Fox Chase Cancer Center News

Fox Chase Cancer Center Raises Awareness on Risk Factors and Signs of Head and Neck Cancer

PHILADELPHIA (April 17, 2018) – In honor of National Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (April 8–15), Fox Chase Cancer Center offered free head and neck screenings to individuals throughout the community. Our goal was to raise awareness on the risk factors and signs of these cancers. Head and neck cancer is used to describe many malignant tumors that develop in or around the throat, larynx (voice box), nose, sinuses and mouth.

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Fox Chase Supports Sandy Sprint Superhero Run/Walk to Fight Ovarian Cancer

PHILADELPHIA (April 3, 2018) — Fox Chase Cancer Center is pleased to announce its ongoing support for the 14th annual Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s Sandy Sprint Superhero 5k &10k run/walk. Faculty, staff, volunteers, patients, survivors, and their families will come together at the event as members of the Fox Chase team on Saturday, April 21.

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Ten Minutes That Could Save Your Life

Specialists from Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Temple Head & Neck Institute (THNI) will offer free oral cancer screenings in observance of the 21st annual Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week® (OHANCAW®) taking place April 8-15, 2018. The screening is painless and only takes about 10 minutes.

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