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Surgical oncologist John Mullen, MD, and Sarah Johnstone, MD, PhD, of the Liposarcoma Genome Project

Liposarcoma Patient Poses a Challenge Gift...

Published 2 weeks ago by Erin Graham in Cancer Center, Donor Recognition

The Liposarcoma Genome Project started with seed money from a patient donor. Now it is poised to take sarcoma research to an exciting new place.

Dr. Howard Weinstein, Dion Lewis, Jenny Johnson, Billy Costa and Dr. Daniel Haber after the Everyday Amazing Race.

Everyday Amazing Race Raises $130,000 for Cancer...

Published 3 weeks ago by Jenn Ryan in Cancer Center, Donor Recognition

Nearly 1,000 patients, caregivers, and friends gathered along Boston’s Charles River Esplanade for the Everyday Amazing Race, which raised funds for the Mass General Cancer Center.

Mass General is working to make mammograms easy to schedule and more comfortable.

Mammograms: Ending the Confusion...

Published 3 weeks ago by Jennifer Nejman Bohonak in Cancer Center, Health & Wellness

Mass General’s director of Breast Imaging addresses confusion over mammograms and provides advice on when women should get one.

Providing exceptional, personalized care is a key part of the mission of the the Mass General Cancer Center.

A Legacy of Compassion Supports Cancer Center...

Published 1 month ago by Mark Dantos in Cancer Center, Donor Recognition, Planned Giving

Inspired by the care she received at the Mass General Cancer Center, Anastasia Troubalos made a bequest that is supporting its efforts to develop groundbreaking therapies and continue providing exceptional care to patients.

Effective immunotherapy at Mass General has allowed Steve Harvey, pictured with his wife, Jo, to participate in the Mass General Cancer Center Everyday Amazing Race, his first race since 2013.

Immunotherapy Gets Patient Back into the Race...

Published 1 month ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Cancer Center, Donor Recognition

Thanks to immunotherapy at Mass General, Steve Harvey has bounced back from multiple bouts with cancer to take part in the Mass General Cancer Center’s Everyday Amazing Race.

Researchers like Marcela Maus, MD, PhD, director of Cellular Immunotherapy at the Mass General Cancer Center, are changing the way we fight cancer by harnessing the power of the body’s immune system.

Defining the Future of Cancer Treatments...

Published 3 months ago by MGH Fund in Cancer Center, Medical Research, MGH Fund

Cancer immunotherapy researchers at Mass General are identifying powerful new targets by using the immune system to fight cancer — bringing new hope to patients and changing the future course of cancer treatment.

On the Brink of a Cancer Breakthrough...

Published 4 months ago by MGH Fund in Cancer Center, Medical Research, MGH Fund

For some time, there has been evidence to suggest a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes could slow certain types of cancers. Until now, we didn’t know why.

David Richter (left) and Brian Sheehan are co-chairs of the first annual Everyday Amazing Race, which will raise funds to support the Mass General Cancer Center.

Everyday Amazing Race to Benefit Cancer Programs...

Published 4 months ago by Dan O’Sullivan in Cancer Center, Donor Recognition

Brian Sheehan and David Richter have personal reasons for co-chairing the first Everyday Amazing Race, which will benefit research and care at the Mass General Cancer Center.

Vicki Jackson, MD, MPH (left), chief of Palliative Care, checks in with a patient.

Mass General Chiefs Write Book on Living with Cancer...

Published 4 months ago by Ellen Barlow in Cancer Center, Health & Wellness

A medical oncologist and a palliative care provider collaborate to compassionately guide patients and their families through the cancer journey.

Patient David Fontaine meets with his radiation oncologist, Helen Shih, MD.

Cancer Center Addresses Substance Use Disorders...

Published 5 months ago by Kay Cahill in Cancer Center, Patient Care

The Mass General Cancer Center tackles the dual challenge of treating cancer patients who also have substance use disorders with an innovative approach.

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  • Participants in Psychiatry Visiting Day included, from left, Jerrold F. Rosenbaum, MD, psychiatrist-in-chief; Michele Kessler; Gov. Charlie Baker; Carroll M. Carpenter; and Cathy Minehan, chair of Mass General’s Board of Trustees. Mrs. Kessler and Mrs. Carpenter are co-chairs of the MGH Leadership Council for Psychiatry. Gov. Charlie Baker Attends Psychiatry Visiting Day
  • Steve Arnold, MD, PhD, (right) and Jonathan Rosand, MD, MSc, field questions following their presentation at the 12th annual Phillips Society luncheon. Phillips Society Luncheon Explores Brain Health
  • Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes a person to lose their ability to regulate physical movements and emotions. Reducing the Impact of Parkinson’s Disease
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