Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative

Excellence in Cancer Care

Imagine getting world-class cancer care right here in Maine. We’re working hard to give you just that. Northern Light Cancer Care is a member of the Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative, offering more options for adult oncology patients.

Committed to excellence

Northern Light Cancer Care in Brewer became a member of the Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative by demonstrating a commitment to excellence in cancer care, and by meeting a wide variety of standards and best practices.  

Dana-Farber clinical trials open in Maine

Our patients have access to many leading edge Dana-Farber clinical trials at the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute.

The first hospital in Maine to be a member of the
Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative

Bone marrow and stem cell transplant patients are co-managed by Northern Light Cancer Care and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, ensuring local follow-up care and less travel. Our physicians, nurses, and support staff stay up-to-date with the latest advances in cancer research and treatment with personalized education from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute experts.

Appointments at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston

For patients who can benefit, the team at Northern Light Cancer Care will provide a referral for a second opinion or further treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Patients who have complex cancers can also benefit from remote review of their care by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute experts in Boston.

It’s just one more example of how we at Northern Light Health are always striving for better.