Cancer News & Stories

Dartmouth Cancer Center research shows improved treatment outcomes for breast cancer patients using new technology
The Dartmouth Cancer Center Comprehensive Breast Program at Cheshire Medical Center joined 22 other hospitals worldwide in testing a new approach to breast-conservation cancer surgery (lumpectomy) that could make treatment more precise and effective.

Eating for Energy: 10 Strategies to Help You Feel Your Best
Dartmouth Cancer Center dietitian Nicole Parker, LD, RD, shares tips on boosting your energy levels through food choices during and after cancer therapy.

Mapping the Immune Cells That Help Tumors—and the Ones That Fight Them
New Dartmouth Cancer Center research finds that some immune cells help organize a response against cancer, while others support tumor growth.

Bringing Specialty Cancer Care to Southern New Hampshire
Dartmouth Cancer Center is actively building disease-specific teams, who will provide specialized care for people with breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal cancers in Manchester, Nashua and surrounding communities.

Rethinking Bladder Cancer Surveillance: Can Fewer Procedures Be Just as Effective?
A new national study explores whether fewer invasive bladder exams can safely reduce discomfort and improve quality of life for patients with bladder cancer.

Enhancing Community Access to Cancer Clinical Trials and Care
Patients in New Hampshire, Vermont, and throughout New England are gaining greater access to promising cancer treatments and clinical trials without having to travel far from home.

Dartmouth Health launches Division of Resilient and Sustainable Cancer Care
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First-of-its-kind initiative to lead national efforts in building climate resilient and sustainable models for cancer treatment