Fox Chase Cancer Center

12/09/2025

We're proud to share Marcin Chwistek, MD, FAAHPM, Director of Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program, has completed Harvard Medical School's prestigious Safety, Quality, Informatics, and Leadership (SQIL) program, where his capstone project on Goal Concordant Care was recognized as one of the top three among nearly 100 participants from around the world:

Marcin Chwistek, MD, FAAHPM, Director of Fox Chase Cancer Center's Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program, has completed Harvard Medical School's prestigious Safety, Quality, Informatics, and Leadership (SQIL) program, where his capstone projec...

12/08/2025

Fox Chase Cancer Center welcomes Saumya Maru, MD, PhD, a gastrointestinal medical oncologist.

Dr. Maru believes in care rooted in empathy, compassion, and open communication. She treats every patient as she would a friend or family member and is committed to providing both excellent treatment and meaningful support throughout their cancer journey.

She also conducts research aimed at understanding how tumors respond to therapy, with the goal of advancing new treatment options for patients.

Learn more or request an appointment: https://bit.ly/4rnL1B0

12/06/2025

What defines a legacy in cancer care is not only where it began, but how it evolves. At Fox Chase Cancer Center, the present is marked by cutting-edge research, compassionate care, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. From the lab to the bedside, our teams are setting new standards in oncology.

See how today’s experts are carrying forward a tradition of impact: https://bit.ly/47Die3k

12/05/2025

Fox Chase Cancer Center welcomes Jason Conger, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist.

Dr. Conger provides both surgical and medical care for gynecologic cancers and offers treatment plans that are compassionate, individualized, and rooted in collaboration. He works closely with patients and their support systems to help them make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.

Learn more or request an appointment: https://bit.ly/4igldmc

12/04/2025

Our Together Facing Pancreatic Cancer event brought patients, caregivers, partners, and Fox Chase experts together to show support while sharing the latest insights in pancreatic cancer care.

Attendees heard powerful patient stories and connected with Fox Chase clinicians and researchers who discussed new advances in treatment.

The evening closed with a meaningful PurpleLight Ceremony led by Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to honor everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer.

12/03/2025

When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, the path forward can feel overwhelming. For nearly a decade, Kimberly Cobb, BSN, RN, OCN, Nurse Navigator in the Breast Oncology Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center–Buckingham, has been there to ensure no patient faces it alone.

Her dedication to guiding, educating, and supporting patients recently earned her the Main St. Earth Angel Award, recognizing healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, personalized care.

Cobb joins a legacy of Fox Chase staff honored for their commitment to patient-centered care—proof that compassion and community remain at the heart of what we do: https://bit.ly/43h3t3V

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday — a day that brings our community together to support the people and causes that matter most. At Fox Chase Cancer Center, your generosity fuels compassionate care and drives the research that leads to new hope for patients.

This year, your impact can go even further. Thanks to a generous matching gift from the Hellendall Family Foundation, every donation made today will be matched dollar for dollar.

That means your gift will help accelerate research, expand access to advanced treatments, and give patients more of what matters most: time.

If you’re able, we invite you to join us and make a difference for patients facing cancer. Make a matched gift today: https://bit.ly/49wXkV4

12/01/2025

Fox Chase Cancer Center welcomes André Kydd, MD, PhD, to the Department of Hematology/Oncology.

Dr. Kydd specializes in the care of patients with genitourinary cancers, including rare and aggressive bladder and urinary tract tumors. He joins Fox Chase from the National Cancer Institute, where he contributed to and led clinical trials focused on advancing immunotherapy and targeted treatment strategies.

Learn more or request an appointment: https://bit.ly/3LEsXCi

11/30/2025

A new study suggests that postmenopausal women who follow a Mediterranean diet may lower their risk of developing breast cancer by 13%.

Rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, and olive oil, the Mediterranean diet has long been known for its heart and brain health benefits. Now, research points to its potential role in cancer prevention as well.

“Food is medicine,” said Dr. Angela Jain, Interim Chief of the Division of Breast Medical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. “It matters what we’re eating.”

Learn more about how nutrition and lifestyle choices can play a role in reducing cancer risk: https://bit.ly/43h4DMP

11/29/2025

Some research changes lives. Some change the course of medicine. At Fox Chase Cancer Center, a legacy of discovery continues through groundbreaking studies that have redefined cancer care and deepened our understanding of the disease.

Explore 20 pivotal studies that shaped the future of oncology—each led by Fox Chase scientists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible: https://bit.ly/43s1YQe

11/26/2025

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, our dermatology and plastic surgery teams at Fox Chase came together to honor one of their own.

Marilyn, a dedicated histotechnologist, has been living with lung cancer for several years. Through treatment and recovery, she has continued to care for patients with remarkable strength.

Her commitment to others inspired the team to show their support by wearing Lung Cancer Awareness T-shirts. Marilyn also recently created “Boredom Buster Bags,” filled with puzzle books and a pen, to offer comfort to patients.

We’re proud and grateful for this extraordinary team, whose compassion goes far beyond clinical care.

11/25/2025

In our new Survivor to Survivor series, Fox Chase patient and lung cancer survivor Shamika Williams sits down with Philadelphia Phillies Legend and MLB Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt for an unscripted conversation about resilience, hope, and the power of early detection.

After losing her mother to lung cancer, Shamika faced her own diagnosis in 2022. She turned to Fox Chase Cancer Center, where nationally recognized experts guided her through diagnosis and treatment with precision and compassion. Today, she’s thriving — and using her voice to advance research and expand access to care so others can have the same chance she did.

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, let Shamika’s story inspire you to take action. If you’re at risk, schedule a lung cancer screening. Early detection saves lives: https://bit.ly/49s4J82