Fox Chase Cancer Center News

PHILADELPHIA (September 30, 2020)—Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center were recently awarded a grant through the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to fund a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) for Head and Neck Cancer.

PHILADELPHIA (October 1, 2020)—Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center recently published a commentary examining clinical practices for breast cancer detection using traditional mammography versus digital breast tomosynthesis on baseline and subsequent screenings.

PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2020)—In a recent study, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center found that more women with breast cancer seek help with sexual problems from partners or family than their healthcare providers.

PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2020)—In a study published today in the prestigious journal Cancer Cell, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center showed how altering lipid metabolism may contribute to sustaining tumor growth in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The finding could help overcome a major problem in pancreatic cancer treatment resistance and metastatic spread, the researchers said.

PHILADELPHIA (September 24, 2020)—Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center recently published the results of an international study showing improved survival for patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors who used ripretinib (Qinlock) when compared with patients taking a placebo.

PHILADELPHIA (September 22, 2020) – Patients with cancer who have had prior radiation to the pelvic region often have very few treatment options if the cancer comes back or a new cancer is discovered in the same location. Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have now shown that pulsed low-dose rate radiation for pelvic reirradiation was a safe treatment option that resulted in high rates of pain reduction.

PHILADELPHIA (September 17, 2020)—Fox Chase Cancer Center is pleased to announce that its scientists and clinicians earned several new patents during fiscal years 2019 and 2020, the latter of which ended June 30, 2020. The number of issued patents increased by 71% compared to fiscal years 2017 and 2018 cumulatively.

PHILADELPHIA (September 16, 2020)—This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fox Chase Cancer Center will hold its 21st annual Paws for the Cause dog walk virtually. The event, hosted by the Fox Chase Board of Associates, has raised more than $500,000 for cancer research at Fox Chase, and although this year’s format will be different, the goal is the same.