Everyday Amazing

Every day, every moment, holds the opportunity for something amazing to happen.
What makes every day amazing sun artwork.
What makes every day amazing sun artwork.

At the Mass General Cancer Center we understand that there are people who shape your life by simply doing what they consider ordinary, everyday. Often, what may seem ordinary is actually extraordinary and amazing to others. We know that amazing happens every day. Help us celebrate the everyday amazing people in your life.

Ted Hong, MD, radiation oncologist and avid hockey player explains how the Mass General Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary approach to developing care plans for patients is so beneficial to the patient. He also talks about his love for the game of hockey and the beauty of teamwork.

Dr. Alice Shaw reflects on the rapidity of advances in lung cancer therapies over the last decade. Dr. Shaw talks about how fortunate she’s been to witness an incredible transformation in the care of lung cancer patients.

Jennifer Temel, MD discusses the now standard of care for all patients diagnosed with a serious cancer to receive care from both an oncologist and a palliative care clinician. She also talks about how she views mentoring as an investment in the future.

See a day in the life of physician-researcher Noopur Raje, MD, Clinical Director of the Center for Multiple Myeloma, and learn about how patients are at the heart of what drives her to bring her best every single day, and to pursue new therapies to improve the lives of patients.

Go behind the scenes with our Director of Clinical Research, Dr. Keith Flaherty to learn how teams of researchers and clinicians are applying scientific insights to propel the creation of new therapies for patients, and get to know more about what motivates him to do what he does every day.

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The Story Project

The Story Project is our effort to capture the stories from the people in our Mass General Cancer Center community: patients, friends, family, clinicians, and staff who have been affected by cancer in some way. Our hope is that people will benefit from sharing their stories and from reading other’s stories.

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The Story Project: Robbie Hutchison and John Hartley

Robbie and John are both patients here at the Mass General Cancer Center. Robbie and John have decided to face the challenges that come with each of their diagnoses’ together, while prioritizing what’s really important: each other.

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Robbie Hutchison and John Hartley

The Story Project: Mac Moore

Mac Moore has been at Mass General for nearly 30 years. In his different roles, Mac has managed to make a connection with countless patients here at the Cancer Center. You can find Mac on Yawkey 8, greeting patients and staff with a smile.

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Mac Moore
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I’ve learned that life is too short and there’s so much we can offer one another.

Iris Martinez

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Everyday Amazing Healthcare Professionals

Congratulations to WEEI Sports Radio Network's Everyday Amazing Healthcare Professionals for this season’s Boston Red Sox games! Learn what makes them everyday amazing.

Learn more about the Everyday Amazing race.

Everyday Amazing Race

Join us September 18th for the 2022 Mass General Cancer Center Eversource Everyday Amazing Race!

Learn more about Caring For A Cure.

Caring For A Cure

Caring For A Cure was founded by Mass General Cancer Center nurses with a goal to improve the journey of patients and families with cancer.

Listen... to what Everyday Amazing sounds like

Keith Flaherty, MD

As Director of Clinical Research, Dr. Keith Flaherty is working to speed the creation of new breakthrough therapies.

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Keith Flaherty, MD

Kerrie Foley

Radiation therapist Kerrie Foley loves the sound of the bell ceremony, which symbolizes the end of radiation treatment for a patient.

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Kerrie Foley

Molly Higgins, RN

Every year Molly and other oncology nurses run the Boston Marathon to raise money to help uplift the spirits of their patients.

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Molly Higgins, RN

Michael Lanuti, MD

Thoracic surgeon Michael Lanuti, MD has devoted his career to advancing care for patients battling lung cancer and other challenging diseases.

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Michael Lanuti, MD
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