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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more about the disease and how to prevent and treat it.
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Monthly health quiz
What factors may reduce a woman's risk of ovarian cancer?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Spinach is filled with at least 13 different flavonoids and carotenoids, that work as antioxidants and as anti-cancer agents. Try Cranberry Spinach Salad.
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Putting for the Jimmy Fund
Join the Jimmy Fund and Bob's Discount Furniture for 54 holes of non-stop mini-golf fun. Register to putt on state-of-the-art portable mini-golf courses, or support registered putters, and help the Jimmy Fund further care and research at Dana-Farber.
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Gifts that keep on giving
From holiday cards to exclusively designed candles and ornaments, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund offer many ways for conscientious shoppers to give gifts that keep on giving.
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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
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Your gift to Dana-Farber helps us find cures for
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Featured Story
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SEPTEMBER 2007
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Dana-Farber receives five-year grant from NHGRI to establish new Center of Excellence in Genomic Science
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, recently announced grants expected to total approximately $30 million to establish a new Center of Excellence in Genomic Science at Dana-Farber and continue its support of the center at Stanford University.
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News
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Low levels of key protein may indicate pancreatic cancer risk
A protein that dwindles in response to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle may one day help doctors predict which people are at increased risk for pancreatic cancer, new research by Dana-Farber and collaborating scientists indicates.
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"Western" diet linked to increased risk of colon cancer recurrence
Colon cancer patients who eat a diet high in red meat, fatty products, refined grains, and desserts - a so-called "Western" diet - may be increasing their chance of disease relapse and early death, report researchers at Dana-Farber.
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Multi-center study nets new lung tumor-suppressor gene
Collaborating scientists in Boston and North Carolina have found that a particular gene can block key steps of the lung cancer process in mice. The researchers report in the journal Nature that LKB1 is not only a "tumor-suppressor" gene for non-small cell lung cancer in mice, it also may be more powerful than other, better-known suppressors.
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International experts cite shortcomings in pediatric pain and palliative care
Advances in pain and palliative care for adults have been significant in the past decade due in part to increased recognition, support and use by caregivers and patients. While acknowledging that lessons from adults can be borrowed to help pediatric patients, an international team of pediatric palliative care specialists is also calling for increased research to address children's differing physical, psycho-social and clinical needs.
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Riding toward a cure
Nearly 5,000 cyclists participated in the 28th annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge. Riders and volunteers talked to NECN reporters about why the event is so important to them and their loved ones battling cancer.
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Young cancer survivor circles the bases at Fenway
Jordan Leandre first sang the National Anthem at Fenway as a 4-year-old who was in a body cast due to the Ewing's sarcoma in his leg. His performance led to an appearance in the movie, "Fever Pitch" and was the first of many return engagements at Fenway. This year, Leandre not only walked out to sing the "Star Spangled Banner," he then ran around the bases to the delight of the crowd.
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Survivor Story: Donald Lonsway is driven by a mission to heal
Donald Lonsway has endured a tour in Vietnam, 34 years of undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and a recent prostate cancer diagnosis. Now, he's just looking forward to moving on with his life.
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Walker sets the pace in the fight against cancer
Steve Hollingsworth will be one of more than 7,000 people walking in and raising funds for the 2007 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk on Sept. 16. Learn what motivates this top fundraiser to go above and beyond for a great cause.
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WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon raises $3.74 million to fight cancer
People from across the United States and all over the world showed their support for the fight against cancer by giving to the 6th Annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon and raising more than $3.748 million for cancer research and care for adults and children at Dana-Farber.
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Save the Date
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Sunday, September 16, 2007
Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk
Sign up for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and follow the historic route of the Boston Marathon in honor or memory of friends, family, co-workers, and Dana-Farber patients.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Multiple Myeloma Patient & Caregiver Symposium
Best Western at Longwood
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center are sponsoring this free symposium in which a panel of experts will discuss the latest advances in frontline therapy, stem cell transplant, clinical trials, supportive care, and more. To register or to learn more about the symposium, please visit www.multiplemyeloma.org/symposia.
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Thursday, September 27, 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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Sunday, October 7, 2007
B.A.A. Half Marathon®
Presented by Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund, the B.A.A. Half Marathon showcases Boston and Brookline's Emerald Necklace park system. Support Dana-Farber Runners in their race to the ultimate finish line: A world without cancer.
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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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