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Peter's grandfather, mother, aunt, and sister all lost their lives to multiple myeloma. Peter had tested his stem cell transplant compatibility for his sister, and it was discovered he had an abnormal protein in his blood. With checkups every threemonths, Peter was diagnosed in 2014. He started on a clinical trial, and fortunately reached remission after a stem cell transplant in 2015. His wife and family were with him throughout, providing love and support. Peter feels Dr. Ghobrial is passionate about her patients' care and ensuring they are getting the right treatment. Dana-Farber is special to him because he knows he is being treated by a doctor who is heavily engaged in research related to multiple myeloma and is on the leading edge of research. Peter loves playing ice hockey with his friends and reading, spending the summer at their camp fishing and kayaking. Peter is retired, but formerly worked in higher education fundraising. 

 Olivia was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumor, the size of a small egg, in the lower back part of her brain, close to the brain stem in February 2016. Her parents had noticed she was vomiting and had some minor imbalance while walking. Olivia had six months of chemotherapy that started in March 2016. During her treatment, she had a Broviac port, several blood transfusions, a lumbar puncture and bone marrow scan, and a stem cell treatment plan. She had five different chemotherapy medications during her 6-month treatment. Her treatment endedSeptember 2016, although she does have her regular brain and spine scans every six months. Her doctors are Dr. Susan Chi and Dr. Michelle Lee. She also had two surgeries in 2020 after finding a vascular lesion (small bleeding blood vessel) in the front left part of Olivia's brain. Olivia is going into the third grade. She plays soccer, does gymnastics, loves doing Ninja, and takes dance. Her family is grateful to Dana-Farber for the degree of patient and family c

Cael was diagnosed in 2021 with leukemia. After not feeling well, he was quickly admitted to the hospital where he was diagnosed with cancer. He has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment at the Jimmy Fund Clinic for the last year. When he grows up, he wants to be a doctor, so that he can take care of other children and families facing cancer. Cael also loves playing and watching sports, especially football, soccer, and baseball. Cael's baseball dreams became a reality when he participated on the field at this year's John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day, where he had the special opportunity to play on the field at Fenway Park. He also loves to run and can run a whole

Pat Harrington and David Gill drop by to drop off a generous donation totaling over $60,000.

Today, 8/23 is his daughter, Oriana's birthday! OK was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a tumor in his right frontal lobe on January 27, 2018, two days before his son's, Oliver's, birthday. His wife, Maria, had encouraged him to go to the emergency room after noticing some irregular behavior, such as dropping things. Maria has a friend who works at Dana-Farber, and she arranged everything for him, including an appointment with Dr. Reardon. His treatment includes weekly blood draws and an infusion of a study to test a drug. OK likes sports and bicycling. He works as a central office technician with Verizon.

When Shelley was diagnosed with uterine endometrial stage 4 cancer in January 2020, she knew as soon as she heard the word cancer, she’d go to Dana-Farber. She began chemotherapy treatments a month after her diagnosis until the cancer began growing again in November 2020. A few months later, Shelley started on a clinical trial that she has been on for the past six months. Her scans have shown no convincing evidence of metastatic disease. Shelley recalls the quality of care received by friends and family for multiple myeloma at Dana-Farber and has experienced the same high level of care herself. Shelley has also been a chiropractor for 20 years in East Hampton, Massachusetts. She also loves being outdoors through gardening, paddle boarding, mountain biking, and hiking. Last October, she climbed Mount Katahdin in Maine and hiked 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to North Carolina in April. She maintains a positive outlook and does not let cancer stop her from living her life.

Erika Howes is a member of the fifth generation at family owned Howes Lubricator and is the V.P. of Media Marketing. The Hoews family like many others has experienced the struggles and heartbreak of having family members battle cancer. They have become great friends and allies of the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber over the years.

? Lisa has worked in the Jimmy Fund Clinic for over 30 years.? Lisa and her team are responsible for the programs that help take the patients and their families take minds off the treatment.? Events that Lisa and her team plan include Red Sox teen event (coming up next week) Summer Fest and Bereavement Cruise in October? Due to COVID, they had to pivot the programming and create new programs - ask her about their Zoom events.? They also plan programs for parents whose children are being treated at the Jimmy Fund Clinic as well as for siblings of patients in treatment.

Michelle started experiencing numbness and weakness in her right hand that spread to her arm, then face and leg. After a brain biopsy, she was diagnosed with primary central nervous lymphoma. She underwent inpatient chemotherapy, which was ultimately ineffective at shrinking the tumor. Michelle researched and found CAR-T (a drug that uses the patient's immune system to fight cancer) and a clinical trial at Dana-Farber, which she was accepted to and has since stabilized the disease. Michelle enjoys writing, reading, baking, and spending time with her nieces. She is now able to walk, hike, and bike again! She was previously a physical therapist specializing in outpatient orthopedics. Michelle feels Dana-Farber saved her life and that everyone she has encountered is unbelievably kind, compassionate, and encouraging. For her, Dana-Farber is a place of hope.

