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Immunotherapy, genomic profiling top list of 2014 cancer developments

Immunotherapy, genomic profiling, and investigating game-changing drug therapies topped the list of most important cancer research and clinical developments last year.

FDA approves new treatment for ovarian cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for women with advanced and recurrent ovarian cancer who test positive for the BRCA gene mutation.

Glitz, glamour and a lot of smiles for young cancer patients

For 24 young patients, a recent getaway weekend replaced exam rooms with dressing rooms, hospital bracelets with stylish bangles, and MRI images with professional photographs. Read about the "Girls Weekend."

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Combination of carboplatin and chemotherapy improves outcomes for triple-negative breast cancer patients

In a clinical trial involving women with triple-negative breast cancer, patients who received drugs in combination with standard chemotherapy prior to surgery were more likely to have their tumors disappear entirely.

Five tips for staying active this winter

Staying active during the winter months can be difficult. Weather, packed holiday schedules, and fewer daylight hours can often get in the way of a regular fitness routine. For some cancer patients, lack of energy and a weakened immune system can also make it difficult to stay active. Nancy Campbell, MS, provides tips to help.

Live webchat - Cervical cancer

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
11:30 a.m.
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Join us as we discuss the latest treatment options and research for cervical cancer, and answer patient questions. Email questions to webchats@dfci.harvard.edu or tweet them to @DanaFarber using the #DFCIwebchat hashtag. View events calendar

Chefs for Jimmy

Friday, January 23, 2015
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Chez Josef, Agawam, MA
Join Winer Levsky Group of UBS Financial Services Inc. as they host the 25th Anniversary Red Carpet Celebration of Chefs for Jimmy - the premier food tasting event to benefit the Jimmy Fund. Indulge in culinary delights from the best restaurants and caterers in western MA. Learn more

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