July 16, 2026
In April, Riley McDevitt received test results from her genetic counselor at Dana-Farber. The results confirmed a diagnosis of Lynch syndrome. After years of advocating for Lynch syndrome awareness, knowledge about her condition empowered McDevitt to make decisions about preventive screenings and continue advocating for herself and others.
“As someone who treats patients with leukemia, I frequently face the agony of waiting for test results,” says Evan Chen, MD, a hematologic oncologist in the Adult Leukemia Program.
Now, a new tool developed by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators could deliver precise results within hours.
Advanced ovarian cancer can be a challenging diagnosis, but there are several treatment options available. Learn how ovarian cancer is staged, what an advanced diagnosis means, and how advances in treatment and research are helping patients receive care.
After losing both of his parents to cancer, Matías Vergara Alvarez, MS, made a complete switch in his career and focused his computational skills on cancer research.
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