Biomarker testing helps get the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. Each person's cancer has a unique pattern of biomarkers. Progress in improving health outcomes increasingly involves precision medicine, which uses information about a person's genes or...

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has joined with Massachusetts hospitals, physicians, and patient advocate community in supporting reforms of insurers' prior authorization policies to reduce unnecessary delays in patient care and relieve the administrative burden in the health...

Accessing and navigating the health care system can be complex and overwhelming for patients, especially for individuals facing illnesses such as cancer. Patient navigators are critical in helping patients overcome barriers to accessing high-quality care by guiding them...

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. In the early stages, pancreatic cancer often does not present any noticeable signs or symptoms. By the time symptoms do appear, the cancer has typically grown significantly or spread...

The Massachusetts Pediatric Palliative Care program supports critically ill children, young adults, and their families, including children with disabilities and life-threatening and life-limiting diagnoses such as cancer. The program provides services that address the unmet...

Dana-Farber is a member of the Health Equity Compact (HEC), a statewide coalition created to address health disparities in Massachusetts. The HEC legislation proposes innovative solutions and structural reforms to address racial justice and health equity across the...

Last year, the U.S. House of Representatives took a crucial step forward by passing two bills that address key issues in pediatric cancer care, clinical trials, and drug development. These bills represent a major milestone in childhood cancer legislation. This session, it...

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men in the United States, with approximately 1 in 8 being diagnosed during their lifetime. However, an individual’s risk can vary based on factors like age, race, and family...

Congress is currently determining funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for the fiscal year 2026 budget. It is crucial that Members of Congress hear from their constituents that they must continue to make medical...