We know the importance of sunscreen in preventing skin cancer. But can any sunscreens cause cancer themselves?

#cancerprevention #cancerscreening #oncology #skincare #melanomaprevention #skincancer

Join us 5/15 6:30-7:45 pm ET for an interactive virtual social with others who have a loved one living with #MBC , part of the EMBRACE #MetastaticBreastCancer Virtual Forum Series.

This is an opportunity to meet, connect, and support one another. ms.spr.ly/6018Ypmwo

“In the past, we could not identify a tumor’s mutations timely enough to allow manufacture of a custom-made vaccine for a patient. Now, we can not only do it, but we can do it within a timeframe that is reasonable for patient care” says Patrick Ott, MD.

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Dana-Farber scientists' research into a once-mysterious protein has led to promising new treatments for some types of acute myelogenous #leukemia , or #AML .

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Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, affecting almost 300,000 women in the United States every year. The good news is that with early detection, the chances of successful treatment are higher.

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Join us 5/18 9a-12p ET for the Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Program virtual patient forum.

This free event features informational presentations about #DCIS for patients, families, loved ones, and health care professionals.

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women get biennial mammograms starting at age 40. Dana-Farber's Ann Partridge MD, MPH joined NBC10 Boston to discuss the new guidelines:

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Lobular Breast Cancer: Adventuring beyond diagnosis – one Dana-Farber patient shares how her love of travel remains strong even 10 years after her diagnosis. About 47,000 Americans are diagnosed with lobular #BreastCancer each year.

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The Connell and O’Reilly Families Cell Manipulation Core Facility (CMCF) at Dana-Farber is pioneering the production of #cellulartherapies .

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“This is an example of what Dana-Farber is capable of. It’s a really nice example of just how much preclinical work goes into a discovery like this one.'

#cancerresearch #danafarber #pediatriccancer

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We are incredibly proud of our Dana-Farber nurse colleagues who were honored at #ONSCongress , and where many presented studies highlighting clinical knowledge, research, patient care & advocacy. dana-farber.org/newsroom/news-…

Should my child get the #HPVvaccine ?

Susanne Menon, NP, highlights how the HPV vaccine is a critical tool in preventing HPV-related cancers, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, mouth, & throat cancers.

#cancerscreening #oncology #hpv #nursepractitioner

Appreciated the chance to speak w/ AYAs facing cancer at the 20th Annual Young Adult Cancer Conference, hosted by Dana-FarberYAProgram, on the work we are doing @DanaFarber to leverage new ideas + technologies to improve care, research, & outcomes in rare cancers, like sarcomas #AYACSM

“When you are going through stuff like this, you feel like you need somebody who understands,” says Jenkins.

“Dr. Jacobsen is always so patient. He just says, ‘This is what I’m here for.’”

#lymphoma #cancertreatment #danafarber

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Simone Ledward-Boseman has many roles: She’s a writer, artist, and singer. She was a caregiver to her late husband, Chadwick Boseman, actor known for playing #BlackPanther & more.

These days, she's added more titles to her list: activist and advocate.

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When a routine check-up blood test led to a diagnosis of acute myeloid #leukemia , Youling Sun traveled all the way from Shanghai to #Boston for treatment, finding renewed hope through a clinical trial at #danafarber
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On display this week at the Massachusetts State House are 27 portraits from the Faces of Faith series. Designed to demystify cancer, the series depicts cancer survivors from across Massachusetts with accompanying text detailing their stories. #DanaFarber #Cancer

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Nurse leaders proved key in the success of a new taxane titration approach, which decreased the number of patients experiencing hypersensitive reactions to paclitaxel and docetaxel infusion. Dana-Farber's Jacqueline Tuskan, MSN, RN, presents at #ONSCongress .

Here is what we know.

#melanoma #skincancer #cancer

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Researchers at Dana-Farber are using #AI to look for signals in medical records that might point to early #pancreaticcancer . The work is essential for improving pancreatic cancer survival.

Learn more about AI for cancer diagnostics and prediction.

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