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The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation has regularly recognized Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as a Health Equity Index Top Performing Healthcare Facility based on our approach to, and practices for, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.
At Dana-Farber, we know that the LGBTQ community faces unique challenges and health disparities, and we work to provide care that addresses each person's cancer in the context of their lives.
LGBTQ patients are at a higher risk for certain types of cancers, including Kaposi sarcoma, cervical, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, lung, liver, anal, and some others. As one of the world's foremost cancer centers treating these types of cancer – and as a leader in providing equitable care and strong advocacy for LGBTQ patients – Dana-Farber is in a unique position to serve the LGBTQ community.
Dana-Farber provides the latest, most innovative treatment available to LGBTQ patients challenged with cancer, as well as compassion and support to their families and loved ones:
Dana-Farber's Commitment to LGBTQ Patients Our specialists provide world-renowned, expert cancer care – including for diagnoses that disproportionately affect the LGBTQ community. For patients of all genders and sexualities, we are committed to providing comprehensive, personalized, and compassionate cancer care that's as unique as you are. Read a brochure about care for LGBTQ patients at Dana-Farber.
Our specialists provide world-renowned, expert cancer care – including for diagnoses that disproportionately affect the LGBTQ community. For patients of all genders and sexualities, we are committed to providing comprehensive, personalized, and compassionate cancer care that's as unique as you are.
Read a brochure about care for LGBTQ patients at Dana-Farber.
To support our LGBTQ patients and their families, we offer the following information and resources:
For questions, concerns, or more information about patient care for the LGBTQ community at Dana-Farber, please contact the staff of Dana-Farber Patient/Family Relations at 617-632-3417 or email patientfamily_relations@dfci.harvard.edu. Our staff aims to provide help, sensitivity, and compassion to LGBTQ patients, their families, and loved ones.
Chelsea's story I initially had some difficulty processing my lymphoma diagnosis. I had my first chemotherapy in NH, but then switched to DFCI to be closer to friends. I felt welcomed by the staff, who enjoyed the lovely formal dresses I chose to wear to help me feel pretty during such an arduous time. The acceptance and respectful treatment I received at DFCI confirmed every positive thing I'd heard about the quality of the care there. — Chelsea
I initially had some difficulty processing my lymphoma diagnosis. I had my first chemotherapy in NH, but then switched to DFCI to be closer to friends. I felt welcomed by the staff, who enjoyed the lovely formal dresses I chose to wear to help me feel pretty during such an arduous time. The acceptance and respectful treatment I received at DFCI confirmed every positive thing I'd heard about the quality of the care there.
— Chelsea
LGBTQ-Friendly Clinician/Staff Directory Many Dana-Farber clinicians and staff have indicated a special interest in treating and caring for LGBTQ patients. View our LGBTQ-Friendly Clinician/Staff Directory.
LGBTQ-Friendly Clinician/Staff Directory
Many Dana-Farber clinicians and staff have indicated a special interest in treating and caring for LGBTQ patients. View our LGBTQ-Friendly Clinician/Staff Directory.
New Patient Appointments
For adults: 877-442-3324For children: 888-733-4662
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Dana-Farber complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, status as a member or veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Read Dana-Farber's Non-Discrimination Notice.
