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Treatment and Care for Adults with Cancer

Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center in Boston combines the focus of a leading cancer center and the resources of a major hospital to provide comprehensive care for adults with cancer.

Generally, outpatient care takes place at Dana-Farber, and inpatient care takes place at Brigham and Women's Hospital. These institutions are connected by bridges, and by a commitment to work together to offer patients state-of-the-art treatment.

  • Video: Our philosophy of care

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    This introduction to Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center features clinicians, nurses, patients, and resource staff describing our special approach to care for patients with cancer.

Treatment Centers

Care is provided in 13 specialized treatment centers by teams of cancer experts who work closely together to offer patients the latest therapies, including access to innovative clinical trials.

Clinical Services


Patient Gateway

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Learn about this online tool to help you connect with your health care team, manage appointments, and refill prescriptions.

Specialized Care

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Cancer survivor Carie talks about the benefits of treatment at a center that has expertise in treating specific kinds of cancer.
Watch the video

Speak Up for Safety

Teamwork for Safe Care brochure

You can help your healthcare team make sure your care is as safe as possible. Learn why it's important to Check, Ask, Notify.

Early Drug Development

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The Early Drug Development Center (EDDC) conducts research dedicated to studying potential new cancer treatments.