Cancer News & Stories

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Dartmouth Cancer Center oncologist urges awareness of male breast cancer symptoms

Recent public attention surrounding male breast cancer is prompting new conversations about a disease many people do not realize can affect men.

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Prouty

45th Annual Prouty Tops Fundraising Goal, Breaking Records and Ushering in a New Era

A lofty $12 million fundraising goal was no match for the fiercely passionate Prouty community.

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Healthy Grilling and Hidden Dangers: Balancing Summer Flavor with Cancer Prevention

As summer grilling season heats up, nutritionist Elise Cushman offers tips for outdoor cooking that also support cancer prevention.

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Surrounding Patients with Psychological Support

Coping with cancer comes with mental health challenges. The psycho-oncology experts at Dartmouth Cancer Center provide the support patients often need.

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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.

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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.

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Claudia Jakubzick, PhD

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.

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