Dana-Farber mourns the passing of Emil 'Tom' Frei III, MD, eternal optimist and father of combination chemotherapy

Dr. Frei led Dana-Farber from 1973-1980. During the 1950s and 1960s, Dr. Frei became known as the "father of combination chemotherapy" for demonstrating that treatment with multiple chemotherapy agents could produce lasting remissions in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Scientists find mutation driving pediatric brain tumors

A type of low-grade but sometimes lethal brain tumor in children has been found to contain an unusual mutation that may help to classify, diagnose and guide the treatment of the tumors.

Majority of children readmitted to hospital following transplant

Almost two-thirds of children who receive stem cell transplants are readmitted to the hospital within six months, according to researchers at Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center in Boston.

Eagan: Angelina Jolie's gift to women (Boston Herald)

Dr. Sharon Bober said there are women who undergo a preventive double mastectomy, but never tell because they may not get the same support as women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Dr. Judy Garber On Angelina Jolie’s Cancer Decision (WBUR Radio)

Dr. Judy Garber spoke about Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy.

Genetic Search Yields Clues to Rare Cancers (MedPageToday)

Dr. Richard Stone discusses how mutations in a gene involved in the production of white blood cells may improve the diagnosis — and perhaps treatment — of two rare blood cancers.

Survivorship Education Series

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Blum Resource Center Yawkey One

A monthly series focused on techniques and tools to help you adjust to post-treatment life. Each session will focus on a different topic Registration required.To register or for more information please call Sarah Singer at 617-632-3751 or email sarah_singer@dfci.harvard.edu.

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April 3 Career Change: It’s Not Too Late to Go Back to School 

May 1 Get Off the Couch: Motivating Yourself to Move 

June 5 In a Hurry: Stress Management 

July 10 To Tell or Not To Tell: How and What to Share about Your Cancer Experience 

August 7 Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight 

September 11 How to Get a Good Night's Sleep 

October 2 Spirituality in Survivorship 

November 6 What to Do When You’re Not Feeling Festive: Preparing for the Holidays 

December 4 Optimal Nutrition for Cancer Survivorship 

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Survivorship Education Series(3)

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Blum Resource Center Yawkey One

 A monthly series focused on techniques and tools to help you adjust to post-treatment life. Each session will focus on a different topic. This month will feature, In a Hurry: Stress Management. Registration required. For more information or to register for a workshop, please call 800-883-6012 or e-mail survivorship_programs@dfci.harvard.edu

 

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Breast Cancer Support Group

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

DFCI-BW Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center

A support group for women who would like to meet with others to explore ways to cope with their diagnosis, its effect on their lives, and to support each other.
Ann Sullivan LICSW and Mary Beth Proulx RN. Call Ann Sullivan to register 508-488-3783.
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