Paths of Progress
Todd Golub, M.D., is pioneering the use of DNA on a chip to take the genetic inventory of tumor cells
Winter/Spring 2000
Volume 9, Number 1
Contents
Features
- Advances at the Frontier of Cancer Diagnosis
Technology is helping physicians diagnose cancer at everearlier stages and with unprecedented precision. A look at how these advances are improving treatment decisions. - New Talent at Dana-Farber
Dana-Farber has attracted some of the nation's top investigators, whose work is further enhancing the Institute's research efforts and international reputation. - Growing up Quickly: Teenagers with Cancer
The teenage years are tough enough, but teens with cancer face a unique set of hurdles. Teens being treated at Dana-Farber talk about how they manage. - Surfing the 'Net for Information and Support
The Internet is reshaping the way people obtain medical information. Dana-Farber experts discuss the pros and cons of getting cancer information from the 'Net. - A Hard Fight Against Cancer: One Patient's Experience
Bone marrow transplantation can be a life-saving treatment, but it is challenging for both patients and their families. One woman describes her experience.
Departments
- Dateline DFCI
The latest news around Dana-Farber - Discoveries
Dana-Farber research updates - Inquiry: Pasi Jänne, M.D., Ph.D.
Pasi Jänne, M.D., Ph.D., a second-year fellow, talks about his participation in the highly sought-after Adult Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program. - First Person: Geri Malter
Patient and patient advocate Geri Malter shares insights gained from battling cancer for 17 years. - A Letter from the President
1999 Annual Report
Credits
President, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute David G. Nathan, M.D.
Chief of Staff Stephen E. Sallan, M.D.
Chair, Adult Oncology Lee M. Nadler, M.D.
Chair, Pediatric Oncology Steven J. Burakoff, M.D.
Chair, Executive Committee for Research David M. Livingston, M.D.
Chief of Communications Steven R. Singer
Director of Publications/Editor Paul Hennessy
Associate Editor Hilary F. Bennett
Contributors Hilary F. Bennett, Paul Hennessy, Robert Levy, Ann MacDonald, Geri Malter, Cindy Whitcome, Saul Wisnia
Design John DiGianni
Production Assistance Amy Fontaine
Photography C.J. Allen, Laurie Bruinooge, Steve Gilbert, Shawn Henry, Bill Horseman, Joshua Touster, Laura Wulf
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