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Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Care (DF/CHCC) represents a more than 60-year partnership between Children's Hospital Boston and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute formed to deliver comprehensive care to children with, and survivors of, all types of childhood cancers.

DF/CHCC, the largest pediatric cancer program in New England and one of the most active in the country, treats more than 2,000 children and adolescents each year. It includes a 20-bed oncology unit, 13-bed stem cell transplantation unit and a newly renovated outpatient facility that holds multiple cancer care clinics each week.


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Through DF/CHCC, children receive cancer treatment from a shared team of pediatric oncologists and specially trained and certified oncology nurses from both institutions. Children requiring round-the-clock cancer care are treated at Children's, while outpatient visits are scheduled at Dana-Farber's Jimmy Fund Clinic. Pediatric experts from more than 30 subspecialty areas at Children's provide supplementary care as needed.

DF/CHCC specialists are actively involved in pediatric cancer research and use the latest clinical techniques to improve outcomes and quality of life. Specialties include:

Because more than 75 percent of children diagnosed with cancer will survive into adulthood, DF/CHCC also offers multiple childhood cancer survivor programs to address any late-effects or long-term health concerns related to the patient's original diagnosis or treatment. Childhood cancer survivors of all ages are encouraged to schedule appointments at any time.

Contact Information
Phone		1-888-PEDI-ONC, 1-888-733-4662
Address		300 Longwood Avenue (Inpatient Services) 44 Binney Street (Outpatient Services) Boston, MA 02115


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Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Care named one of nation's top childhood cancer programs by US News and World Report


	September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month This Q & A with Dr. Lisa Diller, chief medical officer of Dana-Farber/ Children's Hospital Cancer Care, offers tips on addressing childhood cancer.


	Children's "Back to School" Program Read about Children's "Back to School" program for children returning to school after a long absence due to cancer.


	Home Visits: Program helps families adjust Children's Hospital Boston and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute recently launched a new pediatric oncology service called Home Visits...


	Drake's Story View multimedia photo album about boy's successful treatment for cancer.


	Making marrow transplant safer New research suggests a way to avoid a serious complication...


	Gratitudes The Fronduto Family thanks the nursing staff for making a "heart-wrenching" situation bearable.

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