Updates from the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers
Then versus Now
Highlights in treatment and understanding of ovarian cancer
The latest: research at a "crossroads"On April 8, 2016, the Susan F. Smith Center Executive Council held its 13th annual breakfast to educate guests on the latest advances in ovarian cancer research and clinical care, and to raise vital funding for physician-researchers at the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers at Dana-Farber.
Check out Dr. Matulonis's update on the You Tube video below! |
I think in ovarian cancer we need to really do a better job in improving how we are treating women, and one of the exciting steps in clinical trial development has been sub-splitting out the different subtypes of treatment. -- Dr. Ursula Matulonis Dr. Ursula Matulonis, who was Joan Brack's oncologist, was featured with a patient in this recent YouTube video from the 2015 "Stand Up To Cancer" telethon (shown above at the top right).
You may need to move ahead to presentation number 20 on the playlist to view "SU2C Dream Team Gives Beverly A Second Chance." It offers a moving firsthand look at someone lifted up by the work and passion of these amazing practitioners and researchers. For a more detailed look at the the latest advances in ovarian cancer therapy, check out a webchat in September, 2014 with Dr. Matulonis and other doctors at the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers. They discuss the progress being made to offer personalized treatment for each patient as researchers better understand different subtypes of ovarian cancer, including how molecular alterations guide decisions for different therapies. |
“What every woman should know”
The Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers at Dana-Farber unites many of the world's leading experts in breast and gynecologic cancers, and cancer genetics, with one common goal: to give women the latest, most advanced care, including innovative therapies that are often available only through clinical trials. Our physicians have pioneered research discoveries that have changed the way doctors care for patients around the world.
Learn more about these latest advances in our live video webchat series by clicking here!
Join Dana-Farber doctors from the Susan F. Smith Center for a live video webchat series. Experts will discuss topics including breast cancer treatment and research, cancer genetics, and the latest advances in ovarian cancer therapy!
The Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers at Dana-Farber unites many of the world's leading experts in breast and gynecologic cancers, and cancer genetics, with one common goal: to give women the latest, most advanced care, including innovative therapies that are often available only through clinical trials. Our physicians have pioneered research discoveries that have changed the way doctors care for patients around the world.
Learn more about these latest advances in our live video webchat series by clicking here!
Join Dana-Farber doctors from the Susan F. Smith Center for a live video webchat series. Experts will discuss topics including breast cancer treatment and research, cancer genetics, and the latest advances in ovarian cancer therapy!