The human foot is complex, with 26 bones and dozens of joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments combining to help take you where you need to go. Problems with your feet or ankles can dramatically impact your quality of life, preventing you from doing the things you enjoy. However, foot or ankle pain...

​ At South Shore Health's Center for Orthopedics, Spine and Sports Medicine , our goal is to get you back to your active lifestyle as soon as possible. Our experts diagnose and treat athletes of all ages—from high school and professional athletes, to weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts from all...

The medical oncology team at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health—focuses on you. From diagnosing your cancer and developing your treatment plan to coordinating your overall care, the team collaborates with the Center’s surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists and other...

Radiation oncology—also called radiation therapy—uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment for about two-thirds of patients with cancer. While it may be used alone as treatment, it is often combined with...

We know that surgery can be nerve-wracking, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been through it before. We believe that knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help ease some of the anxiety and ultimately set you up for the best possible outcome. Children can be especially nervous about an...