Rock royalty visited cancer patients in Boston Tuesday, as Robert Daltrey stopped by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ahead of his concert at Fenway Park.
The Who frontman’s visit was to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Teen Cancer America (TCA), which he co-founded, and Dana-Farber.
Daltrey spent time with adolescent and young adult cancer patients while emphasizing how imperative it is that they receive the proper treatment.
“Their social psychological needs, and perhaps their medical needs, are totally different than either of the other two groups,” Daltrey said, referring to pediatric and geriatric care.
“I think this is the start of perhaps the medial professions starting to realize that they might learn an awful lot through studying the group the field may have forgotten,” he added.
Daltrey founded TCA in 2012 with his bandmate, Pete Townshend. The organization was established to address the unique needs of young people with cancer who are often overlooked.
As a result, TCA helps to bridge the gap between pediatric and adult oncology by creating specialized programs and spaces that support the emotional social and medical needs of adolescent and young adult patients.
“Some of the secrets that they’re looking for in cancer may be found in this group. But you haven’t been looking at this group very much, because all the money is going to pay for old farts like me,” Daltrey joked. “We need these youngsters.”
Daltrey’s visit happened ahead of The Who’s concert at Fenway Park Tuesday night.
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