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  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute The Jimmy Fund   Spotlight  
 
April 3, 2014
 
  Mike Napoli and patient   Charles Fuchs, MD, MPH, and Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD   Karen Fasciano, PsyD  
 
Play ball
Although the Boston Red Sox will have a lot of competition in their quest to repeat as World Series champions, fans can be certain of one thing: a continuation of the baseball team's special bond with the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
 
Which colorectal cancer screening?
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in both men and women. It is also considered one of the more preventable cancers due to the effectiveness of screening. Which screening option is right for you?
 
Five tips for young adults with cancer
Karen Fasciano, PsyD, clinical psychologist and director of the Young Adult Program at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center (DF/BWCC), offers some tips for young adult patients.
 
 
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Also in This Issue
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center join to provide integrated cancer care
Beginning this summer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will provide hematology and medical oncology care under a new agreement at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, a part of the Steward Health Care System.
 
Lawrence Shulman, MD
 
Oncologists differ widely on cancer gene testing, study finds
A study by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute shows that not all doctors are ready to embrace tests that look for hundreds of DNA changes in patients' tumor samples, while others plan to offer this type of cancer gene testing to most of their patients.


Stacy W. Gray, MD, AM
 
Save the Date
Rally Against Cancer℠
Friday, April 4, 2014
Rally with the Red Sox and Dana-Farber by registering your school or workplace in Rally Against Cancer presented by Fan Band. Start a team, fundraise, and you could win tickets, Fan Bands, hats, and a visit from the 2013 World Championship trophies, or Red Sox players Will Middlebrooks or David Ross. Register today
 
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Music for Relaxation
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Smith 330, Stoneman Patient Services Suite
Join us as we use music with meditation, imagery, and other tools for relaxation. This event is presented by the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies.
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orchestra members at Yawkey Center for Cancer Care
 
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