Fox Chase Cancer Center News

PHILADELPHIA (October 13, 2016) – In a laboratory finding, Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers have identified a cellular protein that senses the presence of influenza virus and rapidly destroys the infected cell.

PHILADELPHIA (October 12, 2016) – For the month of October, breast cancer awareness month, Nicole Miller will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from its downtown Philadelphia and Manayunk locations to Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Supporters of Fox Chase will simply need to mention Fox Chase Cancer Center at checkout for the benefit to apply.

PHILADELPHIA (October 5, 2016) – Fox Chase Cancer Center has been designated as a National Pancreas Foundation Center by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF), the only institution in the Philadelphia region to earn this designation.

PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2016) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to celebrate more than 2.8 million American breast cancer survivors. Fox Chase Cancer Center reminds women of the importance of breast cancer screenings.

PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2016) – Yanis Boumber, MD, PhD, will join the Department of Thoracic Medical Oncology and the Molecular Therapeutics Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center starting Oct. 3.

PHILADELPHIA (September 1, 2016) — Michael Jan Bartel, MD, has joined the Department of Medicine as a gastroenterologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2016) – Radiation treatment can be delivered to patients with prostate cancer at a higher dose and in a shorter amount of time with limited adverse effects, according to recent data from Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2016 Annual Meeting.  

PHILADELPHIA (September 27, 2016) – On October 9, 2016, grab your furry friend and head to Fox Chase Cancer Center’s 17th annual Paws for the Cause to enjoy a Sunday stroll in the beautiful fall weather while raising money for cancer research.