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December Spotlight: Cancer and Genetics
Genes are a factor in cancer risk. Understanding the genetic underpinnings of cancer gives researchers at Dana-Farber a better understanding of the biology and origins of the disease. Learn more about genetics and cancer through Dana-Farber's research and resources. read more -
December 8, 2008
Protein levels indicate risk of death in some colorectal cancer patients
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December 8, 2008
Hope for the holidays: Dana-Farber experts offer cancer patients and their families and friends ideas for coping — and celebrating — during the holiday season.
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December 4, 2008
Combining targeted therapy drugs may treat previously resistant tumors
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December 3, 2008
Dana-Farber's satellite clinic opens in Londonderry, NH
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Dana-Farber in the News
Study: Bone drug helps chemo fight breast cancer, Associated Press
Breast cancer patients who were treated initially with Zometa experienced tumor shrinkage and were less likely to need radical surgery, a finding that merits further testing said Dr. Eric Winer. (Dec. 12, 2008)
Cancer center unveiled in Londonderry, Union Leader
Dana-Farber held a ribbon cutting and public open house for its new clinic in Londonderry, NH, which will formally open on Monday, Dec. 8. (Dec. 2, 2008)
Rate Of New Cancers Down, Report Says, National Public Radio
Cancer cases and deaths are down in the U.S. Dr. Edward J. Benz Jr. called the declining rates encouraging but not enough. (Nov. 26, 2008)
