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Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute

Our Difference

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute unites experts from across our academic healthcare system to care for all types of cancer—from the common to complex. We conduct innovative research, train future leaders, and advance access to equitable, world-class care.

Edwin Choy, MD, PhD

New era of excellence in cancer care and research

The future of cancer care isn’t something to wait for. It’s already here, at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute. From breakthroughs in research-driven treatment to the most cancer specialists in New England—with each advantage, we aim to give our patients more hope, more options, and more time.

Integrated care for your whole health

We believe in treating more than just cancer—we care for the patient with cancer. Our approach addresses every aspect of a person’s health, bringing specialists from across medicine together as one team.

Integrated care impact
Dr. Nour with a patient

Trailblazing discovery and innovation 

Mass General Brigham, ranked #1 in hospital medical research in the U.S., is pushing the boundaries to develop and utilize the most advanced cancer treatments and technologies.

Innovation in action
Aparna Parikh, MD and Ryan Corcoran, MD, PhD in lab

Early cancer detection

Detecting cancer in its early stages significantly increases the chances of patient survival. That’s why we’re developing screening tools and technologies to improve early cancer detection and diagnosis.

Early detection with AI
Lecia Sequist, MD and Florian Fintelmann, MD looking at a lung scan on a monitor.

Equity in cancer care

We are working to eliminate disparities and provide equitable access to cancer care and clinical research for all the communities we serve.

Working to increase screening rates
Dr. Wang with a patient

Research-driven care

With more than 900 researchers engaged in cancer research and more than 1,000 clinical trials annually, we are committed to advancing cancer care.

Discover our CAR T research
Marcela Maus, MD, PhD standing with Matthew Frigault, MD

From prevention to survivorship

Our approach to cancer care treats the whole person—not just their cancer—and covers the full spectrum of patient needs before, during, and after treatment. One component of that is our Lifestyle Medicine Program, which promotes evidence-based strategies to improve well-being and outcomes, supporting patients and their families throughout their cancer journey.

Explore whole-person care
Daphne Haas-Kogan, MD hugging patient in clinic