Why Dana Farber?

  • Unlike general hospitals, Dana-Farber specializes exclusively in cancer research and care
  • For five straight years, Dana-Farber has been ranked as the best cancer hospital in New England and fourth best in the nation in U.S.News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" survey.
  • Harvard Medical School affiliate
  • The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (in it's 20th year) aims to raise $4.85 million for the Barr Program to better understand, treat, and, ultimately, cure cancer. The DFMC directs 100% of funds raised to the Barr Program, which enables scientists at the leading edge of discovery to achieve better cure rates and to enhance patients’ quality of life.