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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is committed to providing expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer, while advancing the understanding, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases.

Last week, Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members joined our advocacy team at the Alliance for Childhood Can...
03/05/2026

Last week, Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) members joined our advocacy team at the Alliance for Childhood Cancer Action Days in Washington, DC. This two-day event provided parents, children, and healthcare professionals with an opportunity to advocate for important childhood cancer issues before Congress.

The team met with staff from the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation and thanked Congress for passing the Accelerating Kids’ Access to Care Act and the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act into law. The team also advocated that Congress increase federal funding for childhood cancer in FY27 to provide:
💙 At least $35 million for the Childhood Cancer STAR Act
💙 $100 million for the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI)
💙 $51.3 billion for the National Institutes of Health
💙 $7.9 billion for the National Cancer Institute
💙 $1.5 billion for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

Thank you to Tracy DuBois and Suzy Amor of our Pediatric PFAC; Yaminah Romulus, Manager of Government Affairs; and Gretchen Carr and Bayley Connors, staffers for Senator Warren and Congresswoman Pressley, for your shared commitment to reducing the burden of cancer for everyone. Learn more about how to get involved with PFAC: https://bit.ly/4leTZxQ

Our Legislative Action Network brings people together to advocate for legislation and public policies that improve the l...
03/02/2026

Our Legislative Action Network brings people together to advocate for legislation and public policies that improve the lives of cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Join our LAN to help ensure cancer prevention, treatment, and care remain a top priority for decision makers. Every Voice Counts.

Learn more about how to get involved: https://bit.ly/4atmW3U

Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of each February to raise awareness and spread knowledge about the 1 in 20 ...
02/28/2026

Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of each February to raise awareness and spread knowledge about the 1 in 20 people worldwide living with a rare disease. The zebra is the official symbol of rare diseases in the United States, and the striped mammal was also a symbol of solidarity in the Jimmy Fund Clinic this week. Just as each zebra’s stripes distinguish it from its peers, every individual living with a rare disease has a journey that is uniquely their own. 🦓

“We were so excited to get into the spirit of this theme and show support and admiration for the many kids we treat that are diagnosed with rare diseases,” says Lisa Scherber, director of Patient and Family Programs at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. “The other families were also happy to show their support and gain awareness of the fellow families that they sit in clinic with each week.”

During Monday’s blizzard, our Facilities Operations team worked around the clock to clear snow, treat walkways, and ensu...
02/27/2026

During Monday’s blizzard, our Facilities Operations team worked around the clock to clear snow, treat walkways, and ensure safe access across campuses. Their swift, coordinated response helped keep patients, families, and staff safe. We are grateful for their dedication and commitment during severe weather conditions.

Thank you to teams across the institute who stepped up to keep patient care, research, and essential services running smoothly throughout the storm.

02/27/2026

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02/27/2026

What are the different kinds of genetic testing for cancer? Huma Rana, MD, MPH, helps break down the different options.

02/24/2026

Paris Prinsen, 21, faced cancer twice before she turned 13: stage IV neuroblastoma as a toddler and osteosarcoma in middle school. Now she’s preparing to enter medical school to become a pediatric oncologist. Read more about Paris’ journey: https://bit.ly/4rSaDFq

02/24/2026

Our Ask the Expert event is coming up soon, and we hope you’ll join us! Sign up today to hear expert clinical insight on breast cancer.

Register: https://hubs.li/Q042vhgL0

The Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center is hosting its 7th annual Patient and Family Forum on Saturday, March 7. This i...
02/24/2026

The Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center is hosting its 7th annual Patient and Family Forum on Saturday, March 7. This is a day of free educational programming for individuals with young-onset colorectal cancer (diagnosed before age 50) and their supporters. Attendees will hear from experts, learn from other patients, and connect with the community.

The forum will be held in a hybrid format from 8:15 am–5:00 pm at Dana-Farber. Free parking will be available and nearby hotel accommodation is offered if needed.

Registration is required. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4b5W6jO

Inflammation is a part of the body’s natural defense against injury or infection. Whether you get a cut or catch a cold,...
02/23/2026

Inflammation is a part of the body’s natural defense against injury or infection. Whether you get a cut or catch a cold, your immune system sends an army of specialized cells to fight off germs and other invaders. Acute inflammation may appear as redness or swelling around the cut or as fever, aches, and pains with a serious infection. Once germs are eliminated by the immune system, inflammation subsides — but what happens when the immune system stays activated at a low level for long periods of time?

Chronic inflammation may increase the risk of developing certain cancers — especially colon cancer. Targeting inflammation, however, may help prevent cancers from coming back — or even developing in the first place.

“Having a sedentary lifestyle, being obese, and consuming a poorer quality diet all lead to higher levels of inflammation in the body,” said Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH, associate chief of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Dana-Farber.

Now, Dana-Farber researchers are uncovering how simple lifestyle changes may help lower high levels of inflammation that fuel cancer — from regular physical activity to incorporating more whole or minimally processed foods into your diet.

Learn how our providers are helping patients lower their risk: https://bit.ly/3MD5GBt

Snowstorm update for Monday, February 23.
02/23/2026

Snowstorm update for Monday, February 23.

02/22/2026

When things feel overwhelming, your breath can be a powerful tool to help you regain a sense of calm.

Breathe with Zakim, a video series hosted by The Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, teaches simple, evidence-based breathing techniques to support relaxation and well-being. These practices may help reduce stress, improve focus, boost energy, and more.

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