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We're One Against Cancer

At Mass General Brigham, we harness the collective strength of our healthcare system to provide research-driven excellence in cancer care for the patients and communities we serve.

New era of excellence in cancer care and research

Our unique strengths and differentiators serve as the foundation for our approach to providing world-class cancer care, research, and education now and into the future.

Integrated, whole health, care for our patients

We believe in treating not just cancer, but the patient with cancer. Our approach is to care for the whole health of our patients, providing access to specialists and supportive services throughout our system.

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Nawal Nour, MD with 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.

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

Equity in cancer care: Closing the gap

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

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Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, MD with patient

Research-driven treatment to advance the standard of 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.

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Marcela Maus, MD, PhD standing with Matthew Frigault, MD

Early cancer detection drives improved patient outcomes

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.

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Lecia Sequist, MD with patient

From prevention to survivorship

Our approach to cancer care covers the full spectrum of patient needs before, during, and after cancer treatment to ensure that patients and their families are supported throughout their cancer journey. 

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Daphne Haas-Kogan, MD hugging patient in clinic
For over a century, we have invested in clinical innovations and research to anticipate and guide the future of patient care. That future is now upon us. Mass General Brigham will always be here to care for your cancer needs.

Anne Klibanski, MD
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Mass General Brigham 

  • 403 million dollars in annual cancer research funding

    As one of the leading cancer research enterprises in the U.S., we’re at the forefront of research that is leading to new therapies for our patients.

  • Over 23 thousand cancer surgeries each year

    Mass General Brigham performs the most cancer surgeries in New England.

  • 128,787 radiation treatments provided each year

    Deep expertise in radiation therapy, including 5,601 annual proton beam treatments only available at Mass General Brigham, home of the only proton therapy center in New England.

  • Gerard Doherty, MD 

    Gerard Doherty, MD 
    Surgeon-in-chief

     

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  • Daphne Haas-Kogan, MD

    Daphne Haas-Kogan, MD
    Radiation oncologist-in-chief

     

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  • David Ryan, MD 

    David P. Ryan, MD 
    Physician-in-chief

     

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