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AI Model Learns Generalized 鈥淟anguage鈥� of Regulatory Genomics, Predicts Cellular Stories

A team of investigators from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Google, and Columbia University have created an artificial intelligence model that can predict which genes are expressed in any type of human cell.
29-Jan-2025 7:20 PM EST Add to Favorites

Blood Test Could Guide Use of Anti-Inflammatory Drug Celecoxib to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence

A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients by investigators at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the cancer, may...
25-Jan-2025 10:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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PET Probe Images Inflammation with High Sensitivity and Selectivity

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a breakthrough method to detect inflammation in the body using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. This innovative probe targets CD45, a marker abundantly expressed on all immune...
22-Jan-2025 9:10 PM EST Add to Favorites

Phase 2 LITESPARK-003 Results Suggest Continued Study of Novel First-Line Combo for Advanced Kidney Cancer

Current first-line treatment for advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma includes anti-PD1 or anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy in combination with a CTLA-4 inhibitor or a VEGF tyrosine kinase inhibitor such as cabozantanib. These options have improved...
17-Jan-2025 9:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Dana-Farber and Gustave Roussy announce 2025 Transatlantic Exchange scientific program to focus on Radioligand Therapy

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston, MA, USA) and Gustave Roussy (Grand Paris, Villejuif, France) have announced that the Fourth Transatlantic Exchange in Oncology Conference topic will be 鈥淩adiopharmaceutical Therapy Meets Oncology.鈥� The...
13-Jan-2025 9:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Delivers 鈥楽imple Immediate Impact鈥� to Patient Comfort Using Weighted Blankets

Weighted blankets are available to patients receiving infusions at all Dana-Farber locations as the result of a project led by staff nurse Cheri Hermann, BSN, RN, OCN. The initiative dates to March 2020, when she observed heightened anxiety in...
4-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Leads the Launch of IGNITE Consortium to Eradicate Health Inequities in Pediatric Cancer Care

In a bold step toward addressing the stark disparities in pediatric cancer care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is taking the lead in launching IGNITE鈥攖he first national, pediatric hematology-oncology health equity research consortium. This...
26-Sep-2024 9:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Antibody-Drug Conjugate Found Effective Against Brain Metastases in Patients with HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

A drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to tumors has shown impressive activity against some of the hardest-to-reach cancer cells: those that have spread to the brain in patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. Research led by...
13-Sep-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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Movie release prompts national conversation about colorectal cancer in the Black community

Marvel Studios鈥� movie, 鈥淏lack Panther: Wakanda Forever,鈥� is the highly anticipated sequel to 鈥淏lack Panther,鈥� hitting theaters on November 11th. It will premiere without 鈥淏lack Panther鈥� star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020...
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Dana-Farber to hold a discussion for cancer patients and survivors about the Covid-19 vaccine

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is having a virtual discussion for cancer patients and survivors about the Covid-19 vaccine on January 27, 2020 at 5 pm.
25-Jan-2021 12:05 PM EST

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Colorectal Cancer: Five Things You Need To Know

With March marking Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here are the answers to some key questions about Colon cancer.
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Leading Breast Cancer Expert Available to Comment on Young Women with Breast Cancer

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National Cancer Report Underscores Need for Research Funding; Dana-Farber Expert Says Scientific Advances Merit Support

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Vaccinating Children Against HPV?

The Human papillomavirus, or HPV, and its link to certain cancers has been in the headlines recently, reigniting the debate whether it is appropriate to vaccinate children against the virus. Robert Haddad, MD, the disease center lead at...
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Prophylactic Double Mastectomy: Angelina Makes a Private Choice a Public Issue

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海角社区 Tip: New Research on Teenage Girls and Melanoma Makes This the Season for Tanning Stories

Prom season and summer approach, and with them teenage girls seeking suntans. New research published in the May issue of Pediatrics finds that the number of children diagnosed with melanoma has increased an average 2% a year since the 1970s.
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