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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is committed to providing expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer, while advancing the understanding, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases.http://www.dana-farber.org/
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- Here's a Valentine's Day story with a difference: Two couples who make a regular date to donate platelets to help our patients. What a great gift!
http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2012/02/making-a-date/ blog.dana-farber.orgThese couples set a date every two weeks to do something special. Not dinner and a movie, or a romantic night on the town: They come in to Dana-Farber’s Kraft Family Blood Donor Center to donate life-saving platelets. - You may remember the amazing Avalanna from last year's WEEI / NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon (http://youtu.be/jpDxpOJ4TRQ). Her dream was to meet Justin Bieber (well, they were already married). This weekend, her dream came true!
Justin Bieber has finally met his wife! Mr. And Mrs. Bieber enjoying their Valen...tine's Day date together! This happened thanks to ALL OF YOU! We love you, Avalanna!!!! ♥Mehr anzeigen - Whether you're planning to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend or on Feb 14, here are some tasty treats that show you care about your sweetie's health.
http://www.dana-farber.org/Newsroom/News-Releases/ cupid-takes-on-cancer.aspx www.dana-farber.orgWhat better way to say 'I love you' than with healthy, delicious food? Dana-Farber nutritionists share recipes for desserts that are tasty, easy, and could lower your sweetie's cancer risk. - "The fear, you try to just push that back. It is not helpful to think every day, what am I going to do if my cancer comes back? It's a waste of time. Enjoy this. Enjoy life right now.”
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x962225125/ Kelley-Tuthill-marks-5-years-si nce-cancer-diagnosis?zc_p=0 www.patriotledger.comFive years after a breast cancer diagnosis rocked her life, WCVB-TV reporter Kelley Tuthill is sharing an update on her health. - I am in awe of the amazing staff at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The most professional caring people I've ever come accross. Saving lives with big, big hearts.
- With smiles, conversation, and understanding, our volunteers make a huge difference to patients every day! Do you have any memorable experiences with a Dana-Farber volunteer?
http://www.dana-farber.org/How-to-Help/Volunteer.aspx www.dana-farber.orgVolunteering at Dana Farber can be a rewarding experience. Discover more facts about volunteering opportunities and learn about the value and benefits of volunteering - "Some ask why we do this work, but I ask, why would we not? Having a chance to help such gracious, determined, and smart people, and seeing a healthy teenage girl who otherwise would have died, is a privilege beyond words."
http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2012/02/ bringing-cancer-care-to-rwanda/ blog.dana-farber.orgWe understand cancer, but not how to care for patients in such challenging areas, where much of the infrastructure required for cancer care (such as pathology labs) is missing. By joining forces with Rwandan doctors, we can offer cancer patients of all ages a chance at life. - “We don’t get a chance to be heroes in our everyday life. We’re not firemen. We don’t get to run to a burning building, and pull someone out and save their life, but these individuals who are willing to donate their stem cells for blood or marrow are just like firemen,” says Dr. Robert Soiffer.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/02/08/ california-man-uses-social-medi a-to-find-bone-marrow-donor/ boston.cbslocal.comAmit Gupta was diagnosed with leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Because he's Indian-American, his chances of finding a match were 1 in 20,000. - www.dana-farber.orgDr. Ann Partridge, clinical director of Dana-Farber's Breast Oncology Program and the Program for Young Women with Breast Cancer, will now also lead initiatives in cancer survivorship care and research.
- The increase in risk is slight, but if you're on one of these three drugs, you might want to talk to your doctor if you're at higher risk for heart problems.
http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2012/02/ 3-cancer-drugs-raise-risk-of-fa tal-side-effects/ blog.dana-farber.orgTreatment with three relatively new “targeted” cancer drugs has been linked to a slightly elevated chance of fatal side effects, according to a new analysis led by scientists at Dana-Farber. - If your care team is like the Patriots, you're the MVP - find out why!
http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2012/02/ why-your-cancer-care-team-is-li ke-the-patriots-or-giants/ blog.dana-farber.orgThe Super Bowl this weekend is the result of a lot of training and planning (and luck) on the part of the two competing teams. Players have to know their roles and everyone needs to work to the same game plan — and be ready to change tactics in an instant. - The theme of the 2012 World Cancer Day is prevention. Dana-Farber's Judy Garber talks about global cancer education and the steps individuals can take to reduce their cancer risk.
What steps are you taking to reduce your risk? Share them below!
http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2012/02/ world-cancer-day-tips-for-preve ntion/ blog.dana-farber.orgAs we recognize World Cancer Day today, it’s important to remember that one-third of cancer deaths worldwide are tied to lifestyle and diet, making them largely preventable.
