billing Latest news from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/exercise-helps-colon-cancer-survivors-live-longer/?sc=rsin /articles/exercise-helps-colon-cancer-survivors-live-longer/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:35:50 EST Regular physical activity after treatment for stage 3 colon cancer reduces and may even eliminate disparities in survival between those with cancer and those in a general population of similar age and sex, according to new Dana-Farber Cancer Institute research. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/fda-approves-dual-action-drug-for-patients-with-previously-treated-advanced-neuroendocrine-tumors-backed-by-dana-farber-research/?sc=rsin /articles/fda-approves-dual-action-drug-for-patients-with-previously-treated-advanced-neuroendocrine-tumors-backed-by-dana-farber-research/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:15:08 EST The FDA approval was based on results from the CABINET study, a phase 3 pivotal trial evaluating cabozantinib compared with placebo in two groups of patients with previously treated NETs: advanced pancreatic NETs and advanced extra-pancreatic NETs. The study was led by Jennifer Chan, MD, MPH, clinical director of the gastrointestinal cancer center and director of the program in carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/potential-targeted-therapy-for-pediatric-brain-cancer-identified-by-dana-farber-team/?sc=rsin /articles/potential-targeted-therapy-for-pediatric-brain-cancer-identified-by-dana-farber-team/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:39 EST An international team of clinical collaborators, led by physician scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, performed a first-ever clinical test of the targeted therapy avapritinib in pediatric and young patients with a form of high-grade glioma. They found that the drug, already FDA-approved for certain adult cancers, was generally safe and resulted in tumor reduction visible on brain scans, as well as clinical improvement, in 3 out of 7 patients. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/kimberly-stegmaier-named-as-pediatric-oncology-chair-at-dana-farber/?sc=rsin /articles/kimberly-stegmaier-named-as-pediatric-oncology-chair-at-dana-farber/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:10 EST Kimberly Stegmaier, MD, was named Chair of Pediatric Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Associate Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Boston Children's Hospital, in an announcement made today. Her appointment is effective April 1, 2025. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/embargoed-study-reveals-activity-of-navtemadlin-in-glioblastoma-points-to-possible-treatment-improvements/?sc=rsin /articles/embargoed-study-reveals-activity-of-navtemadlin-in-glioblastoma-points-to-possible-treatment-improvements/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 EST Clinical research by Dana-Farber scientists suggests that combining a novel agent called navtemadlin with DNA-damaging chemotherapy for the treatment of glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, could increase efficacy. Navtemadlin is an MDM2 inhibitor that can help to kill cancer cells by boosting the activity of p53, a protein that controls cell growth and induces cell death in response to DNA damage. In lab experiments, the researchers found that navtemadlin was one of the best drugs at killing glioblastoma cells with intact, non-mutant p53. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/dana-farber-researchers-to-present-key-transplant-and-cellular-therapy-studies-at-2025-tandem-meetings/?sc=rsin /articles/dana-farber-researchers-to-present-key-transplant-and-cellular-therapy-studies-at-2025-tandem-meetings/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:10:41 EST Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers will present key research studies at the 2025 Tandem Meetings, the premier conference in hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and cellular therapy. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/dana-farber-researchers-present-findings-at-2025-asco-genitourinary-cancers-symposium/?sc=rsin /articles/dana-farber-researchers-present-findings-at-2025-asco-genitourinary-cancers-symposium/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:55:06 EST Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers will present important research studies during the 2025 ASCO Genitourinary (GU) Cancers Symposium, on February 13-15, 2025. The Dana-Farber led research exemplifies innovative and multidisciplinary expertise in prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, and includes studies examining novel treatments and predictive biomarkers. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/cancer-vaccine-shows-promise-for-patients-with-stage-iii-and-iv-kidney-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-vaccine-shows-promise-for-patients-with-stage-iii-and-iv-kidney-cancer/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:30:51 EST Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers report that all nine patients in a clinical trial being treated for stage III or IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney cancer), generated a successful anti-cancer immune response after initiation of a personalized cancer vaccine. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/ai-model-learns-generalized-language-of-regulatory-genomics-predicts-cellular-stories/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-model-learns-generalized-language-of-regulatory-genomics-predicts-cellular-stories/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:20:19 EST A team of investigators from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Google, and Columbia University have created an artificial intelligence model that can predict which genes are expressed in any type of human cell. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/blood-test-could-guide-use-of-anti-inflammatory-drug-celecoxib-to-reduce-risk-of-colon-cancer-recurrence/?sc=rsin /articles/blood-test-could-guide-use-of-anti-inflammatory-drug-celecoxib-to-reduce-risk-of-colon-cancer-recurrence/?sc=rsin Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:05:16 EST A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer patients by investigators at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center found that patients with evidence of residual cancer in their blood after surgery to remove the cancer, may benefit from adding of celecoxib, to post surgery treatment. