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DNA marker predicts platinum drug response in breast, ovarian cancer - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Dana-Farber and Brigham and Women’s researchers have found a genetic marker that predicts which aggressive "triple negative" breast cancers and certain ovarian cancers might respond to platinum-based chemotherapies.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2012 at 10:30 pm By:
Discovery of genetic marker predicting response to platinum drugs in triple-negative #breastcancer http://t.co/IFMrAlTO
Green Pizza - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “This Green Pizza recipe offers an array of healthy, green vegetables and their powerful phytonutrients to your plate.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on March 16, 2012 at 4:50 pm By:
Want a healthy alternative to corned beef? Try #cancer-fighting green pizza http://t.co/4NsqAR61 #stpats
Three 'targeted' cancer drugs raise risk of fatal side effects - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Analysis suggests doctors and patients should take into account slightly elevated risk of fatal side effects in use of VEGF-tyrosine kinase inhibitor drugs sorafenib, sunitinib, and pazopanib.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on February 6, 2012 at 9:32 pm By:
Doctors & patients should be aware of slight increase in risk from three targeted therapy drugs http://t.co/toCXbR69
Study identifies possible therapy for radiation sickness - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “A combination of two drugs may alleviate radiation sickness in people who have been exposed to high levels of radiation, even when the therapy is given a day after the exposure occurred” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on November 23, 2011 at 7:10 pm By:
New study identifies possible therapy for radiation sickness (includes video) http://t.co/JM4SzPO9
For Caregivers - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “For Caregivers - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2011 at 4:03 pm By:
Are you caring for someone with #cancer? You need to take care of yourself as well! http://t.co/WcTFy4ss
Name A Gene - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is honoring the revolutionary impact that microarray technology has had on Dana-Farber's ability to understand, diagnose, and treat cancer. The new Gene Display, a colorful artistic representation of a microarray comprised of thousands of multi-colored genes, will be located in the new Yawkey Center for Cancer Care, a state-of-the-art cancer care facility.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on November 10, 2011 at 8:45 pm By:
The Jimmy Fund Health Organization
Looking for an inGENEous way to honor a loved one? Make your mark on cancer—name a gene today in our Gene Display. http://t.co/tPOUw2KF
A Drug's Journey from Lab to Patient - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Dana-Farber’s Early Drug Development Center gives patients access to experimental drug combinations through phase I clinical trials for cancer.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on November 4, 2011 at 1:44 pm By:
The Jimmy Fund Health Organization
RT @danafarber: How a #cancer drug progresses from lab to patient in phase I clinical trials http://t.co/rWH10uS3
Research makes it possible to predict how cancers will respond to chemo - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Dana-Farber scientists have devised a test that can predict how effective chemotherapy will be by determining whether tumor cells are "primed" for death. The discovery suggests it may be possible to predict which patients will likely benefit from chemo, as well as to make some chemo more effective.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on October 28, 2011 at 12:48 pm By:
The Jimmy Fund Health Organization
RT @danafarber: Research makes it possible to predict how cancers will respond to chemo http://t.co/vzaljwgE
Researchers find possible link between bacterium and colon cancer - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Dana-Farber and the Broad Institute researchers have found high levels of the bacterium Fusobacterium in colorectal cancers, a sign that it might contribute to the disease and potentially lead to further research.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on October 19, 2011 at 1:30 pm By:
The Jimmy Fund Health Organization
Researchers at Dana-Farber and the Broad Institute find possible link between bacterium and colon cancer http://t.co/fAdSmiPi
Dialing up fetal hemoglobin dials down sickle cell disease - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Chidren's Hospital Boston researches have identified a protein that could be a powerful treatment target for sickle cell anemia, a significant global health problem, one that affects between 75,000 and 100,000 people in the United States alone.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on October 14, 2011 at 6:47 pm By:
Study: Dialing up fetal hemoglobin dials down sickle cell disease http://t.co/teV87XqH
Childhood leukemia survivors face lifelong health challenges - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Tens of thousands of childhood cancer survivors are now in their 20s, 30s, and beyond, facing life-long risks of treatment-related health issues. Increasingly, primary care physicians will need to be knowledgeable about symptoms and complaints that might be related to cancer treatments their patients received decades ago.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on October 13, 2011 at 12:21 pm By:
Childhood leukemia survivors face lifelong health challenges http://t.co/EdSQi1UA
New prostate cancer screening guidelines called into question - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “New prostate cancer screening guidelines called into question - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on October 7, 2011 at 10:29 pm By:
Philip Kantoff: "blanket statement that PSA-based screening is of no value is the wrong message" http://t.co/nIGRz6oL
Donate Blood and Platelets - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “When you donate blood or platelets at the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center, you donate to patients cared for at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute or Brigham and Women's Hospital. Donating saves lives.” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on September 8, 2011 at 12:18 pm By:
Very cool! Thank you so much! More on platelet donations: http://t.co/vi4gzIz RT @erickaye: 50th platelet donation at @DanaFarber today.
Videos - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Videos - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on August 15, 2011 at 8:05 pm By:
Kristin Gustafson Patient Advocate and Health Business Administrator
Summer Foods That Might Fight Cancer-Videos - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: http://t.co/HdEpqPG
Angiosarcoma - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
dana-farber.org — “Angiosarcoma - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute” View full resource at dana-farber.org
Most Recently Shared on August 1, 2011 at 9:28 pm By:
The Jimmy Fund Health Organization
@chrissiesmiles Very sorry to hear of your friends illness. Here is some information you should find helpful. http://ow.ly/5Sy1h
