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acute lymphocyctic leukemia (ALL) survivor

Family and friends rally to support Dana-Farber patient in her time of need

March 21, 2016

Kelly McCue headed off to Brooklyn, New York at age 24 with a theater degree and showbiz aspirations. But her dreams were put on hold when she was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Kelly was alone when she received…

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Paint your plate with color and beneficial nutrients

March 21, 2016

Last year, in honor of National Nutrition Month®, Dana-Farber Nutritionist, Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, shared her top 5 cancer-fighting foods. This year Kennedy is honing in on color and the role it plays in health and wellness. “The…

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It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Carol.

March 18, 2016

Carol Chaoui is extraordinary in so many ways. She’s pretty much a superhero. Her powers are vast and include taking care of her family, managing a non-profit foundation, running like the wind, co-directing a charity road race, and fighting her…

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Son creates a legacy for an unforgettable dad through Jimmy Fund Golf

March 11, 2016

What happens to your name when you die? It’s a question that can elicit strong emotions, from uncertainty and fear to hope and positivity. For the Patterson family, it led to creating a lasting legacy and discovering a greater purpose.…

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College students unite to fight cancer

February 27, 2016

When she was nine-years-old, Jennifer learned how cancer can impact a family. Her three-year-old sister, Allison, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Sadly, Allison passed away only four days after her diagnosis. Although she is gone, Allison will never be…

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Love, Loss, and Destiny Unite Two Walkers Dedicated to Conquering Cancer

February 12, 2016

When Gary Dawkins’ wife, Marie, was diagnosed with breast cancer, he found support through friends and a caring workplace. Later, he was connected with a colleague, Emily Lee, whose husband was being treated for an aggressive form of sarcoma. Suddenly,…

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#MyJokeForJimmy brings laughter and hope to cancer patients

February 11, 2016

No stranger to supporting the Jimmy Fund, 12-year-old Maxwell Surprenant sang in the Jimmy Fund Chorus in 2013. It was there that he met a pediatric patient from Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund Clinic that inspired him to become passionate about raising…

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