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The Yawkey Foundation just made its largest donation ever: $50 million to help Dana-Farber Cancer Institute build its first standalone hospital. This gift crowns a decades-long partnership that's already brought $35 million in support to cancer patients.
Massachusetts just greenlit a cutting-edge cancer treatment facility that will bring advanced therapy to more patients. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute can now build a $50 million proton therapy center after addressing concerns about patient access.
Two of Boston's leading cancer care institutions have resolved their staffing disagreement, choosing collaboration over conflict. The agreement ensures physician assistants can continue working seamlessly between both hospitals to care for cancer patients.
Kevin Sullivan beat cancer in 2022 and started a charity golf tournament five months later. His annual event has now raised over $100,000 for childhood cancer research at Dana-Farber.
A daily pill called daraxonrasib helped control cancer in 90% of pancreatic cancer patients during early trials, offering new hope for a disease that has had few effective treatments. The drug targets genetic mutations found in over 90% of pancreatic cancers.
Mary Shertenlieb crossed the Boston Marathon finish line in April 2026, just months after defeating her fourth cancer diagnosis. The 50-year-old has raised $156,000 for cancer research while proving that hope and determination can carry us through the hardest miles.
A breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer has stunned researchers by controlling disease in 90% of patients who had already tried chemotherapy. The daily pill targets gene mutations found in nearly all pancreatic cancers, offering hope where treatment options have been scarce.
Dana Perino lost her father just weeks after he retired, but his approach to raising confident daughters lives on. The Fox News anchor shares five powerful lessons from her dad that helped shape her success.
A friendship between two Tampa women through Best Buddies just earned them a $50,000 grant to help others find the same connection. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Dana Brown and Sarah Rodenberry for showing what true inclusion looks like.
The University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center brought together cancer survivors and fighters for an evening of hope, connection, and shared strength. The celebration spotlighted stories of resilience that remind us why every cancer journey matters.
Nico Ali Walsh is speaking up for fighter protections as Congress debates a new boxing law bearing his grandfather's name. The professional boxer wants a sit-down with UFC founder Dana White to discuss what's best for athletes.
A 24-year-old Irish boxer headlined the first event for Dana White's new boxing venture, winning decisively despite a sixth-round stumble. The historic night in Las Vegas marks a promising new chapter for combat sports.
Legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana will attempt a dirt bike backflip on the White House South Lawn this Saturday during UFC Freedom 250. What started as a wild pitch became reality when UFC chief Dana White brought the idea to President Trump.
A groundbreaking two-drug treatment just got FDA approval that could help thousands of kidney cancer patients stay cancer-free after surgery. The combination reduced the risk of cancer returning by 28% compared to standard treatment.
Beth Israel Lahey Health turned its finances around with a bold bet on primary care doctors. The Massachusetts hospital system recruited dozens of physicians and struck new partnerships while competitors struggled.
A groundbreaking trial is teaching children's immune systems to recognize and destroy aggressive cancers, offering fresh hope where traditional treatments fall short. The first patient has already enrolled in the study spanning the UK and US.
Scientists at Duke discovered an antibody that naturally helps some immune systems beat cancer—and turned it into an experimental drug. Early trials show promise in stopping lung tumors from growing.
Patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, finally have new hope. Boston researchers just proved a genetically modified virus can extend survival by helping the immune system attack tumors.
A trivia fundraiser honoring beloved PE teacher Lorna Moody drew 150 people and raised nearly $5,000 for college scholarships and cancer research. Her wife Sue plans to make it an annual tradition.
Scientists discovered an existing FDA-approved medication could prevent the deadliest part of breast cancer: when it spreads to other organs. The breakthrough offers new hope for patients with aggressive triple negative breast cancer.
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