Why Choose Dana-Farber?
Because what we do can change your life. Patients from around the world come to Dana-Farber for excellence in cancer care. Find out why.
We’re here to reduce the burden of cancer and give you back your life.
Since our founding in 1947 by Dr. Sidney Farber, Dana-Farber has been dedicated to raising the standard of cancer care through pioneering research and innovation. Dr. Farber’s groundbreaking work in leukemia treatment established the concept of total cancer care, where every necessary specialist collaborates at the patient’s bedside. This principle continues to guide Dana-Farber’s mission today.
Our world revolves around you.
Everything we do at Dana-Farber is centered on our patients and their families. Because no two patients are the same, our personalized approach to care is tailored to your needs. We understand you as an individual – what’s important to you – with a deep understanding of your cancer and how to get you well.
What exceptional cancer care looks like when it’s built around you.
World-class experts, closer to home
With six regional campuses, virtual second opinions, and dedicated international patient services, expert care is always within reach.
More treatments, more hope
With access to more than 1,200 active clinical trials, you’ll benefit from the latest innovations in cancer care — offering new possibilities when they matter most.
Care for every stage of life
From diagnosis through survivorship, our supportive care services are here for you and your loved ones. With programs tailored to your age, stage, and lifestyle, you receive care that fits your unique needs.
We are 100% dedicated to cancer.
We rank among the top five hospitals in the nation for both adult and pediatric cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll be cared for by a team of doctors, nurses, and supportive care staff, each with deep expertise in your specific cancer.
It’s not just one expert—it’s an entire team behind you.
Adult Treatment Centers and Clinical Services
All our clinicians — medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nursing staff — have deep experience treating your specific type of cancer.
Pediatric Treatment Centers and Clinical Services
At Dana-Farber/Boston Children's, we see patients from all over the globe who need advanced medical care and specialized expertise for the treatment of pediatric cancer or blood disorders.
Where breakthroughs meet bedside care.
As we follow the science, one insight leads to another, and what we learn about cancer in the lab we turn against cancer for our patients. This unique back-and-forth connection — from clinic to laboratory to clinic — allows life-enhancing discoveries to keep coming at an accelerating pace, and makes living without cancer a greater possibility.
"If you have fantastic scientists working with wonderful physicians, they teach each other things. The physicians think like scientists, the scientists think like clinicians, and together we can advance cancer care much better than either could alone.
Here, you’ll find hope and the support to thrive.
Thousands of children, teens, and adults with cancer, along with parents, siblings, family and friends, visit Dana-Farber, bringing with them inspiring stories of strength, hope, and perseverance.
Meet Our Adult Patients
Meet Our Pediatric Patients
