Fox Chase Cancer Center Events

Join us for the 13th Annual GO2 Philadelphia 5K Walk/Run! 

Help CONFRONT lung cancer and raise much-needed revenue to fund innovative research, life-saving patient support services and advocacy efforts to increase federal research funding; all in an effort to increase lung cancer survival.

Step out for lung cancer with your Philadelphia community and walk or run this 5K to raise funding and awareness for lung cancer! Join us on your own or bring your family and friends and build a team! A day pass to the zoo is included in every registration!

A support group for anyone diagnosed with prostate cancer. It meets monthly with speakers from a variety of backgrounds. Members share information and support.

For information and registration, call Urology office at 215-728-1111 or Holly Riggs, MSW, LSW at 215-728-2936. Light refreshments will be served.

Patients and caregivers will find support and camaraderie at Together Facing Breast Cancer, a free educational workshop. The program will feature a panel of Fox Chase clinicians and researchers discussing promising treatments for breast cancer. Patient advocacy groups, industry partners, and Fox Chase special services will also participate in the event by providing helpful resources.

Schedule

5:30-6:30 PM Registration, dinner and vendor fair
6:30-8:00 PM Formal program

Men and women diagnosed with esophageal cancer who are considering surgery, or who have had surgery, are invited to attend a monthly support group sponsored by Fox Chase Cancer Center.

This group, designed for esophagectomy patients, helps people learn about the procedure and share their experiences with others. The group is made up of newly diagnosed patients, those currently undergoing treatment, and those who are post-treatment patients who share successful ways of coping.

The 13th Annual Scientific Symposium will feature exciting, inter-related presentations from some of the most promising junior and mid-career scientists. The event is free and will take place in-person at Fox Chase Cancer Center and on Zoom, but advanced registration is required.

Patients and caregivers will find support and camaraderie at Together Facing Lung Cancer, a free educational workshop. The program will feature a panel of Fox Chase clinicians and researchers discussing promising treatments for lung cancer. Patient advocacy groups, industry partners, and Fox Chase special services will also participate in the event by providing helpful resources.
 

Schedule

5:30-6:30 PM Registration, dinner and vendor fair
6:30-8:00 PM Formal program

A support group for anyone diagnosed with prostate cancer. It meets monthly with speakers from a variety of backgrounds. Members share information and support.

For information and registration, call Urology office at 215-728-1111 or Holly Riggs, MSW, LSW at 215-728-2936. Light refreshments will be served.

Patients and caregivers will find support and camaraderie at Together Facing Pancreatic Cancer, a free educational workshop. The program will feature a panel of Fox Chase clinicians and researchers discussing promising treatments for pancreatic cancer. Patient advocacy groups, industry partners, and Fox Chase special services will also participate in the event by providing helpful resources.

New this year: We are partnering with Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) to observe Light the Night Purple during our program.