About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Since its founding in 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts has been committed to providing adults and children with cancer with the best treatment available today while developing tomorrow's cures through cutting-edge research. Read about our history, our breakthroughs, and the resources that help us support the health of our neighborhoods and communities.
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Mission and Values
Learn about Dana-Farber's mission, which embraces both patient care and research, and the values that underlie everything we do.
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History and Milestones
For 75 years, Dana-Farber has been at the forefront of cancer care and research. Learn more about our history and our founder, Sidney Farber, MD.
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Leadership Profiles
Read short biographies of the members of our Executive Management Group, which has executive-level oversight of all Dana-Farber activities.
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Awards and Honors
See a selection of recent examples of professional recognition given to Dana-Farber's staff, as well as honors awarded to the Institute.
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Newsroom and Publications
Read the latest in cancer care and research from Dana-Farber. Plus, find information for journalists and members of the media.
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Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
At Dana-Farber, we are committed to doing everything in our power to eliminate racial, socioeconomic, cultural, and other disparities in patient care, cancer research, and cancer treatment and outcomes.
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Community Health
Through our Community Benefits program, Dana-Farber works with community partners in Boston neighborhoods to promote greater public health.
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Global Health
The Center for Global Health Equity at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute envisions a world where cancer outcomes are not determined by where a person is born. Established in 2023, the Center works to centralize and enhance the Institute’s global health activities, addressing inequities in cancer prevention, care, and outcomes.
Partners and Affiliates
Dana-Farber provides expert clinical care with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital, and is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
Collaborations
Members of Dana-Farber collaboratives demonstrate a commitment to excellence by meeting a wide range of standards and best practices in adult medical and/or radiation oncology.
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Why Choose Dana-Farber
Each year, thousands of patients from around the world come to Dana-Farber for their cancer care. Find out why.
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Quality and Patient Safety
Dana-Farber is dedicated to safe, effective, compassionate, patient-centered care. Quality and patient safety are at the core of our mission and vision.
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Dana-Farber Direct Connect
Dana-Farber Direct Connect establishes partnerships with employers to provide dedicated oncology care coordination for employees and their dependents, and retirees.
Learn More About Dana-Farber
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Locations
Patients can access Dana-Farber's care and resources at our main locations in Boston and Chestnut Hill, and at additional community locations throughout the region.
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Careers
Find your next career at Dana-Farber, and play a role in our ultimate goal: the eradication of cancer, AIDS, and related diseases and the fear that they engender.
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Dana-Farber Facts
Find facts, figures, and useful information about Dana-Farber's operations and services, including statistics about outpatient visits, clinical trials, patient volume, financial results, and much more.
Trustees and Financial Information
The IRS Form 990 is Dana-Farber’s annual tax filing. The information provided in the 990 is public information. The most recently filed Form 990 is for fiscal year ending 9/30/22.
Members of the Board of Trustees
2022 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Tobacco Use Policy
Dana-Farber is smoke-free inside and out. Read our tobacco use policy and learn about some of the benefits of quitting smoking.
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View Our Events Calendar
View Dana-Farber's calendar of events, including nutrition seminars, health and wellness classes, patient education, community outreach and fundraising events, and support groups.