Cancer News & Stories

Jan Winchester

A Cancer Survivor’s Crafts Bring Comfort and Joy to Patients

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

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From left, Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington administrative director Caryn Packard, nutritionist Kristin Irace, RD, LDN and oncology social worker Elizabeth Fredland, LICSW, with patient food bags from Healing Harvest.

New food pantry opens at Dartmouth Cancer Center Bennington

The launch of Healing Harvest in Bennington was supported by donations to the SVRCC Patient Resource Fund, through the Southwestern Vermont Health Care Foundation.

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Linton Evans, MD

Redefining What’s Possible in 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.

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Chun-Chieh Lin, MD, PhD

Real-Time Diagnosis for Brain Tumors

A new rapid-diagnosis technique developed at Dartmouth can identify brain-tumor type in just hours—even during surgery. This innovation could help patients start the right treatment sooner.

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Adolescents at the bus stop

Protecting Against Six Cancers: The Power of HPV Vaccination

Insights from Gynecologic Oncologist Ariel M. Kredentser, MD

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Holiday dinner table

Managing Food-Centric Holidays During Cancer Treatment

How to find balance, comfort, and joy when time, energy, and appetite may be running low.

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Person worried about test results.

What Happens When You Have an Abnormal Cancer Screening?

Screening results don’t necessarily mean you have cancer, but worrying can be stressful. Here’s what you need to know.

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