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/pet-probe-images-inflammation-with-high-sensitivity-and-selectivity/?sc=rsin /articles/pet-probe-images-inflammation-with-high-sensitivity-and-selectivity/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:10:08 EST Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a breakthrough method to detect inflammation in the body using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. This innovative probe targets CD45, a marker abundantly expressed on all immune cells but absent from other cell types. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/phase-2-litespark-003-results-suggest-continued-study-of-novel-first-line-combo-for-advanced-kidney-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/phase-2-litespark-003-results-suggest-continued-study-of-novel-first-line-combo-for-advanced-kidney-cancer/?sc=rsin Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:00:59 EST Current first-line treatment for advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma includes anti-PD1 or anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy in combination with a CTLA-4 inhibitor or a VEGF tyrosine kinase inhibitor such as cabozantanib. These options have improved outcomes in patients, however not all patients respond, and some responses do not last. This study's results suggest that further investigation of this novel combination as first-line therapy option is warranted. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/dana-farber-and-gustave-roussy-announce-2025-transatlantic-exchange-scientific-program-to-focus-on-radioligand-therapy/?sc=rsin /articles/dana-farber-and-gustave-roussy-announce-2025-transatlantic-exchange-scientific-program-to-focus-on-radioligand-therapy/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:04 EST Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston, MA, USA) and Gustave Roussy (Grand Paris, Villejuif, France) have announced that the Fourth Transatlantic Exchange in Oncology Conference topic will be "Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Meets Oncology." The meeting, supported by L'Institut Servier, will be held in-person on March 19, 2025, at Hyatt Regency Etoile Hotel and livestreamed. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/dana-farber-cancer-institute-delivers-simple-immediate-impact-to-patient-comfort-using-weighted-blankets/?sc=rsin /articles/dana-farber-cancer-institute-delivers-simple-immediate-impact-to-patient-comfort-using-weighted-blankets/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:05:08 EST Weighted blankets are available to patients receiving infusions at all Dana-Farber locations as the result of a project led by staff nurse Cheri Hermann, BSN, RN, OCN. The initiative dates to March 2020, when she observed heightened anxiety in patients whose loved ones were unable to accompany them to appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/dana-farber-cancer-institute-leads-the-launch-of-ignite-consortium-to-eradicate-health-inequities-in-pediatric-cancer-care/?sc=rsin /articles/dana-farber-cancer-institute-leads-the-launch-of-ignite-consortium-to-eradicate-health-inequities-in-pediatric-cancer-care/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:30:57 EST In a bold step toward addressing the stark disparities in pediatric cancer care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is taking the lead in launching IGNITE--the first national, pediatric hematology-oncology health equity research consortium. This groundbreaking initiative aims to eradicate inequities for children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders via the rapid development and evaluation of policy-relevant, evidence-based and community informed health equity interventions. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/antibody-drug-conjugate-found-effective-against-brain-metastases-in-patients-with-her2-positive-breast-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/antibody-drug-conjugate-found-effective-against-brain-metastases-in-patients-with-her2-positive-breast-cancer/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:05:28 EST A drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to tumors has shown impressive activity against some of the hardest-to-reach cancer cells: those that have spread to the brain in patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. Research led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/repeat-immune-checkpoint-inhibitor-therapy-not-recommended-for-advanced-kidney-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/repeat-immune-checkpoint-inhibitor-therapy-not-recommended-for-advanced-kidney-cancer/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:05:02 EST In an international multicenter randomized phase 3 clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, researchers tested the addition of the immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) nivolumab to treatment with tivozanib for patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/comprehensive-cancer-research-from-dana-farber-to-lead-esmo-congress-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/comprehensive-cancer-research-from-dana-farber-to-lead-esmo-congress-2024/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:35:00 EST Novel treatments, including targeted therapies and antibody drug conjugates, as well as research into improving quality of life for patients with breast cancer, headline studies led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/antibody-drug-conjugate-highly-effective-in-preventing-recurrence-in-patients-with-early-stage-her2-breast-cancer-trial-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/antibody-drug-conjugate-highly-effective-in-preventing-recurrence-in-patients-with-early-stage-her2-breast-cancer-trial-finds/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:00:00 EST * 97% of HER2+, early-stage patients treated with trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) were free of cancer recurrence five years after treatment * Prognostic test (HER2DX) shown helpful in identifying patients at greatest risk for recurrence Dana-Farber Cancer Institute /articles/researchers-report-first-effective-use-of-immunotherapy-for-most-common-subtype-of-colorectal-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-report-first-effective-use-of-immunotherapy-for-most-common-subtype-of-colorectal-cancer/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:05:23 EST These clinical trial results point to the first safe and effective use of immunotherapy for patients with microsatellite stable colorectal cancer, the most common subtype of the disease. The encouraging results of this phase I trial have prompted Dana-Farber investigators to move forward with a phase III trial of this immunotherapy combination. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute