Matthew J Faber, PA-C, MS

I had the privilege of joining the Fox Chase Cancer Center Surgical Oncology team as a physician assistant in January 2009. I am grateful for this opportunity because I can be a positive aspect of a patient's treatment. Whether assisting in surgery or simply spending those extra minutes with a patient and their family, I am thankful for my position.

After being diagnosed and now cancer-free since surgery in May 2009, I can better understand and empathize with my patients through my own struggles. Although there continues to be hurdles to overcome, there have been many positive changes in my life post-diagnosis. Participating in an event like the LIVESTRONG Challenge in Philadelphia will be a way to celebrate my own experiences and remember and support how we are all affected by this disease.

I recently established a Fox Chase team for the 2011 Livestrong Challenge. I invite staff and patients to join me in Livestrong's efforts to improve survivorship through the Challenge. Join my team or support a member.

Surgical Oncology
Physician Assistant

Meet other members of the
lung cancer treatment team.

Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497

For general information, call:
1-888-FOX CHASE.
An oncology certified nurse will assist you.

Physician Assistant Education:

Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pa., Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, 2008;
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wi., Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2006;
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wi., Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, 2004

Certification/Licensure:

Pennsylvania State Physician Assistant License;
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants;
Basic Life Support (BLS);
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Honors/Awards:

Recipient, Frank and Kristi Cadwell Scholarship, La Crosse Exercise and Health Program, 2006;
Finalist, New Investigator Award, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2005