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American Association for Cancer Research
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) recently awarded $480,000 to four Dana-Farber physician-scientists who are investigating new methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for various types of cancers. As the first cancer research organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer, AACR is a long-standing partner in Dana-Farber’s mission to defy cancer.
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Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Ovarian cancer is often difficult to treat at later stages and difficult to detect at earlier stages. With a $100,000 grant, the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance is supporting research at Dana-Farber into the development of an ultrasensitive blood test to detect ovarian cancer at its earliest, and most treatable, stages.
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Deitch gift targets early diagnosis and prevention
When Joseph Deitch met Mother Teresa during a business trip to India two decades ago, something she said then really struck him. “If you have money, don’t let it sit in the bank and do nothing,” she told him and his associates. “Put it to work.”
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V is for victory over intractable cancers
The V Foundation for Cancer Research, founded by legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano, has granted $1.6 million to four Dana-Farber investigators.
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Novel clinical trial in pancreatic cancer bolstered by $1 million gift
John Byrnes is a self-proclaimed “satisfied customer.” Diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in 2015, John is grateful for each and every day his Dana-Farber care team has given him.
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Oetgen Family invests in early detection and intervention for myeloma
Dana-Farber has launched a revolution in myeloma care, thanks to the power of precision medicine, genomics, immunotherapy, and philanthropy.
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Promises for Purple
In 2010, shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and with encouragement from her two sons, Claire Muollo organized the first Promises for Purple Pancreatic Cancer Awareness 5K Walk in Braintree, Mass.
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The Dana-Farber Campaign
Establishing an endowment is a powerful way to support The Dana-Farber Campaign.
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Rasmussen Family funds research into underlying causes of colorectal cancer
Anna and Neil Rasmussen are no strangers to medical research in the quest to find answers to chronic illness—one of their children had been living with ulcerative colitis since she was seven years old.
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IMS grants drive innovative multiple myeloma research
The International Myeloma Society (IMS) recently awarded three Dana-Farber scientists grants totaling $525,000 to promote research on the blood cancer multiple myeloma.
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