Fast Fact - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Fast Fact - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Fast Fact - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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About <strong>Dana</strong>-<strong>Farber</strong><strong>Dana</strong>-<strong>Farber</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> ...“Dedicated to discovery … committed to care” isthe mission of <strong>Dana</strong>-<strong>Farber</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> (DFCI),described as “one of the world’s premier cancercenters” by the National <strong>Cancer</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>. Foundedin 1947 by Sidney <strong>Farber</strong>, MD, DFCI is renowned forits unique blend of basic and clinical research, andfor using its discoveries to improve the treatmentof adults and children with cancer. It is a foundingmember of the <strong>Dana</strong>-<strong>Farber</strong>/Harvard <strong>Cancer</strong> Center –one of 40 nationally designated Comprehensive <strong>Cancer</strong>Centers and a teaching affiliate of Harvard MedicalSchool. U.S.News & World Report consistentlyranks <strong>Dana</strong>-<strong>Farber</strong> one of the top cancer centersin the nation. In addition, it has “Magnet” status forexcellence in nursing.<strong>Dana</strong>-<strong>Farber</strong> partners with Brigham and Women’sHospital to deliver care for adults with cancer through<strong>Dana</strong>-<strong>Farber</strong>/Brigham and Women’s <strong>Cancer</strong> Center.It also has a longstanding alliance with Children’sHospital Boston to care for pediatric cancer patientsthrough <strong>Dana</strong>-<strong>Farber</strong>/Children’s Hospital <strong>Cancer</strong>Care. By bringing together the strengths of threeworld-class institutions, these partnerships providean exceptional level of care for cancer patients andtheir families.Editor: Saul WisniaEditorial Contributors: Michael Buller, Christine Cleary,Katherine Connors, Carolyn Grantham, Cindy Hutter,Kara Lacey, Robert Levy, Debra Ruder, Eric SchullerPhotography: Sam Ogden, Len Rubenstein,Adam ShyevitchArt Director: John DiGianniDesign: Kimberly Regensburg, Lee WhaleProduction: Jacqueline CzelPublished in Fall 2009 by the DFCI Department of Communications
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