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International Patient Assistance

The Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center offers excellent medical care and support services to patients from all over the world. International patients who wish to set up an appointment should fill out the online appointment request form or contact one of the following:

  • Nancy Crehan, CHAM (Director, Access Management, DFCI), at (617) 632-3513, or 
  • Kerin Howard, RD (Manager, International Office, BWH), at (617) 732-5777

For more information on assistance for international patients, please visit the following sites:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute International Patient Services

Brigham and Women's Hospital International Patient Services

Partners Healthcare International Patient Services

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