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International Patients

Through partnerships with Brigham and Women's Hospital and Children's Hospital Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute offers excellent medical care and support services to patients from all over the world. International patients who wish to set up an appointment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute should fill out the online application (see Request an Appointment link below) or contact one of the following:

Adult Patients:

  • Karen Howard, RD (manager, Brigham and Women's International Office):
    (617) 732-5777

Pediatric Patients:

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Pediatric New Patient Appointment Line:
    (617) 632-5508
  • Children's Hospital Boston, International Health Services:
    (617) 355-5209

Tissue Banking

cover of Tissue Banking brochure

This audiovisual program explains what tissue banking is, why it is so important, and who benefits from it. Our goal is to provide information that might help you decide whether or not to donate your tissue for medical research. read more