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Son’s cancer inspires new sense of purpose in GE Researcher’s work

February 5, 2016

In 2012, 4-year-old Adam Frontera began complaining that his stomach and legs hurt. His parents were concerned and became especially alarmed when Adam began waking up at night as a result of agonizing pain in his stomach and bones. In…

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Cancer survivor gives hope to Dana-Farber patients through Jimmy Fund Golf

January 16, 2016

The experience of turning 25 is different for everyone. Some lament the start of their “quarter-life crisis” while others are simply excited that they can legally rent a car. What no one expects is to spend their big day waging…

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My Resolution: cycling to end cancer

December 29, 2015

Last year, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) brought together more than 6,000 cycling enthusiasts to raise a record-breaking $45 million to support Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. This year, they are out to set records again by adding a new indoor bike-a-thon called…

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Dana-Farber doctor’s efforts to conquer cancer bring us closer by the mile

July 11, 2015

On August 1 and 2, Dr. David Reardon, MD, physician and Clinical Director of the Center for Neuro-Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will be doing what he does every other day: conquering cancer. On this particular weekend, though, he won’t…

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Jimmy Fund Clinic patient designs beautiful bag for HomeGoods

June 27, 2015

Jimmy Fund Clinic patient Kate is a sparkling 7-year-old who loves drawing and princesses. Her family even calls her “Princess Kate” because she loves to wear dresses; jeans are not “fancy enough” for her. When she’s not busy spending time…

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Keeping Nicole’s memory alive through Dana-Farber’s Gene and Zebrafish Displays

May 16, 2015

“I need to do something to keep myself busy, and to make the tears stop, even just for a little bit.” This was the thought that ran through my head over and over again. My friend Nicole was being treated…

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Jimmy Fund Clinic patient becomes face of Rally for the Jimmy Fund campaign

March 21, 2015

In December 2012, Janesa Negron was competing at the World’s Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Florida, when she began to feel dizzy during practice. Over the next few days, she became exhausted, irritable, and didn’t feel like eating. When she returned…

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