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What we do here changes lives everywhere

Gordon Freeman, PhD, on the discovery that’s revolutionized immunotherapy.

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We stand at the intersection of science and care, compassion and hope.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we view cancer research through a special lens—one that changes the medical landscape and brings hope to cancer patients everywhere. It started more than 70 years ago when Dr. Sidney Farber pioneered chemotherapy. It continues today with Dr. Gordon Freeman’s pivotal discovery of PD-L1, a protein that conceals cancer and, when blocked, enables the immune system to attack cancer. This discovery has transformed immunotherapy into a revolutionary way of treating cancer worldwide. Through our blend of innovative science and exceptional patient care, we will continue setting the standard for lifesaving cancer research well into the future.

Dana-Farber’s discoveries have advanced the world’s medical understanding for 72 years. This is our passion.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Show Promise Against a Wide Variety of Cancers Immune checkpoint inhibitors are producing striking results in some cancers.

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What is PD-1 and Immunotherapy? Many cancer cells wear proteins called PD-L1 to stay hidden. We’ve lifted their disguise and set the immune system on them.

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William Kaelin, MD, Wins 2019 Nobel Prize in Medicine Kaelin’s key molecular findings could lead to new therapeutics for cancer, cardiovascular disease, anemia, and macular degeneration.

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IntelliSpace Precision Medicine Oncology Multi-Disciplinary Tumor Board

Dana-Farber’s Clinical Pathways & Philips IntelliSpace Precision Medicine Oncologists are matching specific therapies and trials to patient characteristics, such as specific gene mutations.

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The Latest in Immunotherapy for Pediatric Solid Tumors Combining immunotherapy agents is showing promise against pediatric solid tumors

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Advancements in Immunology and Precision Cancer Medicine Dana-Farber is advancing immunotherapy and paving the way to individual precision cancer treatment.

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From trial to treatment, our discoveries in immunotherapy are now saving lives.

Helping Barry’s Body Beat Cancer with Immunotherapy Given less than 6 months to live in 2013, Barry is now thriving thanks to immunotherapy.

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Immunotherapy Keeps Stage IV Lung Cancer Patient in Remission When Robert was out of treatment options for stage IV lung cancer, immunotherapy put him in remission.

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While Enjoying College, Ewing Sarcoma Survivor Looks to Her Past An immunotherapy clinical trial has enabled Maddie, a Ewing sarcoma survivor, to enjoy college life.

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Your gift to Dana-Farber supports our lifesaving mission. From our Nobel Prize winning research, to our advancements in immunotherapy and successful clinical trials, your support helps us make great strides in the fight against cancer. Every gift helps advance our progress toward a cancer-free future.

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