Many cancer patients will undergo some type of surgery as part of their treatment plan. In some cases, surgery is the only treatment required, while in other cases, surgery may be combined with chemotherapy or radiation as part of an overall treatment plan. Patients may need surgery for a variety of...

The Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health's combined resources enable patients who are suspected or known to have cancers of the female reproductive tract to receive the latest diagnostic tests and treatments available. Patients who are at high risk of developing those cancers also...

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health experts specializing in thoracic oncology provide multidisciplinary care for patients diagnosed with thoracic cancers. Our team includes specialists in pulmonary medicine (treating diseases of the lung) or gastroenterology (treating diseases of...

Our expert team provides multidisciplinary care for patients diagnosed with colorectal cancers, including colorectal surgery. All specialists involved in the evaluation and management of colorectal cancers work together to determine the optimal evaluation and course of treatment for each patient...

Our expert team provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients diagnosed with cancers of the genitourinary tract. All specialists involved in the evaluation and management of genitourinary cancers work together to determine the optimal evaluation and course of treatment for each patient...

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...

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From the SSH annual dinner dance, Christopher T. Ducko, MD, President of the Medical Staff, Brad Sampson, MD, Immediate Past President, Sarah McSweeney-Ryan, MD, 1st Vice President of the Medical Staff, Former Presidents Michael Ayers, MD and Justin Campbell, MD. For more photos from the annual...

We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for dealing with a serious illness. We are committed to helping you and your family navigate the emotional and social challenges of cancer and its treatments.