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Harvard Medical School receives $90 million from Ludwig Cancer Research

The gift will "turn the best of modern science and technology into new strategies for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer," said George Demetri, MD.

Therapy trial for 'bubble boy' disease promising

Researchers reported promising outcomes data for the first group of boys with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (SCID-X1) who were treated with a new form of gene therapy.

Immunotherapy named 'Breakthrough of the Year'

Treatments that unleash the body's own disease-fighting cells against cancer – known as immunotherapy – have been heralded as the "Breakthrough of the Year" by Science magazine.

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Five healthy habits to start the New Year

Whether you're trying to lose weight or just stay healthy, the New Year always brings a new set of goals and resolutions. While a lifestyle change can often feel daunting, achieving goals does not have to be a solo mission. Consider these five tips from our nutrition team.

When it comes to fighting leukemia, this patient
says, 'Sharpen your Sword'

After a leukemia diagnosis, patient Buck Rogers changed his lifestyle to help his body fight off the cancer. "I want to be even more physically fit, emotionally stronger, and have a will that is unbeatable."

Dana-Farber's Mammography Van

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m.
Bowdoin Street Health Center
Our experts offer mammograms to women 40 years of age and older. For more information or to make an appointment, call Dana-Farber's Mammography Van office during regular business hours at 617-632-1974 or email mammo_van@dfci.harvard.edu. View events calendar

Chefs for Jimmy

Friday, January 24, 2014
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Chez Josef, Agawam, Mass.
Join Winer Levsky of UBS Financial Services Inc. as they host the premier food tasting event in the region to benefit the Jimmy Fund. Contact kerry_sachs@dfci.harvard.edu for ticket information. Event website

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