Resources
This section includes links to educational resources about CAR T-cell therapy and general patient resources.
CAR T Resources
General Patient Resources
Eleanor and Maxwell Blum Patient and Family Resource Center
Located on the first floor of Dana-Farber’s Yawkey Center, the Blum Patient and Family Resource Center offers books, brochures, videos, and workshops on a wide range of cancer related topics. Part reference room, part lending library, the center is staffed by trained volunteers who can help you and your family members learn more about your disease, its treatment, and other resources for support.
Robert and Ronnie Bretholtz Center for Patients and Families
Located at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, behind the information desk in the main lobby, the Robert and Ronnie Bretholtz Center for Patients and Families is a comprehensive resource center dedicated to the needs of our patients and families while they receive care. To learn more, call 617-732-6636.
Spiritual Care
Chaplains at Dana-Farber and Brigham and Women’s offer religious and/or spiritual support 24 hours a day and serve as a source of strength and comfort for many patients during treatment. Our chaplains support many different faiths (including Interfaith, Buddhist, Jewish, Islamic, Roman Catholic, and Protestant) and can meet with you before, during, and after treatment.
Dana-Farber’s chapel is located on the second floor of the Yawkey Center for Cancer Care; 617-632-3908. The chapel at Brigham and Women’s is located in the hospital’s main lobby and hosts an interfaith service every day at noon; 617-732-7480.
Clinical Social Worker
You will meet with a clinical social worker during the planning and evaluation stage. You can meet with a clinical social worker again at any time during the treatment process. Clinical social workers provide emotional support and counseling to patients, couples, and family members. They can also answer resource questions and help you and your family cope with concerns or issues that may arise during your illness and treatment, including feelings of sadness, anger, isolation, and helplessness, as well as other family issues.
MyDFCI for iPhone or iPad
MyDFCI is a free app for iPhones and iPads that helps patients and caregivers connect with resources at the Dana-Farber. Download it for free by searching for “MyDFCI” in Apple’s App store.
Additional Resources
CAR T Resources
- How CAR T-cell therapy works (video)
- FAQs about CAR T-cell therapy
- Facebook Live: CAR T-cell therapy and lymphoma (video)
- Insight blog: CAR T-cell clinical trial has multiple myeloma patient back on her feet
General Patient Resources
Eleanor and Maxwell Blum Patient and Family Resource Center
Located on the first floor of Dana-Farber’s Yawkey Center, the Blum Patient and Family Resource Center offers books, brochures, videos, and workshops on a wide range of cancer related topics. Part reference room, part lending library, the center is staffed by trained volunteers who can help you and your family members learn more about your disease, its treatment, and other resources for support.
Robert and Ronnie Bretholtz Center for Patients and Families
Located at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, behind the information desk in the main lobby, the Robert and Ronnie Bretholtz Center for Patients and Families is a comprehensive resource center dedicated to the needs of our patients and families while they receive care. To learn more, call 617-732-6636.
Spiritual Care
Chaplains at Dana-Farber and Brigham and Women’s offer religious and/or spiritual support 24 hours a day and serve as a source of strength and comfort for many patients during treatment. Our chaplains support many different faiths (including Interfaith, Buddhist, Jewish, Islamic, Roman Catholic, and Protestant) and can meet with you before, during, and after treatment.
Dana-Farber’s chapel is located on the second floor of the Yawkey Center for Cancer Care; 617-632-3908. The chapel at Brigham and Women’s is located in the hospital’s main lobby and hosts an interfaith service every day at noon; 617-732-7480.
Clinical Social Worker
You will meet with a clinical social worker during the planning and evaluation stage. You can meet with a clinical social worker again at any time during the treatment process. Clinical social workers provide emotional support and counseling to patients, couples, and family members. They can also answer resource questions and help you and your family cope with concerns or issues that may arise during your illness and treatment, including feelings of sadness, anger, isolation, and helplessness, as well as other family issues.
MyDFCI for iPhone or iPad
MyDFCI is a free app for iPhones and iPads that helps patients and caregivers connect with resources at the Dana-Farber. Download it for free by searching for “MyDFCI” in Apple’s App store.
Additional Resources
- The adult patient handbook is also a valuable resource for you and your caregivers. You can pick up a copy at Central Registration on Yawkey 2, or download a PDF version.
- Our Supportive Resources brochure provides a list of our adult patient support services, as well as contact information. You can download a PDF or pick up a copy at the Shapiro Center.