Fox Chase Cancer Center News

PHILADELPHIA (November 4, 2020)—Fox Chase Cancer Center has become the first cancer center in the Northeast to feature a new tumor marker technology that has been described as the next generation of surgical navigation, one that will make breast excisional biopsies and breast-conserving surgeries more precise.

PHILADELPHIA (October 30, 2020) – In a study released online today, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have identified a new biomarker and potential novel treatment target for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) that could help starve cancer cells and allow the immune system to attack the tumor.

PHILADELPHIA (October 30, 2020) – Pathogenic variants in DNA damage response and repair (DDRR) genes have been identified in patients with early onset renal cancer, according to a recent study by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

PHILADELPHIA (October 29, 2020)—Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center have presented new data indicating that several factors, the most significant one being pain, are significantly associated with a reduction in the number of working days per week in patients who attempt to work while receiving radiation treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC).

PHILADELPHIA (October 26, 2020)— Fox Chase Cancer Center is proud to support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) for PurpleStride Philadelphia 2020. Fox Chase will participate virtually with pancreatic cancer survivors, their loved ones, caregivers, and researchers on Saturday, November 7, 2020, to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and patient services.

PHILADELPHIA (October 26, 2020)—Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center have presented new data that shows that moderately hypofractionated photon and proton therapies are both safe for patients with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer.

PHILADELPHIA (October 23, 2020) – Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have discovered a potential new target in the treatment of endometrial carcinoma, thanks in part to generous funding from Peggy’s Pathway for Women’s Cancer Care. The research was published recently in Molecular & Cellular Proteomics.

PHILADELPHIA (October 23, 2020)— Carolyn Y. Fang, PhD, professor and co-leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has been promoted to the role of associate director for Population Science.