Is Seltzer Water a Healthy Drink Option for Cancer Patients?
Adequate hydration is an important aspect of health for everyone, especially for those undergoing cancer treatment.
Dana-Farber Staff
Success With ‘Half-Matched’ Donors Leads Transplant Advances
Of the many stem cell transplant advances in the past 10 to 15 years, none has had as dramatic an impact as the recent development of successful haploidentical or “half-matched” transplants, which have vastly expanded the pool of donors.
10 Exercise Tips for Cancer Patients
Exercise has been shown to improve quality of life and functionality for cancer patients and survivors, if done safely. Here are some tips.
Immunotherapy for Adult Leukemia: What’s New?
As scientists have learned more about the intricate workings of the immune system, they’ve developed new forms of immunotherapy that have been approved for the treatment of leukemia or are being clinically tested in patients.
Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer May Not Need Post-Surgical Chemotherapy: Study
In a significant step toward more personalized treatment for patients with breast cancer, a recent clinical trial found that many women with an early stage of the disease do not need chemotherapy after surgery to remove the tumor.
6 Common Myths About What Causes Cancer
Many factors are involved in cancer, so it’s not always easy to tell why cancer develops, or what causes it—but we know for sure that the following six factors do not play a role in the development of cancer.
Is a Cough a Sign of Cancer?
A cough can potentially be a symptom of a health concern, but in the overwhelming majority of cases that include a cough, the cause is unrelated to cancer.
Researchers Identify Key Molecular Event Leading to Synovial Sarcoma
Cancer biologists led by Cigall Kadoch, PhD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, have identified a key molecular event that leads to synovial sarcoma, a rare, aggressive cancer in adolescents and young adults for which scientists are seeking better treatments.
Tips for Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Five notable pieces of advice from two Dana-Farber metastatic breast cancer patients, Hanna Homenko and Krista Lawrence.
From Ovarian Cancer Patient to Pan-Mass Challenge Cyclist in One Year
Julie Wisnia was undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer at Dana-Farber when she became inspired to participate in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a 163-mile bike-a-thon that raises funds for Dana-Farber.
Signs of Breast Cancer That Aren’t a Breast Lump
The vast majority of breast lumps are not indicators of breast cancer. However, there are other symptoms that may be indicative of breast cancer in some cases.
How to Find the Right Cancer Support Group
Support groups offer patients the opportunity to share their stories and the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis among a group of people who can relate. So how do you find the one that’s right for you?
Pan-Mass Challenge Team Continues Co-Founder’s Commitment, In His Memory
Dave Mittelman died in May 2017 from brain cancer. The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) team he helped co-found, Team Lizard, will soon ride to honor him and the many other close friends and family members who have dealt with cancer. “At our core, we ride because we believe in a future without cancer,” says his wife, Michele Mittelman.
What to Know About Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults [Infographic]
Adults and young adults often have to face unique challenges while they are also facing cancer. Here’s what you need to know.
Cancer Patient Paints Her Way Through Treatment and Into Remission
CNS lymphoma patient Rosette Becker was able to paint her way through the ups and downs of her successful treatment—and she remains in remission more than four years later.
Anti-Angiogenic Foods: The State of the Science
Here’s what we know about whether any foods are anti-angiogenic—in other words, able to block cancer blood vessel growth.
Novel Compounds Show Promise in Protecting Against HIV-1
Scientists at Dana-Farber and other institutions have shown that compounds that mimic key proteins on white blood cells can inactivate HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS, and potentially protect against exposure to the virus.
How Cancer Patients Can Maintain Sexual Health
If changes in sexual health or in an intimate relationship are bothering you, look into getting help, says Sharon Bober, PhD. “These issues do not have to be the price you pay for cancer treatment,” she says.
Does Nicotine Cause Cancer?
An addictive substance, nicotine produces a pleasurable, relaxed feeling when inhaled in smoke or vapor or when ingested from chewing tobacco.
Dana-Farber Oncologist Gears Up for First Pan-Mass Challenge
Dana-Farber’s Toni Choueiri, MD, will participate in his first Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) bike-a-thon in August. “Considering his dedication to me and his other patients, I am not surprised that he is riding in the PMC and raising money to develop new treatments for people with my type of kidney cancer,” says a former patient of Choueiri’s.