Updated December 7, 2020Nowadays, looking into “what makes you, you” takes as little as six weeks. At home DNA tests can provide valuable insight into your risk for certain diseases, including some cancers, but these tests aren’t foolproof, and the results ...
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Updated 8/7/2020When you or a loved one is facing cancer, this much is certain: You want the very best medical care available. You want a center that is deeply rooted in evidence-based practice, has a hand in scientific discoveries driving the field forward...
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What if you could get high-quality radiation therapy for your cancer delivered in weeks shorter than the usual treatment regimen?You’d likely consider the quicker option—especially when you learn it is not only faster but also safe and effective, with fewer...
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When it comes to training the next generation of scientists, Alana O’Reilly and Dara Ruiz-Whalen are taking a new approach that moves beyond the realm of expos and science fairs.Together they run the Immersion Science Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center, a c...
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Updated: February 26, 2020Oral chemotherapy is a type of cancer treating drug that is taken in the form of a daily pill or liquid, allowing for less frequent medical appointments.Over the past 20 years, more than 50 new oral anticancer medications (OAM...
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Updated: February 26, 2021Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide. Yet it doesn’t have to be so deadly.That’s because screening can find colorectal cancer before symptoms start—when it’s small, hasn’t spread, and is easiest to cure....
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