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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

Adaptive Equipment

NexTalk adaptive equipment system

Learn how computer-based tools help cancer patients with vision and hearing challenges at Dana-Farber.

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.