Dartmouth Cancer Center

12/31/2025

*2 locations
*5 local producers
*10 fellows and interns
*25 amazing volunteers
*1,000+ cancer patients
*12,000 bags of groceries
*$500,000 of Prouty funding

That is Healing Harvest Wrapped 2025! Program Manager Julia Boger-Hawkins shares how you, our generous and dedicated community, made it all possible.
https://cancer.dartmouth.edu/stories/article/year-healing-harvest-food-pantry

12/31/2025

There's still time to make your year-end gift to Dartmouth Cancer Center! A year-end gift to the Cancer Center supports the critical work going on in our cancer clinics and research labs. Caring people like you empower our scientists to discover better treatments and enable our staff to provide helpful services to guide our patients through their cancer journey.

Make your donation before midnight tonight! https://dartgo.org/dcc-year-end

12/30/2025

"We have some exciting clinical trials on the horizon.” Dartmouth Cancer Center Neurosurgeon Linton T. Evans, MD, talks about a few of the clinical trials meant to expand possibilities for people with brain cancer. Read more:

Neurosurgeon Linton Evans, MD, blends compassion and cutting-edge technologies to give patients with brain tumors more time and a better quality of life.

12/29/2025

There are many risk factors for developing cancer that cannot be changed. On the other hand, there are many things that you can do to reduce your chances of developing cancer. We tend to think of these things as “healthy habits.” If you are looking to incorporate healthy habits into your new year’s resolution, try setting SMART goals to help keep you on track.

12/26/2025

In 2023, Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) neurosurgical oncologist Linton T. Evans, MD treated the first patient at Dartmouth Cancer Center (DCC) with GammaTile, a postage-stamp–sized device embedded with radiation seeds that can be placed directly into the brain cavity at the time of tumor surgery.

Now, DCC earns designation as a GammaTile® Center of Excellence: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gt-medical-technologies-welcomes-new-gammatile-center-of-excellence-program-designation-302644005.html

Known as “brachytherapy,” the tile delivers highly localized radiation immediately after tumor removal. The benefit? Sparing healthy tissue and reducing the need for weeks of travel for radiation treatments—especially valuable for patients in rural northern New England.

Treatment centers designated as a GammaTile Center of Excellence (COE) have demonstrated an exceptional level of clinical expertise and experience in the GammaTile procedure. To achieve designation, doctors and their institutions must meet annual criteria that establishes their contributions to advancements in therapy, commitment to improving patient outcomes, and dedication to supporting patient education.

12/25/2025

We could be convinced that cancer survivor Jan Wi******er is really Mrs. Claus in disguise. From handmade pins to thoughtful notepads—and even free hugs—Jan uses her love of crafting to bring comfort, connection, and smiles to people navigating their own cancer journeys and staff at Dartmouth Cancer Center.

Follow along with Jan as she pins a trail of smiles:

A real-life Mrs. Claus, cancer survivor Jan Wi******er, returns to spread joy, laughter, and love where it’s needed most.

12/24/2025

From all of us at Dartmouth Cancer Center, to all of you whose lives have been touched by cancer, we wish you peace, comfort and joy this holiday season.

12/22/2025

Did you know: The sun’s UV rays still reach the ground in the winter and snow can reflect up to 90% of UV Rays? This means exposed skin and lips are at risk of sunburn even on powder days! Using SPF and lip balm with SPF 30+, and wearing sunglasses are important to protect yourself from the sun even in the winter months.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3RBRiFY

12/19/2025

This holiday season, consider giving the gift of hope to cancer patients and providers at Dartmouth Cancer Center with a special year-end gift.

Please make your tax-deductible gift of any amount by December 31 to make an immediate impact on our work to prevent and treat cancer. Every dollar makes a difference.

Give now --> https://dartgo.org/dcc-year-end

12/18/2025

At Dartmouth Cancer Center, caring for people with brain cancer means more than treating a disease—it means pushing boundaries, advancing research, and supporting patients and families every step of the way.

Our neuro-oncology team is redefining what’s possible through innovative approaches to care, collaboration across specialties, and a deep commitment to each patient’s journey.

Read how Dartmouth Cancer Center is shaping the future of brain cancer care:

Neurosurgeon Linton Evans, MD, blends compassion and cutting-edge technologies to give patients with brain tumors more time and a better quality of life.

12/16/2025

Some the most important things you can do to help reduce your risk of developing cancer are:
✅Quitting smoking (or not starting)
✅Practicing sun safe behaviors all year long.
✅Being physically active on a regular basis.
✅Eating a well-balanced diet.
✅Avoiding or limiting alcohol.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4iGocUA

12/15/2025

As the New Year approaches, many of us start thinking about resolutions that support our health. This year, consider adding important life-saving cancer screenings to your list.

If you’ve been putting off screenings that you're eligible for because you’re worried about getting an “abnormal” result, you’re not alone—this is a very common fear. But you should know that an abnormal result often does not mean cancer.

“That window between an abnormal result and active treatment can be a tough emotional space,” says pulmonologist David Feller-Kopman, MD. “Our job is to get patients the answers—and the care—as quickly and clearly as possible, and we have a wonderful team at Dartmouth Cancer Center to help guide our patients through this journey.”

Start 2026 with clarity and confidence. Hear more from Feller-Kopman and other experts about what happens after an abnormal screening:
https://cancer.dartmouth.edu/stories/article/what-happens-when-you-have-abnormal-cancer-screening