Mass General Cancer Center

In its quest to offer hope for gastric cancer patients, Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer has provided a $250,000 research grant to Mass General to advance a groundbreaking study that addresses one of the disease’s toughest challenges. Founded by Debbie Zelman who lost her life to stomach cancer, the foundation set out to fund research into innovative, progressive and cutting-edge treatments for stomach cancer; raise awareness about the disease; and support stomach cancer patients, as well as their families and caregivers.

“This type of support from Debbie’s Dream enables us to do work that’s slightly more high risk, high reward,” Dr. Alexandra-Chloe Villani, PhD, says. “There’s so little known about what could be a potential target, and this funding allows us to be bolder in asking unbiased questions and going after nontraditional leads. We’re opening paths we didn’t even know were options before.” http://spklr.io/6187BG9fR

Registration is open for the 2025 Mass General Brigham Eversource Cancer 5k Run-Walk! Join us on Sunday, September 14 for an inspiring morning along the Charles River Esplanade. Choose from a 5k run, 5k walk or 100-yard kids’ dash and enjoy family-friendly activities, Eversource Energy bucket truck rides and a delicious pancake breakfast provided by Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Use code AUGUST to save 50% off your registration fee—valid now through Sunday, August 17. With your support, we’ll continue to create a brighter future for patients with cancer and their families. http://spklr.io/6185BGDHN

A Mass General Brigham study identifies ways to lower the risk of liver cancer for patients with Hepatitis B infection.

Study Identifies Ways to Lower Risk of Liver Cancer for People with Hepatitis B Infection | Mass General Brigham Limiting carcinogen exposure or taking a statin drug could lower liver inflammation and cancer risk associated with HBV infection.