Fox Chase Cancer Center News

Rectal Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young Individuals

PHILADELPHIA (August 23, 2010) –A new analysis has found that while colon cancer rates have remained steady over the past several decades among people under the age of 40, rectal cancer rates are increasing in this population across races and in both sexes. 

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First-Ever BreastFest Philly to Benefit Fox Chase Cancer Center

PHILADELPHIA (August 19, 2010)—Enjoy a great day filled with food and drink, live music, games, silent auction, and more as The Tyanna Foundation hosts the first-ever BreastFest Philadelphia on Saturday, September 11 from 1-6 p.m. at City Tap House (3925 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104). 

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Fox Chase Names Kenneth P. Patrick, MD, Director of the Hospitalist Program

PHILADELPHIA (August 10, 2010) – Kenneth P. Patrick, MD - Director, Hospitalist Service, Internal Medicine, has joined Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Department of Medicine as director of the hospitalist program.  The hospitalist team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive medical care to all hospitalized patients.

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