Shawn Thornton joins Gresh and Keefe to discuss his work with Dana Farber, the Florida Panthers, what he thinks of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci returning to the Bruins, and how Kodak Black helped people learn about the Florida Panthers. 

Steve was out golfing with a few of his friends on a cold December day on the Cape. During his round, he noticed a bump on his left side that he showed to his wife when he got home. He booked an appointment with his primary care doctor shortly thereafter, just before Christmas in 2016. After a few tests, Steve was completely floored to discover he had stage 4 breast cancer. He underwent a mastectomy shortly thereafter. He also came to Dana-Farber and to Dr. Erica Mayer for a second opinion. The subsequent treatment plan that Dr. Mayer sketched out for Steve just felt right to him and he decided to switch his care to Dana-Farber. Breast cancer in men is quite rare, only 1 out of 100 cases of breast cancer in the US are found in men. While he is still living with a serious illness Steve is doing great today and “like a million bucks.” He comes to Dana-Farber from Sandwich every three weeks for treatment. Steve travels a lot now with his wife visiting national parks and other spots he wishes he got to sooner.

After visits to his local doctor and urgent care, it was believed that Kheim’s rectal bleeding and extra fatigue could be attributed to hemorrhoids. Instead, learning the news through a phone call, Kheim was diagnosed with rectal cancer with metastasis to liver at age 32 after receiving additional scans and examinations. Once at Dana-Farber, with the help of his oncologist, Dr. Douglas Rubinson, Kheim beganchemotherapy infusions, but his nurses noted that he always seemed a bit “off.” After his family found Kheim at home, nearly unresponsive, it was later discovered that a genetic quirk caused Kheim to metabolize the chemotherapy. In collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Kheim’s care team developed a protocol to continue chemotherapy, without continued toxic metabolic products. He also had surgeries to remove cancerous parts of his liver and rectum. Kheim remained cancer-free for two years until a recurrence occurred a few months ago on the lining of his liver. Kheim has since returned to chemothe

Addison Gould, 5, optic pathways glioma, Bourne, with mom,Jillian, and brother, Colin (7)? Addison was born with type 1 neurofibromatosis.Neurofibromatosis is a set of complex disorders that affects almost every organsystem, causing tumors to grow on nerves in the brain and throughout the body.Addison's pediatrician noticed that one of Addison's eyelids were drooping in aroutine checkup, so she had an MRI to investigate further. She was diagnosed withcancerous Optic Pathways Gliomas in 2019 and in August 2020, scans revealed thather gliomas and grown substantially, making her left eye protrude from its socket.? Addison is blind in one eye. Her treatment has included chemotherapy as well asseveral oral medications and will likely be in treatment for the rest of her life.? Addison loves swimming in the pool, coloring and playing with Legos. She especiallyloves playing in the playroom and in the music room at the Jimmy Fund Clinic.Addison loves to 'help' her doctors and nurses during her visits and treatments, b

Mike Bivens of New Edition and Bel Biv Devoe joins The Greg Hill Show

Daniel Ramos, 40, acute myeloblastic leukemia, Attleboro, with daughter, Leia Ramos (8), wife, Katharine Ramos, sister, Lidia Thomas, and Dr. Richard Stone, Chief of Staff and Director, Translational Research, Adult Leukemia Program, Dana-Farber wit his doctor, Dr. Richard Stone ? Daniel had noticed his energy and endurance levels were very low and spoke to hisdoctor about it at his annual physical. Subsequent bloodwork showed very highwhite blood cell counts and he was told to go to the emergency room at Brighamand Women's as they were confident it was Leukemia. This took place at the heightof the pandemic, which meant he could not have any visitors with him, making it avery solitary experience. Upon being admitted to the emergency room, he wasintroduced to Dr. Richard Stone and Ilene Galinsky who were able to shed light on adark situation. In a world where the word "hero" seems to be thrown around a little too easily, they are true heroes. The nurses on the seventh floor were also absoluteangels and treated

Lenny Clark joins The Greg Hill Show

Ernie Boch Jr. Donates $150,000 to The Jimmy Fund!!

Governor Charlie Baker joins The Greg Hill Show

Eddie McMahon, 17, glioblastoma, Lowell, with dad, Ed Sr.

Sabine Simon, 4, acute lymphocytic leukemia, Sharon, CT, with dad, Eric Simon ? Sabine was diagnosed in July 2022 with symptoms of bruising, sensitivity totemperatures, unusual fatigue, and petechiae (tiny round brown-purple spots due tobleeding under the skin).? The diagnosis was extremely scary at first. Her parents chose Dana-Farber fortreatment because her grandfather was treated there and they were aware of theJimmy Fund Clinic as a center of excellence.? Sabine is currently in treatment and will finish this fall. Her doctor is Jessica Pollard,MD, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.? Sabine currently attends nursery school. She loves movement -- jumping, dancing,throwing balls. She also loves stories and dramatic play (especially toy kitchens andfood). She is interested in animals as well.? Her family is grateful to all the staff and doctors who have been exceptional. Ricardoin the cafeteria always greets Sabine with a friendly hello and remembers herchoices at the hot food station. They also love their team