Patient Stories

Learn about our patients and the patient care provided by the Comprehensive Breast Program.

Shauna M. McVorran, MD, placing a brachytherapy implant

Q&A with Shauna M. McVorran, MD: Excellence in brachytherapy

As one of the few fellowship-trained brachytherapists in the US, Shauna M. McVorran, MD, explains how this unique therapy benefits patients at Dartmouth Cancer Center.

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The 41st Prouty

Where do Prouty donations go? Fall 2022

The newest Prouty Pilot cancer research projects underway at Dartmouth Cancer Center

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George Zanazzi and Courtney Stevens

American Cancer Society Research Day at Dartmouth Cancer Center

Dartmouth Cancer Center and American Cancer Society Research Day recognizes the impact of research funded by ACS.

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Linda Vahdat, MD

How are breast cancer drugs discovered and approved to treat patients?

Linda T. Vahdat, MD, MBA, discusses what it takes to get new cancer drugs approved for patients.

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Janette Coombs, Nick, Annie Aquila

Fueling cars and kindness from patient to patient

A project started by Dartmouth Cancer Center patient Janette Coombs as a way to involve her son, Nicholas, has flourished into a meaningful mission that brings relief to many other patients.

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Gary Schwartz

Using estrogen to treat breast cancer

In this video, Gary N. Schwartz, MD, and Todd Miller, PhD explain one of several breast cancer clinical trials they are leading.

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Rebecca Smith and Anna Tosteson

New study examining women’s breast density knowledge suggests opportunities for improvement

A Dartmouth Cancer Center and Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium study highlights a need for more effective breast density notification and for tools to engage women in understanding their personal breast cancer risks and screening options.

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