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  • How Your Support Helps

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    News Releases
    6/7/2023

    Study Uncovers Role of Ultraviolet Radiation in Development of Rare Leukemia in the Skin

    • BPDCN
    • Research
    • Leukemias
    Cancer survivor Susanne Greelish (right) came to Dana-Farber for breast cancer treatment in 2018 at the suggestion of her friend and business partner Laurie Peck (left), who now works in Human Resources at Dana-Farber.
    Insight Blog
    6/6/2023

    For Breast and Kidney Cancer Survivor, Ongoing Care is Sweet  

    • Patient Stories, Adult
    • Breast Cancer
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    News Releases
    5/26/2023

    Breast, rectal, kidney and brain cancer phase 3 trials headline Dana-Farber research at ASCO Annual Meeting

    • Research
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    News Releases
    5/25/2023

    Women with breast cancer shed pounds thanks to telephone-based weight loss program, clinical trial finds

    • Research
    • Breast Cancer
    Publications
    5/23/2023

    How Dana-Farber researchers are helping cancer patients get the tools they need to lead fulfilling daily lives

    • Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
    • Research
    • Chemotherapy
    Peter C. Enzinger, MD
    Insight Blog
    5/17/2023

    New Targeted Treatments Emerge For Gastric and Esophageal Cancer 

    • Research
    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Gastrointestinal Cancer
    Chef and food stylist Elle Simone Scott, TV host of "America's Test Kitchen", was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Sept. 2016 and is receiving ongoing treatment at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. Photo Credit: Elle Simone Scott. Hair: Jen Tawa. Makeup: Luiz Filho.
    Insight Blog
    5/15/2023

    Living with Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Celebrity Chef Writes a New Recipe 

    • Patient Stories, Adult
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Gynecologic Cancer
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    News Releases
    5/10/2023

    Three-drug combination slows progression of advanced kidney cancer

    • Research
    • Immunotherapy
    • Kidney Cancer
    An illustration of the PI3Kβ protein (shown in purple) targeted by a drug molecule. Photo Credit: Hassan Tahini from ScienceBrush
    Insight Blog
    5/10/2023

    Research Drives Key Protein from the Shadows to Reveal Its Role in Breast Cancer Subtype 

    • Research
    • Breast Cancer