Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Homepage
Oncologist • Boston, MA • Since 1947
About
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a nonprofit, Harvard-affiliated cancer treatment and research center based in Boston, MA. Key points: - Location: 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA (HQ) - Founded: 1947; Private care system; 6,465 employees - Role: Comprehensive cancer care for adults and children; pioneering treatments; affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center - Services: Cancer types & treatments, clinical services, early detection/interception centers, health library, patient communications, support services, patient safety & advocacy, research opportunities - Recognition: Ranked among top US cancer hospitals as of 2024 - Governance issues: 2024-2025 investigations led to several retractions/corrections and leadership changes - Contact: Phone numbers include 888-733-4662, 877-441-3324, (866)408-3324 - Website: dana-farber.org If you want, I can pull the latest homepage highlights or specific patient services featured on the site.
Clinic Type
Oncologist
Address
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, US
Phone
877-441-3324
AskCS@dfci.harvard.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What is Dana-Farber?
A cancer institute focused on expert cancer care and groundbreaking treatments for adult and pediatric patients.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 96% recommend (3,739 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and compassionate staff
- High-quality medical care and treatment facilities
- Emphasis on patient-centered care and safety
- Presence of support services like patient councils and prayer/meditation rooms
Common complaints
- Management-related issues such as finance, billing, and service delays
- Relationship-related issues including communication breakdowns and staff attitudes
- Clinical concerns regarding quality of care, treatment, and diagnostic accuracy
"The doctors and all staff were so professional and kind. I loved the Quiet Room here. It's for meditation and prayers."
— Yelp"I'm currently receiving treatment there and their staff, facilities and treatment are top notch. It is one of the most highly rated hospitals in ..."
— RedditSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dana-Farber Investigators Formulate First IRF Degrader with Potential for Multiple Myeloma | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Jun 30, 2026
- Dana-Farber Proposes Joint Radiation Oncology Clinic, in Partnership with Merrimack Health, Offering Leading Edge Treatment to Patients in the Greater Merrimack Valley | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Jul 9, 2026
- Dana-Farber’s Largest Single Gift Advances Planned Cancer Hospital for New England — Feb 4, 2026
- Twenty-Five Years of Progress in Cancer | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Dec 17, 2025
- Dana-Farber, MGB announce major gifts for competing cancer visions — Feb 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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