Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

STAT+: Dana-Farber, Beth Israel to begin construction of new $1.68 billion cancer hospital

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Lahey Health are starting work on a $1.68 billion cancer hospital in Boston, marking a new phase in their competition with Mass General Brigham.

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NBC Boston
Dana-Farber shifts 1st patients as new cancer hospital breaks ground (opens NBC Boston)
Published Oct 19, 2026
NBC Boston's feed description
Shovels in sand for the groundbreaking of the Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital at Dana-Farber on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
The Boston Globe
Dana-Farber, Beth Israel begin construction of new cancer hospital (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 19, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The milestone marks a new phase in their escalating competition with Mass General Brigham over cancer care.
WHDH Boston
Dana-Farber breaks ground for Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Oct 19, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute broke ground Monday on the Lavine Bekenstein Cancer Hospital. Leaders from across the state came to the ceremony as construction began on...
STAT
STAT+: Dana-Farber, Beth Israel to begin construction of new $1.68 billion cancer hospital (opens STAT)
Published Oct 20, 2026
STAT's feed description
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Lahey Health are starting work on a $1.68 billion cancer hospital in Boston, marking a new phase in their competition with Mass General Brigham.