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60 years strong
May 22, 2008, marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Jimmy Fund. On this day in 1948, Ralph Edwards interviewed a young cancer patient named "Jimmy" on the national "Truth or Consequences" radio show and the Jimmy Fund was born.
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Listen to the 1948 broadcast
May Spotlight:
Sun Safety
Discover sun safety tips, learn about melanoma research, watch videos on skin cancer prevention and ask our staff about avoiding UV overexposure.
Explore Spotlight
Monthly health quiz
What is the most common risk factor for prostate cancer?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Studies of whole grains and cancer risk have found that people who eat large amounts of whole grains have a 34 percent reduced risk of cancer compared to those who eat small amounts. Try these Asparagus Chicken Crepes, made with whole wheat flour.
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Show your pride for Dana-Farber by sporting an item from our online stores. Choose from dozens of products with the Dana-Farber, Jimmy Fund, or individual event logo.
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Surprise Party
Join the Friends of Dana-Farber at the Wang Theatre for the launch of Surprise Party. Funds raised will benefit innovative, groundbreaking research, clinical trials, and community outreach programs such as nursing, social services, and pastoral care.
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Greeting Cards
In lieu of a gift, send your friends, family, clients or business
associates a personalized greeting card. For a minimum contribution of $25, our cards come in a variety of styles and are mailed within one business day.
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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.
Mission Possible Campaign
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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MAY 2008
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Report describes first targeted therapy to produce remission of metastatic melanoma
In a demonstration that even some of the most hard-to-treat tumors may one day succumb to therapies aimed at molecular "weak points," researchers at Dana-Farber report the first instance in which metastatic melanoma has been driven into remission by a targeted therapy.
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News
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts honors Dana-Farber with second annual Health Care Excellence Award
A panel of health experts cited Dana-Farber's patient- and family-centered care model as a best practice for engaging patients and families in every aspect of care.
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Dr. Edward J. Benz Jr. testifies at Senate hearing on war on cancer
As part of a U.S. Senate Committee hearing on federal priorities for the fight against cancer, Dr. Benz urged legislators to view cancer research through the widest possible prism.
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Lance Armstrong lifts spirits during Dana-Farber visit
When famed cyclist Lance Armstrong visited Dana-Farber on April 18, he brightened the day of every patient, survivor, and staff member who shook his hand, posed for a photo, or thanked him for his work on behalf of the cancer cause.
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Cells lining milk ducts hold key to spread of common form of breast cancer, study finds
When a form of breast cancer that begins in the milk ducts invades neighboring tissue, the cause lies not in the tumor but in a group of abnormal surrounding cells, according to a new study led by Dana-Farber researchers.
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"Yankee curse" jersey raises $175,100
After a week-long online auction, the David Ortiz jersey chipped from the cement of the new Yankee Stadium raised $175,100 for the Jimmy Fund. The proceeds will benefit adult and pediatric cancer care and research at Dana-Farber.
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New data-handling technique finds genes to be team players in restraining brain cancer cell growth
The search for cancer genes is increasingly a matter of molecular "To Tell the Truth," as scientists seek to distinguish genes actually involved in the disease from those that are imposters.
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Patient helps Red Sox, Jimmy Fund "ring in" 55 years together
When David Ortiz of the Red Sox proudly showed off his new 2008 World Series ring during Opening Day ceremonies at Fenway Park, a gaggle of photographers jockeyed to get a closer look at Big Papi's bling. Eleven-year-old fan Molly O'Neill, however, had already seen it up close, and even got to try it on before Ortiz.
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Survivor Story: College student/cancer patient inhabits two worlds
As a sarcoma patient, Matt Shea found the Jimmy Fund Clinic to be a warm, welcoming place, which is one of the reasons why the college senior spent his Fridays there as a volunteer.
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Save the Date
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Melanoma Support Group
DFCI, Smith 240 Conference Room
5:30 - 7 p.m.
This support group is for patients being treated for melanoma. To register, contact Mary Lou Hackett, LICSW, at (617) 632-4134
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Tuesday through Thursday, June 10-12, 2008
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl®
The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl is widely regarded as Boston's official kick-off to summer. Gear up for this delicious event by purchasing group tickets or a Scooper Pass, which allows you to enter three times.
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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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Thursday, June 19, 2008
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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For more information
To view all of our upcoming seminars, workshops, and fundraising events, go to our Event Calendar.
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