Innovative cancer treatment in Needham, Massachusetts

Welcome to Needham Hospital, located at 111 Lincoln Street, Needham, Massachusetts. As a part of the BID Needham network, we are committed to helping you live a healthier life by offering personalized care when and where you need it. Our expert team of emergency care specialists is ready to provide medical treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses, including abdominal pain, broken bones, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and signs of heart attack or stroke. At Needham Hospital, we prioritize preventive care with regular check-ups, physicals, immunizations, and screenings for the entire family. Our extensive network of specialists ensures you receive the most personalized care possible, whether you're seeking cancer care, cardiology, gastroenterology, maternity, neurology, orthopedics, or pulmonary services.

Verastem Oncology, located at 117 Kendrick Street in Needham, Massachusetts, is a health institution dedicated to providing better treatment options for patients with RAS pathway-driven cancers. With almost 30% of all human cancers being driven by mutations in the RAS family of genes, including KRAS, NRAS, and HRAS, the institution recognizes the need for innovative approaches to improve outcomes for these patients. Verastem Oncology is committed to exploring new paths in cancer treatment, specifically targeting the RAS pathway with avutometinib to provide patients with more choices and the possibility of better outcomes. By developing treatments that block multiple nodes in the RAS pathway, such as ARAF, BRAF, and CRAF, the institution aims to achieve deeper and more durable responses in RAS-mediated cancers.