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Standing up to—and fighting back against—cancer

September 9, 2016

Tonight, Stand Up To Cancer’s (SU2C) telecast will narrate powerful cancer patient and research stories—reminding us all that hope, determination, and innovation are the keys to conquering this terrible disease. Dana-Farber is a long-time partner of SU2C in our shared…

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Meet Alyssa: Walking to Conquer Cancer

September 8, 2016

In August of 2010, I joined the staff in Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund’s Development office. Immediately, I recognized the compassion and dedication embodied by my colleagues. I had found my new home and had been introduced to a breadth…

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When your sons are both diagnosed with cancer

August 27, 2016

“There isn’t really a word that can describe what we were feeling,” recalls Ebony. Her sons Javon and Terell were diagnosed with cancer two years apart, when they were each two-and-a-half years old. “Javon had already finished treatment and we…

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Family raises money to fulfill Jimmy Fund Clinic patient’s baseball dreams

April 30, 2016

When 5-year-old Liam DiPilato grows up, he’s going to be a professional baseball player. Better yet, he’s going to play for his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox. “He always tells us he’s going to be a better hitter than…

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Cancer survivor shares 10 tips to a successful marathon experience

April 16, 2016

The number ten holds a special place in Casey Pereira’s heart – it’s been ten years since she went into remission after being diagnosed with cancer. To celebrate her story, and to honor patients everywhere undergoing treatment, she is running…

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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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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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