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Hormone-depleting drug shows promise against localized high-risk prostate tumors

May 16, 2012

Dana-Farber researchers have demonstrated that a hormone-depleting drug can help eliminate or nearly eliminate aggressive prostate cancers that have yet to spread beyond the prostate.

Paths of Progress app expands to Android and Kindle Fire
May 15, 2012

Paths of Progress, Dana-Farber’s award-winning cancer research magazine, is now available as a free app for iPad, Android and Kindle Fire tablets.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute recognizes Oncology Nursing Month
May 14, 2012

During Oncology Nursing Month, Dana-Farber proudly recognizes its dedicated, expert nursing professionals, who serve many functions along the continuum of care. Our nurses also received recognition from national peers and local patients.

New under the sun: recurrent genetic mutations in melanoma
May 09, 2012

Scientists from Dana-Farber and the Broad Institute have sequenced 25 melanoma tumors and confirmed the long-held suspicion that chronic sun exposure plays a role in skin cancer.

Cancer's epicentre (The Economist)

April 07, 2012

Epigenetics was the subject of a particularly interesting session, held on April 1st, at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Chicago. James Bradner, MD, described how his group has shown that a substance known as JQ1, which inhibits an epigenetic regulator called BRD4, blocks the activity of a gene by the name of Myc.

Breast cancer hot topic: Clear tumor margins (abcnews.com)
March 26, 2012

Breast cancer surgeons have been having an ongoing discussion on how much tissue to breast tissue to remove when removing a tumor. Dr. Mehra Golshan said that with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a very treatable, early stage cancer, smaller margins are acceptable and appropriate.

Marker may predict who responds to chemo (United Press International)
March 22, 2012

Dr. Andrea Richardson and colleagues have identified a genetic marker that may predict which aggressive "triple negative" breast cancers and certain ovarian cancers will likely respond to platinum-based chemotherapies.

Aspirin and cancer study: Daily use reduces cancer (Fox News)
March 22, 2012

Dr. Charles Fuchs explains how aspirin can play a significant role in the fight against cancer.

Music Heals the Soul

May 23, 2012

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, Mass.

Join us at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge for the 5th annual Music Heals the Soul event to support the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Come meet and experience the talent of our amazing therapists and honor Ursula Matulonis, MD for a night filled with music and dancing.

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Gynecological Cancer Caregivers Lunch and Conversation

May 17, 2012

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For family and friends who are caregivers of inpatients with a gynecological cancer diagnosis.  Lunch is provided.  Registration required. Please call Bobbi Allison 617-732-6002 for information on time and location. Held every Thursday. more

Stop & Shop Triple Winner Program

May 17, 2012

April 13 through July 12, Stop & Shop customers have the opportunity to help support pediatric brain tumor care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through Stop & Shop's annual Triple Winner Game®. Customers who give a $1 contribution to the Jimmy Fund receive a Triple Winner Game card and receive free store products, coupons, gift cards, or cash prizes up to $10,000.

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Diabetes Prevention Class

May 17, 2012

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Kessler Health Education Library

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