Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Cancer Care Equity Program

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    Established in January 2012, the Cancer Care Equity Program (CCEP) aims to place Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at the forefront of efforts to reduce differences in cancer outcomes among local communities, as well as become a national model for translating research on access into clinical interventions.

    The role of the CCEP is to:

    • Facilitate clinical access to Dana-Farber’s spectrum of preventive medicine, treatment, and clinical trials
    • Partner with Dana-Farber's Community Health team to enhance and expand community outreach and educational programs
    • Initiate and unite research on access across Dana-Farber

    Through these efforts, the CCEP broadens clinical access to cancer diagnosis and treatment in local communities in collaboration with community partners.

    Addressing Inequities in Cancer Care

    Dana-Farber's Christopher Lathan, MD, MS, MPH, faculty director for cancer care equity, details health equity research that highlights key findings and recommendations on community outreach and engagement efforts of the National Comprehensive Cancer Centers.

    What Some of Our Patients Are Saying

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    Mary L., Patient

    "When I was diagnosed with cancer, I went through a time when I couldn't explain to anyone how I felt. […] I lost my job because I was so sick. I was in depression and I didn't tell anyone what was happening. I was living homeless. And I thought that I needed better for myself, so I called my family in Boston and I came [to Dana-Farber]. When I met Ludmila [Nurse Director], I felt hopeful and she was navigating everything for me — making all the phone calls and contacting everybody and making sure that I got the help that I needed, and understanding what I was going through. That brought it home to me because I don't have to say much for her to understand. She cares. They understand. People understand. Somebody understands."
    Watch Mary tell her story of the care and support she received at Dana-Farber

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    Bruce B., Patient

    "You all saved my life. Literally saved my life. Even though you didn't find cancer, you were so thorough and followed-up on everything and found a life-threatening condition. You are the best."