DFCI Study

DFCI Study — Participate in Health Research That Saves Lives DFCI Study is a research application from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, one of the world's leading cancer centers. By downloading this app, you become a contributor to scientific research that could change the future of cancer treatment and general human health. What is DFCI Study? DFCI Study is a secure, privacy-first platform that allows you to voluntarily share health information with researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Whether you are a patient, survivor, caregiver, or a healthy individual, your participation helps scientists understand diseases better and develop more effective treatments. How It Works • Complete brief surveys about your health, lifestyle, and well-being • Participate in specific studies relevant to your health background Why Your Data Matters Cancer research depends on large, diverse datasets. The more people who participate — regardless of whether they have a cancer diagnosis — the more powerful and representative the research becomes. Even general health data from healthy individuals helps establish critical baselines that researchers need. Your Privacy is Our Priority • All data is encrypted end-to-end and stored on secure, HIPAA-compliant servers • You choose exactly what data to share and can withdraw at any time • Your information is never sold to third parties or used for advertising • Participation is fully voluntary — leave a study at any time, no questions asked • Data is de-identified before use in any published research Features • Simple, guided enrollment process • Dashboard to track your contributions • Notifications for new study opportunities • Research updates and milestone summaries • Available in English and Spanish