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Cancer Support Groups and Services

Photo of Dr. Ortiz with patient Ann Sandstrom

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offers a wide range of support services for its adult and pediatric patients. A drop-down menu is provided below for patients who know what kind of support they need, but don't know which department provides it.


Adult Services

Pediatric Services

Talking to co-workers about a cancer diagnosis

folded hands on a table with paperwork

When a cancer diagnosis strikes a close colleague, it's hard to know the "right" response. read more

The Hispanic Experience

Breast cancer survivor Cristina Moya, from the Dominican Republic

Spanish- speaking patients talked about their cancer treatment at a panel discussion in September 2008.

A Legislative Voice

Eric Rodriguez of Dana-Farbers Adult Patient and Family Advisory Council

New network allows cancer patients to support health care legislation.