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55 years together
The Red Sox and Dana-Farber partnership is the longest standing, most extensive, and significant team-charity relationship in all of professional sports. On Thursday, April 10, we celebrate 55 years together.
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Rally Against Cancer
April Spotlight: Cancer Prevention
Learn more about some of the ways you can reduce your risk of being diagnosed with cancer, view related stories and videos, and more.
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Monthly health quiz
What percent of cancer deaths in the U.S. are believed to be preventable through smoking cessation, physical activity, and healthy diet?
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Nutrition tip and recipe of the month
Eggs are a great source of low-cost, high-quality protein, providing approximately 6 grams of protein per egg. They're also a good source of riboflavin, iron, and vitamins A and D. Try Deviled Eggs.
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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 an individual event logo.
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Martinis, Makeovers and a Mission
Join twoAM for an evening of girlfriends, glamour and giving at Neiman Marcus Copley Place. The evening includes a designer runway fashion show, exclusive trunk shows and beauty events, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and of course, martinis.
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Support a DFMC runner
Help reach the ultimate finish line, a world without cancer, by supporting a Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge runner. The Marathon Challenge directs 100 percent of funds raised to the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research.
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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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APRIL 2008
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Soldier promoted during treatment at Dana-Farber
While undergoing chemotherapy treatment for neuroendocrine cancer, Army Specialist Scott Miller was promoted to sergeant in a ceremony at Dana-Farber with his wife by his side and his fellow soldiers listening via cell phone in Iraq.
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News
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Producer hosts PBS cancer documentary screening at Brookline theatre Thursday, April 10
Dana-Farber is one of several hospitals featured in The Truth About Cancer, a 90-minute documentary about the state of cancer care and research today. Written, produced, and directed by award-winning filmmaker Linda Garmon, a sneak-preview screening of the film takes place on Thursday, April 10, at The Coolidge Corner Theatre. It premieres nationally on PBS Wednesday, April 16, at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings).
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Study finds improvement in the care of children with cancer at the end of life
Expanded use of palliative care services is associated with enhanced communications between families and caregivers, improved symptoms management, and better quality of life for children dying from cancer, according to a study by researchers at Dana-Farber and Children's Hospital Boston.
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Scans spot hidden tumors in rare cancer syndrome
Researchers at Dana-Farber report that full-body PET/CT scanning detected unsuspected, treatable tumors in 3 of 15 patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a rare genetic cancer syndrome for which no screening tests have been recommended.
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National group selects Dana-Farber as palliative care learning lab
Dana-Farber has been chosen as a "national learning lab" that other hospitals across the nation can consult with to improve their palliative (end-of-life) care programs.
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Mammography Van section updated
Owned by the City of Boston and operated by Dana-Farber since May 2002, Boston's Mammography Van is the only mobile mammography program in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This enhanced section explains how the Mammography Van serves the community.
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Teen patients attend Spring Training, meet Red Sox
Thirty-two Jimmy Fund Clinic teenagers traveled to 2008 Spring Training to see the Boston Red Sox in action.
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Survivor Story: Family, friendship sustain Margaret Pham
Mai Pham offers support and humor to her daughter Margaret, 26, a brain tumor survivor and comedienne. Fellow survivor and friend Maureen Costello tells their story.
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Save the Date
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Monday, April 7, 2008
Introduction to Clinical Trials
DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
10 - 11 a.m.
This education series is hosted by the Blum Resource Center and facilitated by a representative of the Patient/Family Education Department. To register and obtain further information, call (617) 632-2099.
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Making an Informed Choice: What is a Health Care Proxy and an Advanced Directive?
DFCI, Dana 100 Blum Resource Center
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Education sessions are held in the Blum Resource Center, Room D100. For more information or to register, please call (617) 632-2099.
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May 5-11, 2008
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer
Treat your mom to a delicious week of desserts for Mother's Day. The 9th annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is a sweet way to help battle breast cancer while treating the special women in our lives.
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Friday, May 30, 2008
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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For more information
To view all of our upcoming seminars, workshops, and fundraising events, go to our Event Calendar.
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