Fox Chase Cancer Center News

PSA Test May Not Be As Useful as Many Researchers Thought

PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2016) —  "Our findings have broad implications for the design of future clinical trials and the interpretation of current and previous studies,” said lead study investigator Nicholas G. Zaorsky, MD, resident physician in radiation oncology at Fox Chase.

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Ten Minutes That Could Save Your Life

PHILADELPHIA (April 4, 2016) – Temple Head & Neck Institute and Fox Chase Cancer Center Collaborate to Offer Free Screenings During Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week®.

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Fox Chase Gets Its “Rear in Gear” to Fight Colon Cancer

PHILADELPHIA (March 21, 2016) — Faculty, staff, volunteers, patients, survivors, and their families will come together as members of the Fox Chase Cancer Center team for the Colon Cancer Coalition’s Annual Get Your Rear in Gear run/walk on Sunday, April 3, 2016. The family-friendly 4-mile run, 2-mile walk, and kids fun run will take place at the Please Touch Museum in Memorial Hall.

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Renal Mass Biopsies May Improve Kidney Cancer Outcomes

PHILADELPHIA (March 9, 2016) – Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers recently showed that renal mass biopsy enabled accurate diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma. It can also be used to stratify patients based on disease risk — potentially minimizing the risk of over- or under-treatment in groups who could be on surveillance versus those who need surgery because of more aggressive renal tumors.

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