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September Spotlight: Ovarian Cancer
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more about ovarian cancer research and treatment options at Dana-Farber.
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are currently under investigation for their contribution to cancer prevention, survivorship, and health maintenance during cancer treatment. For an extra shot of walnuts, try Spinach, Walnut, and Fruit Salad with Chicken.
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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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Run the DFMC
Help reach the ultimate finish line, a world without cancer, by running the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge. The Marathon Challenge directs 100 percent of funds raised to the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research.
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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.
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Featured Story
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SEPTEMBER 2008
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Researchers say molecular switch found in mice could lead to future obesity treatments
A surprise discovery - that calorie-burning brown fat can be produced experimentally from muscle precursor cells in mice - raises the prospect of new ways to fight obesity and overweight, say scientists at Dana-Farber.
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Massive cancer gene search finds potential new targets in brain tumors
An array of broken, missing, and overactive genes, some implicated for the first time, have been identified in a genetic survey of glioblastoma, the most common and deadly form of adult brain cancer, report scientists from Dana-Farber and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, together with their collaborating investigators at 18 institutions and organizations.
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Study finds eating red meat during adolescence might heighten the risk of breast cancer
Many adolescent women shun red meat, driven by the lure of clothes-hanger figures and runway looks. But for those who don't, here's a reason to reconsider: Eating a lot of red meat during adolescence may increase the risk of breast cancer among premenopausal women, according to a study conducted by a Dana-Farber researcher.
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Stand with Dana-Farber in the fight against cancer
On Sept. 5, the country's three major commercial television networks, ABC, CBS, and NBC, jointly broadcast "Stand Up to CancerTM," an hour-long telethon to raise funds for cancer research and expedite the development of new therapies. Since its founding in 1947, Dana-Farber and its team of physician-scientists, nurses, and health care professionals have been leading the way in unraveling the mysteries of cancer and developing the breakthroughs with the goal to eradicate cancer. Join Dana-Farber in its lifesaving mission.
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Childhood brain tumor traced to normal stem cells gone bad
An aggressive childhood brain tumor known as medulloblastoma originates in normal brain "stem" cells that turn malignant when acted on by a known mutant, cancer-causing oncogene, report researchers from Dana-Farber and the University of California, San Francisco.
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WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon raises record $4.8 million
People from across the United States and all over the world showed their support for the fight against cancer by giving to the 7th Annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon and raising a record $4.8 million for cancer research and care for adults and children at Dana-Farber.
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Season of change for Theatre Collections Program
Michael Rockwood spent most of his weekends in June and July at the Showcase Cinemas in Revere, but he wasn't indulging in the latest blockbuster - or even the popcorn. The veteran Dana-Farber staff member was "working the joint" with his daughter, Kristen, as volunteers with the Jimmy Fund/Variety Children's Charity Theatre Collections Program.
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Road trips offer baseball and bonding for teens with cancer
Tim Wakefield didn't pitch in Chicago on Aug. 9, but he still made a big impression on one very special group of fans who traveled from Boston to see the Red Sox take on the White Sox that Saturday at U.S. Cellular Field. Wakefield was one of several Bosox players who met before the game with 40 teenagers, all of whom are in active (or recently completed) treatment at Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund Clinic.
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Save the Date
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Fighting Cancer with Your Fork: Separating Fact from Fiction
DFCI, Smith 308/309 Conference Room
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Learn about the role of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle in cancer prevention and survivorship. We will discuss phytonutrients, whole grains, soy and healthful fats, in addition to a question-and-answer period. Healthy, light food is served. Pre-registration is required. Please call (617) 632-1915 or e-mail nutrition_registration@dfci.harvard.edu |
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai
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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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Lebed Class: Therapeutic Movement & Exercise
DFCI, Dana 1620 Smith Family Room
2 - 3 p.m.
Open to all adult patients, this is a fun, therapeutic program of movement and exercise. The Lebed Method is smooth, slow, resistant movements that are gentle and easy to do. Through group classes, you'll learn to reduce the risk of lymphedema, increase range of motion and upper body movement, enhance self image, improve balance, improve mood, and reduce depression. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call (617) 632-2209.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Tame the Tigers Golf Tournament
The International
Bolton, MA
Join WEEI 850AM Sports Radio's John Dennis as he takes on the world's longest golf course, The Pines at The International. Golfers will enjoy a continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, and a putting contest on hole #5's one-acre green.
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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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