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Most cancer specialists in New England

Expert cancer care, delivered by one team

At the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, cancer specialists across our hospitals work together to create personalized, research-informed treatment plans for each patient. Our integrated system brings together nationally recognized experts, leading research, and advanced treatments, with convenient access to care. We advance early detection, expand access to care, and connect patients to the largest team of cancer specialists in the region. We support patients at every stage, from prevention through survivorship, delivering the right care at the right time and in the right place.
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Top hospitals in complex cancer care

The Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute includes two hospitals ranked among the top five in the nation for cancer care—Brigham and Women’s Hospital* at No. 3 and Massachusetts General Hospital at No. 5, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospital rankings.
*and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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What sets our cancer care apart

Our expertise goes beyond treatment. As the Cancer Institute, we unite experts from across our academic healthcare system to care for patients with all types of cancer.
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Early detection and diagnosis

Detecting cancer in its early stages offers more treatment options, helping to lead better outcomes. Our teams focus on identifying cancer as early as possible through risk assessment, advanced imaging, and specialized diagnostic programs. We develop and use screening tools and technologies to support earlier detection and more accurate diagnosis.

Learn about our Early Detection and Diagnostics Program

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.
Access to advanced, research-driven treatments

At Mass General Brigham, ranked #1 in hospital medical research in the U.S., research is closely integrated into patient care, helping bring new treatments and technologies to patients sooner. We provide access to advanced treatments, technologies, and specialized surgical care that may not be widely available, such as:

  • Proton therapy is offered at Massachusetts General Hospital, the only proton therapy site in New England
  • Immunotherapy, including CAR T-cell therapy and TIL
  • Early-phase clinical trials of novel targeted therapies

These options are supported by close collaboration between researchers and clinicians, helping bring new diagnostics and treatments into care.

An integrated, multidisciplinary approach to cancer care

At the Cancer Institute, we believe in treating more than just cancer—we care for the patient with cancer. We bring care, research, and expertise together in a coordinated way.

Our approach addresses every aspect of a person’s health, bringing specialists from across medicine together as one team. Patients benefit from specialists working together to align care, consider multiple treatment options, and provide them with access to advanced therapies and clinical trials.

Expertise across common and complex cancers
With the largest team of cancer specialists in New England, our physicians and teams care for people with every type of cancer, from common diagnoses to rare and complex conditions.
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Our approach

900+

researchers engaged in cancer research

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as many cancer surgeries as any other health system in Massachusetts

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No. 1

recipient of NIH funding in New England, with more than $456 million in annual research funding

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Your team of specialists uses advanced treatments and offers access to clinical trials to create a plan tailored to you, with a focus on the best possible results.
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1,000+

active clinical trials per year

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Patient story

Innovative test and treatment result in world-class care for brain tumor

During a jog one morning, Rohan Venkatesh noticed his left leg was dragging a bit. A little while later, his left arm started to go limp. Thinking it was nothing more than a pinched nerve, he scheduled an appointment with his primary care physician (PCP) for that afternoon.
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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.
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Cancer Institute services and programs

These services bring together multidisciplinary teams with experience in treating both common and complex cancers, with experts focused on specific cancer types.

  • Radiation Oncology

    Our radiation oncologists offer the latest, most advanced techniques in a caring, supportive environment. Read more about our services.

  • Cancer Early Detection and Diagnostics Program

    Learn how Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute brings specialists together to advance research and care in early cancer detection, including multi-cancer detection.

  • Cellular Therapy Service

    Our Cellular Therapy Service offers the latest cellular treatments, including immunotherapy. Access our breakthrough treatments and clinical trials.

  • Breast Cancer Program

    Mass General Brigham's breast cancer services provide comprehensive care in Boston & New England. We diagnose and treat all types and stages of breast cancer.

  • Blood Cancer Program

    Get blood cancer care, including innovative diagnostic tests and treatments for all types of leukemias and lymphomas. Learn more about our specialized care.

  • Gastrointestinal Cancer Service

    Our GI cancer program is among the largest and most experienced in the region. Get subspecialty care from leading experts for any type of GI cancer.

