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Clinical Trials
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Beth Corkery - Breast Cancer with Metastasis to Lungs, Liver and BonesJust as the holidays were approaching in December 2001, Beth Corkery, a 35 year-old mother of two, was given a copy of Glamour magazine by a friend. Sitting in her home in the Philadelphia suburbs, Beth began flipping through the pages when she came across an article on the importance of breast self-exam. Although she had no family history of breast cancer, the article struck a chord and prompted Beth to perform her very first self-exam. Beth was astonished to find a small lump immediately, which turned out to be breast cancer. |
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Jule Erdie - Lung CancerIn January 2004, Jule Erdie was having trouble breathing. As a former smoker, this was nothing new. But something was different this time. He saw his local doctors in New Jersey, who suspected he might have lung cancer. |
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Allison Frey - Thyroid CancerAllison Frey arrived at Fox Chase Cancer Center in 2002 when she was only 41 years old. Her local doctors were unable to diagnose a lump in her neck. Fortunately, a co-worker of her husband recommended she meet John A. Ridge, MD, a head and neck surgeon who specializes in treating patients with thyroid cancer. |
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Arlene Koller - Lung CancerArlene Koller is no stranger to adversity. She lost her first husband when he suffered a massive heart attack, leaving Arlene with 3 small boys to care for. She was the treasurer of a wholesale paper business. After she lost her husband, Arlene added the reponsibility of presidency of her late husband's chemical business. Arlene later remarried, and in 2000, she and her husband began to travel the world. |
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Robin Luber - Breast CancerIf you have a question about Fox Chase Cancer Center, ask Robin Luber. She spends every Wednesday volunteering at the Center's Information Desk. "I love this job," shared Robin. "I help patients, their families, and the staff. It's very rewarding." And that's coming from a former patient. |
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Cherie Riggs - Breast Cancer with MetastasesIf the thought of enrolling in a clinical trial is frightening, talk to Cherie Riggs. As of December 2009, she is on her fourth trial, and tenth treatment for a 2004 breast cancer recurrence with metastasis. "If it weren't for the research being performed at Fox Chase and the opportunity to enroll in a trial, I might not be here today," said Cherie. |