Community Outreach at Fox Chase Cancer Center

09/10/2025

Join Community Outreach at Fox Chase Cancer Center at this event with Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia on Saturday Sept 13!

Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office invite you to join us for the Neighborhood Block Party, Celebrating Unity in the Community, on Saturday, Sep. 13th, 10:00am-4:00pm @ 6400 block of Ogontz Ave. Bring the family for fun & entertainment.

09/10/2025

Do you have a genetic predisposition to cancer and want to know about your reproductive options? Join Ananya Jain, ScM, LCGC - Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor from the Fox Chase Risk Assessment Program for a webinar TODAY at 12pm! This talk will explore options like IVF with preimplant genetic testing (PGT-M), prenatal testing, and carrier screening for certain conditions. You will learn how genetic counseling supports informed choices, along with emotional and practical things that may come up during the reproductive journey. Sign up: https://loom.ly/Y5kzSnA

09/08/2025

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. All men are at risk for prostate cancer. But did you know that African-American men are more likely to get prostate cancer than other men? They get prostate cancer at a younger age, more advanced stage, and are more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer than other men. Learn more about prostate cancer risk: https://loom.ly/7kts13g

09/07/2025

In the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated headlines, and we have been hearing that the technology will revolutionize all aspects of life, including medicine. But what does that mean for people diagnosed with cancer? Read more in this article from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR): https://loom.ly/JFvYx2I

09/04/2025

Do you have a genetic predisposition to cancer and want to know about your reproductive options? Join Ananya Jain, ScM, LCGC - Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor from the Fox Chase Risk Assessment Program for a webinar. This talk will explore reproductive options such as IVF with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-M), prenatal testing, and carrier screening for recessive conditions. Attendees will learn how genetic counseling supports informed, values-based choices, along with the emotional and practical considerations that may arise during the reproductive journey. The session is on Wed. Sept 10, 2025 at 12 pm. Register: https://loom.ly/Y5kzSnA

09/03/2025

Want to quit smoking? Try the PA Free Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW), a telephone-based to***co cessation counseling service offering free coaching, with no judgment. This program has a proven record of increasing your chances of staying smoke free for good. Quitlines provide free and confidential coaching to help you become—and stay—smoke free. Calling a quitline might be just what you need to help you quit for good. Learn more: https://loom.ly/6C8b6yI

09/02/2025

Join the Fox Chase Cancer Center/Temple Health team at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance Philadelphia Walk to End Colon Cancer on Sunday, September 7th at 7:30 a.m. at FDR Park.

Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that is often preventable through timely screening and highly treatable when detected early. Yet, despite these opportunities, far too many lives are still lost each year. Whether you walk, donate, advocate, or simply cheer the teams on, your support brings hope, awareness, and progress to those affected by colorectal cancer. https://loom.ly/2c9aTzM

08/28/2025

Join a team from Temple Health/Fox Chase Cancer Center at the Philadelphia - Together in TEAL Run/Walk on Saturday, September 6. This event, presented by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) raises funds for programs and initiatives focusing on early awareness, quality of life, research, and community outreach. Check-in/registration begins at 9 a.m. Walk registration is free (5K timed run is $35), and fundraising is encouraged. Learn more: https://loom.ly/Bzg69Gw

Support Temple Health / Fox Chase Cancer Center. Join Us Today! By registering or starting a Together in TEAL team, you are taking steps toward building and strengthening a larger teal community. Help NOCC create greater awareness and education, and raise funds to ensure that programs and resources....

08/26/2025

Learn more and register now for Together Facing Gynecologic Cancer: 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...

08/25/2025

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month! The need for donation and transplant is even greater in minority communities. This is because higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease contribute to organ failure, especially kidney failure. On average, African American/Black patients needing transplants wait longer than non-Black patients for kidney, heart, and lung transplants. Learn more at: https://loom.ly/DilnvLk

08/20/2025

🌞August is Summer Sun Safety Month! Spending time outside is a great way to be active and lower stress. But it is important to protect your skin from the sun to help prevent skin cancer. Most skin cancers are caused by being exposed to too much ultraviolet (UV) light. Learn more about protecting your skin from the sun: https://loom.ly/ZJWkcEQ

Protecting your skin from the sun can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, sunburn, and premature skin aging like age spots, sagging, and wrinkles. If you’ve had skin cancer, sun protection can reduce your risk of getting another skin cancer.

08/18/2025

The number of people living with a history of cancer in the US is rising! Based on a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), it is estimated at 18.6 million as of January 1, 2025, and will grow to 22 million by 2035!

The study found that the three most common cancers are:
• Prostate, melanoma of the skin, and colorectal among males
• Breast, uterine and thyroid among females.

Read more about the study's findings: https://loom.ly/PjfZYe4