delivers comprehensive care to children with and survivors of all types of childhood cancers. This enhanced section includes up-to-date information about our pediatric programs.
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Promising new drug
Eric Winer, MD, discusses Tykerb, a new drug that shows promise in the fight against breast cancer on NBC's Today Show.
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Survivor Story
Barbara Schoeman, a breast cancer survivor, recalls how meditation, nutrition, and prayer helped her regain control of her life during her treatment at Dana-Farber.
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CowParade on Chronicle
CowParade features more than 100 udderly unique works of art on display throughout Boston. WCVB-TV's Chronicle recently featured the historically themed to the hysterically themed cows.
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CowParade Map
The cows will be on display through early September, then rounded up for the "Got Cow?" Auction on Thursday, September 21.
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Save the Date
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Caregivers Support Group (evening)
DFCI, Dana 1635 Conference Room
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
A support forum for partners, spouses or other adults caring for someone with cancer. For more information, please call Ruth Cope, PhD, LICSW, at (617) 632-6280.
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Thursday, June 29, 2006
Pancreatic Cancer Session
DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
A support forum for those dealing with pancreatic cancer. To register or for more information, please contact Bruce MacDonald, LICSW, at (617) 632-5657.
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July 13-15, 2006
Swim Across America
Make waves in the fight against cancer by participating in Swim Across America. This summer marks the 11th annual swim in Boston and the 8th annual swim at Nantasket Beach. Proceeds will go to the David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Program at Dana-Farber.
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August 5-6, 2006
Pan-Massachusetts Challenge
Four-thousand cyclists from 35 states and six countries will ride up to 192 miles across the Commonwealth in the 27th annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC).
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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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