Seeking a second opinion is especially important for patients diagnosed with a rare type of cancer.According to the National Cancer Institute, rare cancers are those that affect fewer than 40,000 people per year in the U.S. As a group, they make up slightly...
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by Alejandra Contreras, PhD, MScIn the middle of his freshly painted office, surrounded by boxes, new equipment, and stacks of paperwork sits Dr. Israel Cañadas, a new faculty member in the Blood Cell Development and Function (BCDF) Program at Fox Chase Can...
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You may have heard that mutations in certain genes can lead to the development of cancer. But, did you know that factors influencing how a gene functions can also cause cells to become cancerous? There is an exciting area of research that’s gaining tract...
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Nan Bai PhD Candidate Dr. John Karanicolas laboratory Fox Chase Cancer Center and University of Kansas Biography The first step of my scientific career began when I was an undergraduate at Peking University in Beijing where I majored in the life...
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Most people have never met someone who has been diagnosed with penile cancer, a condition that occurs when cancerous cells form on the tissues of the penis. That is because penile cancer is rare, with only about 2,200 new cases diagnosed each year in the...
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Taking care of a loved one with cancer can be rewarding, but even during normal times, it isn’t easy. Add the COVID-19 pandemic into the mix, and the responsibilities of being a caregiver can seem overwhelming.“Self-care has always been our number one mantr...
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