Fox Chase Cancer Center News

PHILADELPHIA (January 3, 2012) - A quarter-century of life-saving patient care and advanced blood cancer research is the legacy of Temple Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) as the program celebrates the 25th anniversary of its founding this year.

PHILADELPHIA (December 28, 2011) – Targeted drugs, which block or disrupt particular molecules involved in the growth of tumors, have been shown to be effective treatments against many types of cancer. A new phase 3 clinical trial conducted by the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) showed that a targeted therapy called bevacizumab (Avastin) effectively delayed the progression of advanced ovarian cancer. Patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer now typically undergo surgery and chemotherapy, but the new research suggests an additional avenue of treatment.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 15, 2011) — Temple University Health System and Fox Chase Cancer Center today signed an Affiliation Agreement that moves both institutions closer to bringing Fox Chase Cancer Center into the Temple family – marking a major milestone for two celebrated Philadelphia institutions that will enhance cancer research and patient care in the region, both immediately and for years to come.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 12, 2011) — In January 2012, Holy Family University will begin offering a special section of its RN-to-BSN program exclusively at Fox Chase Cancer Center—an institution that conducts a broad array of nationally competitive basic, translational, and clinical research, with special programs in cancer prevention, detection, survivorship, and community outreach.  The University’s program was chosen, through a competitive process, to provide on-site courses for Fox Chase staff members who desire a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.

SAN ANTONIO, TX (December 9, 2011)—The presence of circulating tumor cells in the blood appears to have no relationship to survival in women who have just been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, according to new research from Fox Chase Cancer Center. However, the research shows that these stray tumor cells may signal that the disease has spread to other parts of the body, even before imaging reveals any metastases. The results will be presented on Friday, December 9 at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Philadelphia (November 30, 2011) – On Thursday, December 1, 2011, Fox Chase Cancer Center will host singer, songwriter, and cancer survivor Charlie Lustman.  The inspirational “minstrel of hope” will stroll through the halls of the hospital singing upbeat songs to cancer patients and their family and friends from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m., with a special performance in the Fox Chase cafeteria (333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia) at 3:30 p.m., as part of his “Musical HOPE Campaign.”

Philadelphia (November 28, 2011) – A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but having to choose a doctor and treatment facility can pose even more of a challenge—especially for those who may not live in areas where National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer centers exist. This is why Fox Chase Cancer Center decided, 25 years ago, to develop a program in which NCI designated cancer centers and community hospitals could work together to provide patients better access to the latest cancer care and treatments. The program, known today as Fox Chase Cancer Center Partners, involv

Philadelphia (November 28, 2011) – Cancer patients, caregivers, researchers, volunteers, medical staff, and friends will gather on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. for the 22nd annual Tree of Life Ceremony in the Fox Chase Cancer Center cafeteria (333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia). The event, which raises funds for patient care at Fox Chase, pays tribute to all those who have been touched by cancer—remembering those who have passed, supporting those who are fighting the disease, and celebrating caregivers and survivors in the effort to prevail over cancer.