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Epigenetics: A New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

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A Day in the Life of Dr. Sanjay Reddy: A Philadelphia Pancreatic Cancer Surgeon on a Mission

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June 5, 2019

The Role of Translational Research in Fighting Cancer

You might not be familiar with the term translational research. But, if you or a loved one is being treated for cancer, you might benefit—without realizing it—from findings that are the result of this type of research. Translational research uses observa...

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The Role of Translational Research in Fighting Cancer

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December 21, 2018

What You Need to Know about Neuroendocrine Tumors

Revised March 13, 2020 For people diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors (NET), treatment has historically worked to prevent advancement of the disease, but there were no therapies available that actually shrunk these tumors – until now. Some types of t...

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What You Need to Know about Neuroendocrine Tumors

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November 7, 2018

The Link Between Estrogen and Lung Cancer

Updated November 17, 2020 Here’s a shocking statistic: In the United States, about 20% of people who die from lung cancer every year have never smoked or used any other form of tobacco. “We are seeing a greater percentage of lung cancer patients who h...

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The Link Between Estrogen and Lung Cancer

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October 11, 2018

Robert Uzzo Receives SUO Medal for Contributions to Urologic Oncology

Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Robert G. Uzzo, MD, FACS, received the 2018 SUO Medal from the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) for his significant contributions to the field of urologic oncology. This prestigious award is presented to one member of SUO annuall...

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Robert Uzzo Receives SUO Medal for Contributions to Urologic Oncology

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August 10, 2018

Lung Cancer in People Who Have Never Smoked

With fewer people smoking in the US, why are lung cancer rates among people who have never smoked on the rise? “While it is true that smoking tobacco is the top risk factor for lung cancer, a substantial number of people receive a diagnosis despite having n...

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June 14, 2018

High School Students Present Research Findings at Immersion Science Program Symposium

This week the Fox Chase Immersion Science Program (ISP) hosted a day-long symposium where 236 students from 6 area high schools presented data they spent the school year gathering. The research projects all focused on the effects of different dietary chemic...

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