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Community Education and Outreach
PA Cancer Education Network
The Pennsylvania Cancer Education Network is a new cancer control program that is being funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Through this program, Fox Chase is providing education to the public about colorectal, ovarian, prostate, and skin cancers in three regions of the state. These four cancers combined account for almost 30 percent of the cancer burden in the state. The educational sessions are provided free of charge, and are arranged to fit the time that organizations, groups, schools, or worksites have available, from 30 minutes to expanded seminars addressing one or more of these cancers. These interactive sessions can be tailored for different audiences and are designed to increase the public’s awareness about these cancers and the importance of cancer prevention and early detection. Read more »
Community Education
Fox Chase’s Community Outreach program involves the community in
a variety of ways. We partner with community organizations, religious
institutions and health ministries in the Philadelphia area to bring cancer
education, prevention and screening programs to the community. These
partnerships enhance the opportunity to reach a large community audience
where our trained staff can provide programs tailored to the specific needs of
each partner or organization. Working together with the community, we can
increase cancer awareness, encourage participation in cancer screenings and
clinical trials, and improve access to the best cancer treatment.
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Minorities and Cancer
The burden of certain cancer types is greater on some minority groups. To help reduce incidence and improve outcomes, Fox Chase Cancer Center offers programs aimed at prevention, detection and treatment for people at high risk of prostate, breast, ovarian, lung and colorectal cancers.
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Resource and Education Center
The Resource and Education Center (REC) is a fully staffed multimedia
information and education center. It is available to patients, their families
and Fox Chase Cancer Center personnel. The REC uses technology-enhanced approaches to provide information on risk, prevention and health
promotion, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care. Trained cancer educators are available during all business hours to provide one-on-one attention.
You can reach us online through Live Help.
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Cancer Screening Program
If your agency, organization or company is interested in partnering with or supporting our program, please contact us today at 215-728-3110 or here.
Fox Chase Cancer Center has comprehensive screening programs for breast, prostate, and skin cancer.
Our mobile mammography van is the only one with digital mammography in the Philadelphia region. Our staff is based out of Fox Chase Cancer Center and all equipment is licensed by the Food and Drug Administration and is accredited by the American College of Radiology. For women 40 and older, an exam can be completed in ten minutes.
Each year we screen more than 4,500 women reaching those who might not otherwise take time to screen for cancer. We partner with many organizations, religious institutions, support groups, corporations, senior living sites and health clinics. These partnerships help to reach a large audience where trained staff can provide screening and educational programs.
Click below for more information on each of our screening programs.