Category Cancer Awareness

In recognition and celebration of the Jimmy Fund’s 75th anniversary on May 22, 2023, landmarks across the city of Boston will take part in “Light Boston Blue for the Jimmy Fund.” The signature Jimmy Fund blue that will illuminate these…

In 2019, Stephanie’s world was turned upside down her son Declan was diagnosed with a brain tumor and began treatment at Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic. Stephanie, a trained nurse, soon came to Dana-Farber to work in oncology nursing and pay…

With the help of Arbella Insurance Group, a longtime partner of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, we acknowledge the Unsung Heroes of Dana-Farber who work behind the scenes to ensure all those who walk through our doors—patients, families,…

Recently, Dana-Farber’s Ian Matthew-Clayton, vice president and chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity officer, wrote an honest and informative letter to employees of Dana-Farber honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. His message provides historical context, points out how we…

An orthopedic surgeon for over 40 years, Larry Geuss Jr., MD, was quick to realize something was wrong when he found himself struggling to swallow food one Christmas Eve. He immediately scheduled an appointment with a gastroenterologist, where a gastroscopy…

This month, Laurie H. Glimcher, MD, President and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, sent a powerful letter to all faculty and staff at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. We are committed to improving inclusion, diversity, and equity for our patients…

“Shannon was devoted to living in the moment, living her own life, even with a terminal cancer diagnosis,” says her husband, Howie. In late 2015, Shannon was diagnosed with appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma, a rare cancer with a 2 ½ year…