PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2020)—In a study published today in the prestigious journal Cancer Cell, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center showed how altering lipid metabolism may contribute to sustaining tumor growth in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The finding could help overcome a major problem in pancreatic cancer treatment resistance and metastatic spread, the researchers said.

PHILADELPHIA (September 22, 2020) – Patients with cancer who have had prior radiation to the pelvic region often have very few treatment options if the cancer comes back or a new cancer is discovered in the same location. Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have now shown that pulsed low-dose rate radiation for pelvic reirradiation was a safe treatment option that resulted in high rates of pain reduction.

PHILADELPHIA (September 16, 2020)—This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fox Chase Cancer Center will hold its 21st annual Paws for the Cause dog walk virtually. The event, hosted by the Fox Chase Board of Associates, has raised more than $500,000 for cancer research at Fox Chase, and although this year’s format will be different, the goal is the same.