Fox Chase Cancer Center News

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Director Anthony Letai, MD, PhD, called on cancer centers to accelerate the opening of clinical trials and expand patient participation in research. He made his remarks during an October 15 visit to Fox Chase Cancer Center—Temple Health, where he also announced plans to incorporate clinical trial performance into the NCI's evaluation of its designated cancer centers.

Richard J. Bleicher, MD, FACS, Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery and Temple Health’s Clinical Director of the Breast Service Line, has been selected to serve as Chair of the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and Chair of its Executive Committee.

The study reveals a direct biological pathway that controls how MYC amplification begins and progresses, while identifying possible biomarkers and therapeutic targets for aggressive tumors.

A phase 1 clinical trial led by Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University researchers is transforming laboratory insights into a precision treatment strategy for rare chronic blood cancers, delivering early symptom relief and renewed quality of life for patients with advanced disease.

U.S. News' 2026-2027 “Best Hospitals” rankings placed Fox Chase at No. 11 nationally for its delivery of urology care, the best of any program in the Philadelphia region, and the specialty’s highest ranking in Fox Chase Cancer Center’s history.

Fox Chase Cancer Center ranked No. 32 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best Hospitals list, with five key areas rated as "High Performing," and urology ranked No.11 nationally.

More than 100 community members, cancer survivors, advocates, researchers, healthcare professionals, and public health leaders gathered at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University for the Philadelphia Communities Conquering Cancer (PC3) City Wide Cancer Conference.

Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Mobile Screening Program plays a vital role in delivering cancer screening and prevention services directly to communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. By delivering care outside traditional clinical settings, the program helps address barriers such as transportation challenges, inflexible work schedules, and lack of insurance.