Cancer

James B. Yu, MD, MHS

Is Aggressive Prostate Cancer Increasing Nationwide?

A new DCC study shows a concerning rise in advanced and aggressive prostate cancer diagnoses among U.S. men.

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Steve Leach, Somer Matar, Britton Goodale

A Potential New Therapeutic Target in Pancreatic Cancer

Dartmouth Cancer Center researchers uncover a mechanism that helps pancreatic cancer cells change identity, providing a potential target for preventing or reversing that process.

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Linear accelerator machine

Dartmouth Cancer Center Keene celebrates opening of new linear accelerator, expanded cancer treatment space

The ribbon-cutting marks a major milestone in efforts by Cheshire Medical Center to expand access to advanced radiation therapy close to home.

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Rwanda Ministry of Health

Building Cancer Care Capacity in Rwanda, One Surgeon at a Time

Eric Henderson, MD, aims to establish Rwanda’s first surgical training program, introducing orthopaedic oncology to an area of the world that has none.

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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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Man grilling at a barbecue in summer

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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psycho-oncology expert group photo at Dartmouth Cancer Center

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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Person reaching for pancakes or berries

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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Dartmouth Cancer Center Manchester

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.

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