  • Genitourinary Cancer Service

    As New England’s most experienced genitourinary cancer service, we offer proton therapy, radiation therapy, minimally invasive surgery, and supportive care.

  • Gynecologic Cancer Service

    Get the highest level of care and access to clinical trials for gynecologic cancers, including cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancer.

  • Center for Tumors of the Nervous System

    Experts at the Center for Tumors of the Nervous System (CTNS) offer comprehensive neuro-oncology care for common and complex tumors. Learn more.

  • Orthopedic Oncology Program

    The Orthopedic Oncology program offers expert diagnosis and the most advanced surgical treatments. Get care for soft-tissue tumors and primary bone cancer.

  • Lung Cancer Program

    Learn more about the Mass General Brigham Lung Cancer Program offers advanced surgery and other treatments for small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

  • Head and Neck Cancers Service

    Get care for all types and stages of cancers in the head, neck, nose, mouth, and throat. Request an appointment today.

  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

    Our renowned pediatric hematology-oncology care team expertly treats all types of childhood cancers and blood disorders. Learn how we can help your child.

  • Blood Disorders

    Get expert care for noncancerous blood disorders at one of the nation’s only programs specializing in anemia, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease.

  • Bone Marrow Transplant Program

    Our world-renowned program provides leading-edge bone marrow transplant care designed to promote excellent outcomes. Learn more about our team’s expertise.

  • Center for Cutaneous (Skin) Cancers

    The Mass General Brigham Center for Cutaneous (Skin) Cancers offers the latest research, advanced therapies, and support services. Learn more about our approach.

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Services and programs

Cancer conditions we treat

Find cancer conditions we treat and the therapies we offer across the Cancer Institute. Learn more about specific cancers, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options.
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Conditions and treatments

Specialized, holistic cancer care

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute provides advanced, research-informed care to support patients at every stage of diagnosis and treatment, from early detection and diagnosis of cancer to innovative therapies such as CAR T-cell and TIL therapy.

Early detection and diagnostics

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For patients at risk for or newly diagnosed with cancer, our team provides coordinated access to specialists in risk assessment, screening, and diagnostics to help identify cancer as early as possible.

CAR T-cell therapy

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As an authorized center for FDA-approved CAR T-cell therapies, our team provides this complex treatment for adult patients with certain blood cancers, including lymphoma and multiple myeloma with close monitoring and support throughout the process.

Proton therapy

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Proton therapy is a form of radiation treatment that precisely targets tumors while reducing exposure to nearby healthy tissue. Mass General Brigham is home to one of the first hospitals in the country to establish a proton therapy center and treats both benign and malignant tumors.

Our cancer specialists

At every step, your care is guided by a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists. This may include medical, surgical, and radiation oncology physicians, advanced practice providers, radiologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, nurse navigators, and more. You may also work with dietitians, genetic counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals.
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Cancer care near you

Our care locations extend throughout New England and provide patients with comprehensive, community-based care, and access to the expertise of world-renowned cancer specialists.
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Cancer research at Mass General Brigham

Advancing cancer care through research

As a leading academic health system, the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute advances cancer research with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment. At the Krantz Family Center for Cancer Research, more than 900 investigators engaged in cancer research from the laboratory through clinical trials, translating discoveries into new therapies, diagnostics, and care approaches that expand treatment options for our patients.
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Learn how cancer research informs patient care

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Search open cancer clinical trials and studies

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Giving to the Cancer Institute

At Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, we bring together clinicians and researchers to deliver exceptional, patient-centered cancer care. Every day, our teams work together to advance new therapies, move discoveries from the lab to the clinic, and support patients and families through every step of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Philanthropy makes our progress possible. When you give to the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, you help accelerate breakthroughs that reach patients both here in Boston and across the globe. Your generosity helps change what is possible for patients and their families facing cancer today and in the future.
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Donate to the Cancer Institute

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Patient resources and support

We offer a range of resources to support patients and caregivers before, during, and after cancer treatment. These services address physical, emotional, and practical needs and are available alongside your medical care.
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Contact the Cancer Institute

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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