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New iPad app brings Paths of Progress to life

Dana-Farber is expanding its digital publishing efforts with the launch of Paths of Progress, the Institute's twice-yearly research and care magazine, as an iPad application enhanced with animations and web links. more

Jan 19, 2012

In a paper published online yesterday by the journal Nature, Dana-Farber researchers map out a mechanism by which micronuclei could potentially disrupt the chromosomes within them and produce cancer-causing gene mutations. The findings may point to a vulnerability in cancer cells that could be attacked by new therapies. more

Jan 11, 2012

Researchers have isolated a natural hormone from muscle cells that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise. Irisin, which switches on genes that convert white fat into "good" brown fat, may hold promise as a novel treatment for diabetes, obesity and perhaps other disorders, including cancer. more

Dec 28, 2011

Are you making New Year's resolutions? Dana-Farber Cancer Institute experts are encouraging people to ring in new healthy habits in 2012. Here are a number of free and low-cost strategies to help people maintain good health and possibly reduce various cancer risks. more

Curing cancer relies on genome map guiding medical care (Business Week)

Hospitals are using DNA sequencing to generate better treatments and diagnoses for patients, including Dana-Farber, which offers adult patients a test for almost 500 gene variations. Dr. Barrett Rollins say cancer is among the most promising targets because it is essentially a disease in which damaged genes let cells grow without restraint. more

Jan 23, 2012

Combination therapy can double the survival for a select group of brain tumor patients to nearly 15 years. The therapy is targeted at a particular type of brain tumor – anaplastic oligodendrogliomas. Dr. David Reardon says because this tumor typically affects people in their 30s and 40s, it is encouraging to have a durable benefit. more

Jan 12, 2012

In response to the internet movement urging Mattel to produce a bald version of its famous Barbie doll, Dr. Cori Liptak said that the doll would be welcomed by most cancer patients and their families. more

Jan 12, 2012

Dr. Bruce Spiegelman and his colleagues have discovered a hormone, which they named irisin, that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise. Irisin switches on genes that convert white fat into "good" brown fat, which burns more calories, a finding that may lead to novel treatment for diabetes, obesity and perhaps other disorders. more

Be Healthy Boston

Be Healthy Boston - The Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston 1/28/2012 7:00:00 AM

Be Healthy Boston is a two day urban wellness retreat, right in the heart of Boston. Meant to educate, inspire and empower members of the Boston and surrounding communities to live and maintain healthy lifestyles, Be Healthy Boston promises to be a unique experience. A silent auction will benefit Dana-Farber’s Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies.

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Feb 04, 2012

CSC Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge Nashoba Valley Ski Area 2/4/2012 9:00:00 AM

Grab your skis or snowboard and head to Nashoba Valley Ski Area for a day of skiing, team competition, fun, and fundraising to benefit the Jimmy Fund.

After the races, unwind in the Nashoba Valley ski lodge with family, friends and guests, and attend our post-event awards and live auction.

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