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Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Department

Cancer Center

At the BMC Cancer Center, our patients are the focus of all our work. Our multidisciplinary teams of experts provide care for all cancers, including cutting-edge approaches for hard-to-treat cancers. But we also know that cancer affects every part of your life, and so we offer patient navigation, support groups in multiple languages, and dedicated social workers to help you and your family from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.

Leading Expertise

Robust patient navigation

to support you and your family through the life-altering impact of cancer

Wide variety of research

with over 50 research trials available for all types of cancers

Lifesaving treatments

led by experts and personalized to you

Patient Voices

Arminta's Story

Getting a cancer diagnosis was "the shock of my life," says Arminta Graham. But after receiving a new, life-saving therapy at BMC, Arminta says she's "feeling great and can do everything I used to, like babysitting my six grandkids and great-grandson. I still can’t believe how blessed I am.” 

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Programs and Clinics

Blood Cancer Program

Our team of hematology experts treat all forms of blood cancer and related cancers, including cancer in your bone marrow and lymphatic system.
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Breast Cancer Program

BMC’s Breast Cancer Program team is here for you from diagnosis through the end of your treatment, with comprehensive care built around you and your life.
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Endocrine Tumor Program

Our endocrine specialists are highly trained in innovative treatments for neuroendocrine tumors, carcinoid syndrome, pancreatic cancer, and more.
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Gastrointestinal Cancer Program

Our expert team treats all cancers of the gastrointestinal system, as well as pancreatic and liver cancers, with surgery, chemotherapy, and more.
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Genitourinary Cancer Program

Our multidisciplinary team is here to provide comprehensive care for all cancers of the urinary tract, genitals, prostate, and adrenal gland.
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Gynecologic Cancer Program

The Gynecologic Oncology Program at BMC treats all cancers of the female reproductive system with compassion and expertise.
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Head and Neck Cancer Program

Our multidisciplinary team brings together experts who collaborate on your unique head and neck cancer care from consultation through treatment and follow-up.
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Sarcoma Program

Our multidisciplinary program brings together an expert, collaborative team focused on treating various types of sarcomas through innovative and advanced treatments.
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Skin Cancer Program

Our program offers oncology, dermatology, surgery, and more for all types of skin cancers, so your cancer treatment fits your life, not the other way around.
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Thoracic Cancer

Our team, which ranges across surgery, radiology, pulmonology and more, offers personalized, compassionate, and innovative care for all thoracic cancers.
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Cancer Center Services

No matter what type of cancer you have, you'll get a full range of care, including medication, surgery, and radiation as necessary. All our patients can also use our support services, such as patient navigation, nutrition services, and more.
Hematology
Read more about the care we provide for cancerous and non-cancerous blood disorders, including infusions
Medical Oncology
Learn how we treat cancer with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and more
Radiation Oncology
Learn how our radiation oncology team treats cancer with radiation therapy
Surgical Oncology
Read more about surgical treatment for cancer, including biopsies, preventive surgery, and tumor removal
Radiation - Oncology,

Our Team

BMC's internationally-renowned cancer doctors are here for you throughout your entire cancer journey, with care that's built around your life, not the other way around.

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Education and Training

Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

Boston Medical Center offers fellowships in hematology and medical oncology. The fellows will perform rotations in all oncology services, including gastroenterology, thoracic, head and neck, breast, gynecology, genitourinary, and inpatient rounds, in order to gain insight about individual cancer specialties. 

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Research

Cancer Research Overview

BMC researchers are finding innovative new ways to treat and cure cancers, including cancers of the breast, lung, colon, prostate, head and neck, blood cells (leukemia and lymphoma), and more. While we enroll any and all eligible patients in our research, BMC physicians are in particular leaders in the enrollment of under-represented minorities. 

Learn more about cancer research