Fox Chase Cancer Center

09/09/2025

The 26th Annual Paws for the Cause is happening THIS Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM! In addition to a one mile walk around the Fox Chase campus, participants will enjoy food, music, entertainment for children, contests and prizes, and more. A variety of vendors and animal rescue organizations will be on hand the day of the event. Register here:

Paws for the Cause will return on Sunday, September 14, 2025Register today for the Paws for the Cause fundraising dog walk on September 14, 2025, at donate.foxchase.org/paws.

09/07/2025

09/05/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month—a time to highlight the importance of research, innovation, and comprehensive care for those affected by the disease.

At Fox Chase Cancer Center, our specialists are committed to advancing treatment strategies, improving outcomes, and supporting patients and families every step of the way.

Join us in raising awareness and encouraging conversations that can save lives. Learn more about prostate cancer and care options at Fox Chase:

At Fox Chase Cancer Center, we work with you to choose a treatment approach that offers the best chance of controlling your prostate cancer, preserving function, and reducing the risk of recurrence. At Fox Chase, we draw upon the nationally-recognized experience of our multidisciplinary medical team...

09/04/2025

For 50 years, Fox Chase Forward has chronicled the scientific discoveries that continue to shape cancer care today. In our latest issue, we reflect on how groundbreaking basic science—pioneered by researchers like Irwin A. Rose, Baruch S. Blumberg, and Alfred G. Knudson—laid the foundation for the future.

From revealing the secrets of protein regulation to discovering life-saving vaccines, their work defines what’s possible when research drives progress.

Discover how Fox Chase Cancer Center is building on this legacy to drive new breakthroughs: https://bit.ly/4g8a1qF

09/03/2025

Earlier this year, Fox Chase employees put their brainpower to the test at the Second Annual Employee Trivia Contest! With dozens of participants joining in person and online, the competition was filled with fast fingers, clever answers, and plenty of laughs.

After four rounds covering Fox Chase history, Philadelphia trivia, pop culture, and weird facts, Meghann Hainsworth, BS, ACRP-CP, emerged victorious in the championship round—taking home the coveted “BRAINIAC” trophy and grand prize.

A big thank you to the CHEER Committee, event organizers Brianna Amato and David Arney, and hosts Joel Helmke and Dr. Amanda Purdy for making the event a success. We can’t wait to see what next year brings! Read more:

In an institution blessed with more than its fair share of really, really clever people, it takes a certain type of person willing to put those smarts to the challenge at the Second Annual Fox Chase Cancer Center Employee Trivia Contest, which was held ...

09/02/2025

Join the Fox Chase Cancer Center team for the 2025 Philadelphia Walk to End Colon Cancer, happening on September 7th, 2025, at FDR Park! For more details and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/4fVB1JF

08/29/2025

Clinical trials are the driving force behind every breakthrough in cancer care, but their impact depends on who participates. Too often, underrepresented patient groups are missing from trial data, leaving gaps in knowledge that can limit treatment effectiveness for entire communities.

At Fox Chase Cancer Center, a team led by Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, is tackling this challenge head-on through a Department of Defense–funded study aimed at improving access to kidney cancer clinical trials for patients who have historically faced barriers to participation. By addressing cultural, financial, and logistical hurdles and creating multilingual, accessible education tools, the team is working to make trials more inclusive, equitable, and representative of the patients who need them most.

Because when clinical trials reflect the full diversity of the real world, the treatments they shape can truly serve everyone.

Learn how Fox Chase is advancing diversity in cancer research:

Susan Rux (center) is Principal Investigator on a study aiming to diversify participatio

08/27/2025

Join us for the 26th Annual Paws for the Cause, happening on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM! In addition to a one mile walk around the Fox Chase campus, participants will enjoy food, music, entertainment for children, contests and prizes, and more. A variety of vendors and animal rescue organizations will be on hand the day of the event. Register here:

Paws for the Cause will return on Sunday, September 14, 2025Register today for the Paws for the Cause fundraising dog walk on September 14, 2025, at donate.foxchase.org/paws.

08/26/2025

Lung cancer among never-smokers is more common than many realize—up to 20% of U.S. cases, according to Dr. Nicholas Bodor of Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Unlike smoking-related cancers, these tumors are often driven by genetic mutations, making targeted therapies—not traditional treatments—the most effective option. Fox Chase researchers are also studying surprising factors, including estrogen’s role in fueling some cases.

Learn how Fox Chase is advancing discoveries that could change outcomes for never-smokers on the latest 6abc Action News : https://6abc.cm/47LjGB8

About 20% of lung cancers are in people with little or no smoking history. And women outnumber men 2 to 1. Secondhand smoke and air pollution account for some cases, but now researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center are working on an unexpected trigger: estrogen.

08/25/2025

You're invited to join us at Together Facing Gynecologic Cancer, a free educational workshop, featuring a panel of Fox Chase clinicians and researchers discussing promising treatments for ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancer. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4m6NsVz

5:15-6:15 PM | Exhibit Hall with sponsors and dinner6:15-8:00 PM | Formal program Patients and caregivers will find support and camaraderie at Together Facing Gynecologic Cancer, a free educational workshop. The program will feature a panel of Fox Chase...

08/22/2025

After beating cancer three times, Jeanne thought her retirement would be about family and relaxation. Instead, she faced another diagnosis—stage 1 lung cancer.

With the support of her son, who is Director of the Cancer Epigenetics Institute at Fox Chase, and the expert care of physicians like Dr. Pooja Ghatalia, Dr. Christopher Manley, and Dr. Stacey Su, Jeanne underwent surgery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today, not only is she cancer-free, but she also volunteers at Fox Chase, giving back to the community that treated her like family.

Read Jeanne’s full journey and learn why she recommends Fox Chase to everyone she knows: https://bit.ly/3V9dVFR

My experience at Fox Chase Cancer Center began during my retirement, a time when most people look forward to relaxing and pursuing hobbies.

08/21/2025

Five decades of breakthrough research. Countless lives changed.

At Fox Chase Cancer Center, clinical trials and scientific discoveries have done more than advance cancer care, they’ve redefined it. From pioneering national standards for breast-conserving therapy to helping usher in new eras in immunotherapy, our work has changed what’s possible for patients everywhere.

Each trial represents more than a data point—it represents hope, progress, and a commitment to delivering better outcomes.

Explore how Fox Chase’s most pivotal studies have shaped cancer treatment across the country and what comes next:

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