One minute, life is going along as usual, and then boom—you find out you have cancer. At that point, everything changes in an instant, and you know right away that life will never be the same. Coming to terms with this new reality is a multistep process ...
Read MoreKeeping a Cancer Center Safe and Clean
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a bigger focus on germs and illnesses than ever before. But, as a dedicated cancer center, minimizing our patients’ exposure to bacteria, viruses, and other microbes has always been part of our standard operating procedure. And...
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COVID-19 Vaccines: Here is What Cancer Patients and Survivors Need to Know Now
We know that the COVID-19 vaccinations available for use in the United States are both safe and highly effective. Both the Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have been through a stringent clinical trial process approved for emergency use by the U...
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CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed and Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Patients with mantle cell lymphoma treated at Fox Chase Cancer Center will now have access to treatment with brexucabtagene autoleucel (also known as TecartusTM), the first cell-based gene therapy approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tecar...
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Five Ways to Support Loved Ones With Cancer During this Difficult Holiday Season
The holiday season is often filled with joy and love, and historically, it is a time shared with family and friends. This year however, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, we all need to do our part by practicing social distancing. This is especially import...
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Relapsed and Refractory Disease: What It Means for Blood Cancer Patients
Despite oncologists’ best efforts, blood cancers sometimes come back or don’t respond to treatment. People with leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma can develop what’s called relapsed or refractory disease. Michael Styler, MD, a hematologist/oncologis...
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