Fox Chase Cancer Center

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence! For half a century, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been dedicated to serving the Philadelphia region, offering world-class cancer care, groundbreaking research, and unwavering support. Join us as we honor our journey and our commitment to this incredible community. Here’s to many more years of hope and healing! #FoxChase50

By introducing new medicines and therapies, clinical trials—and the study teams behind them—change lives. To recognize the importance of this work, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals designated May 20 as Clinical Trials Day in 2014, highlighting the observance annually since that time. At Fox Chase Cancer Center, the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) celebrated this year with its second annual luncheon: https://bit.ly/3RWZMKW

Fox Chase Cancer Center is pleased to welcome J. Ryan Mark, MD, FACS, as an Associate Professor in the Department of Urology and the Fox Chase – Temple Urologic Institute. Read more on Mark's exceptional experience and expertise in all modalities of urologic oncologic surgery: https://bit.ly/3XJwsLH

A shift in who is getting breast cancer has triggered a change in mammogram guidelines. Fox Chase Cancer Center's Site Chief of Breast Imaging, Dr. Claire Streibert, shares more on this change on the latest 6abc WPVI-TV Philadelphia #MovesInMedicine: https://6abc.cm/4bs9Li8

Celebrating 50 years since the merger of the American Oncologic Hospital and the Institute for Cancer Research, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a leader in cancer care since the early 20th century. From groundbreaking discoveries to being among the first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, we've made lasting impacts in research, prevention, and treatment. Here's to continuing our mission in 2024 and beyond! Read more: https://bit.ly/4ar0RC7 #FoxChase50

Personalized, targeted treatment for colorectal cancer patients begins with biomarker testing, which can mean the difference between adequate treatment and optimal treatment. On this 6abc Action News #LocalSpotlight, Dr. Vanessa Wookey and Dr. Namrata Vijayvergia share more on biomarker testing and why it is so important in colon cancer treatment: https://bit.ly/3XIlwhc

Last week, we gathered in our courtyard to commemorate Fox Chase Cancer Center's 50th anniversary with our incredible faculty. It was a joyous occasion filled with reflection, appreciation, and a shared commitment to continue providing top-tier cancer care and research for the Philadelphia region (and beyond!). We even had a special visit from the Phillie Phanatic to add to the festivities! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey!

As we wrap up Strike Out Cancer Month, we're thrilled to share these photos from Strike Out Cancer Night at the Philadelphia Phillies game earlier this month! ⚾ 📸 The first pitch was thrown by Diane Faison, a 50-year employee of Fox Chase Cancer Center and a breast cancer survivor of 16 years! Thank you to all who attended in support of Fox Chase Cancer Center and our commitment to cancer prevention and detection!

With 50 years of service as a scientific technician in research with Fox Chase Cancer Center, it’s hard to deny the illustrious career achievements of Diane Faison. She’s been on the forefront of groundbreaking research. She’s helped countless patients navigate the emotions and complexities that come with battling cancer. She’s survived her own bout with breast cancer. But on June 4, 2024, she had an experience she describes as once-in-a-lifetime. Read more: bit.ly/45wnPpH

Researchers have developed a multicellular model of a pancreatic cancer tumor mass using human cells. The model uses bioprinting, which combines bioinks/biomaterials and two types of cells, to recreate the complex structure that makes pancreatic cancers among the most difficult to treat. Read more from co-corresponding author Edna Cukierman, PhD, Co-Director of the Marvin and Concetta Greenberg Pancreatic Cancer Institute and Co-Leader of the Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment Research Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center: https://bit.ly/3RwDUWF