Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in clinical affiliation with South Shore Hospital, in South Weymouth, MA, provides residents south of Boston with the highest level of cancer care in the region.
Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and South Shore Hospital collaborate to offer locally many of the advanced treatments currently offered at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in Boston, including clinical trials exploring new therapies.
We can provide a smooth transition to Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in Boston for patients who require care from our physicians with expertise in specific disease areas.
Dana-Farber Brigham at South Shore’s medical oncology suite provides chemotherapy and other infusion treatments. Here, patients also have access to clinical trials exploring new therapies.
Radiation oncology services are provided by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Radiation therapies offered at the Center include RapidArcTM volumetric modulated radiotherapy, image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) through our new Varian TrueBeam™ linear accelerator.
The Breast Care Center, offered by South Shore Hospital in affiliation with Brigham and Women's Hospital, provides advanced diagnosis and treatment for women with benign and malignant breast conditions.
Our multidisciplinary surgical oncology program - provided by South Shore Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital - offers care from specialists in breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, plastic, and thoracic surgery; neurosurgery; and otolaryngology.
Patients have access to clinical trials through Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, a nationally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and one of the largest cancer research programs in the nation. Select clinical trials are available at Dana-Farber Brigham at South Shore. Patients may also be eligible for trials offered at our main campus in Boston. We encourage patients to speak with their health care team about clinical trial opportunities.
Support Services
South Shore Healing Garden
We also offer an array of supportive programs to patients and families, including:
Integrative therapies, such as massage therapy and acupuncture, which can be an effective part of cancer treatment
Nutritional guidance: Balanced nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment and survivorship. Our registered dietitian works with patients to design a healthful diet that can help rebuild the body's cells, improve energy level, and manage the side effects of treatment.
Social support: Our oncology social worker can help patients and families cope with challenging practical and emotional aspects of cancer treatment.
Spiritual support: a chaplain is available to offer spiritual support and comfort to patients and families.
Healing gardens, offering a special space for quiet reflection
A boutique, specializing in the unique needs of people with cancer
Our Physician Team
Our team of cancer specialists work closely to provide seamless care for each patient.
From the south: Route 3 North to Exit 16. Then, follow the directions below.
From the north: Route 3 South to Exit 16B. Then, follow the directions below.
Travel south on Route 18 (Main St.). At third traffic light, turn left on Columbian Street. Dana-Farber Brigham at South Shore is immediately on left. Parking is available in the adjacent parking garage.
51 Performance Drive
From the south: Route 3 North to Exit 16. Then, follow the directions below.
From the north: Route 3 South to Exit 16B. Then, follow the directions below.
Travel south on Route 18 (Main Street). Turn left at the first traffic light, onto Middle Street. Turn right onto Libbey Industrial Parkway, then left onto Performance Drive. At 51 Performance Drive, you will see the Weymouth Woods Medical Center building, straight ahead. Park in the lot, walk into Entry One, and enter the glass door that says Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Radiation Oncology.
The Art at Dana-Farber Brigham at South Shore
A key focus of this collection is the art of New England artists and works by internationally recognized artists depicting the unique beauty of the South Shore, its cities and towns, rolling woodlands and magnificent seashore.
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