Patients, families, and visitors have a new option to make purchases around the hospital – and another way to help a friend or family member going through cancer.
Call 1-877-442-3324 or connect online. We are committed to providing the most advanced and compassionate care possible. First appointments are often available within 24 hours.
Empathizing with a cancer patient can be difficult. After all, many people haven’t had the experience of being diagnosed with cancer themselves, so knowing what to say when a loved one tells you about their illness can be tricky. So what do cancer patients want to hear? We offer some suggestions.
Mark W. Kieran, MD, PhD, director of Pediatric Medical Neuro-Oncology at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, spoke to pediatric patient families in a recent Facebook Live Webchat addressing pediatric brain tumor care.
Save the date
Meditation with Live Music
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Smith Building, Room 335
Explore how music can help you decrease stress, anxiety, and pain, as well as guide you to a place of increased relaxation. Register by calling 617-632-3322 or email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu. | View calendar
Fight cancer at Stop & Shop
Monday, June 5 through Sunday, July 2, 2017
Participating Stop & Shops
Purchase a coupon booklet to fight cancer. Learn more
Bat and field at Fenway
Saturday, June 3 is John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day. Play ball to support lifesaving care at Dana-Farber. Register to play today
Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl®
Join us June 6 – 8 for the country's best all-you-can-eat ice cream festival. Purchase tickets
Cancer Podcast Series
Dana-Farber's cancer podcast series covers a wide range of topics, including new research, the latest treatments, and survivorship. Download podcasts
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