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.

Calm Abiding with the Muse: Guided Meditation and Prompted Freewriting(3)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Blum Resource Center Yawkey One

Kathleen Willis Morton, author, teacher, and chaplain, joins us for this hands-on workshop that include meditation and writing. All levels welcome; no writing experience required! To register or for more information, contact Sarah Singer @ 617-632-3751 or sarah_singer@dfci.harvard.edu more

Facing Forward after Breast Cancer So. Weymouth

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

101 Columbian Street South Weymouth MA 02190

A support group for women who have recently completed or will soon complete treatment for breast cancer. Call Alison Feely, LICSW for more information at 781-624-4790 more

Support for the Caregiver’s Journey: Sharing Your Journey Through Story(2)

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Blum Resource Center Yawkey One

When someone receives a life-challenging diagnosis, they set out on a journey they did not choose and would rather not take. When a loved one chooses to walk that path by their side as a caregiver, they too are thrust into life-changing experiences that one may never have anticipated. In this workshop, we will uncover the common paths that caregivers walk, and leave with new tools and insights to sustain us through this time in our lives.

Lani Peterson is a psychologist, life coach and professional storyteller who specializes in the use of story for personal growth, connection and change. Whether telling a story or listening to the story of another, Lani guides participants to mindfully explore their own journey.,. leading to insight, understanding and acceptance.

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