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Margaret von Mehren, MD

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Introductory Video of Dr. von Mehren

Medical Oncology
Director, Sarcoma Program

Meet other members of the
sarcoma treatment team.
Meet other members of the
melanoma treatment team.

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

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Clinical Expertise:

Sarcoma, Melanoma, Immunotherapy

Medical Education:

Albany Medical College, 1989

Residency:

Internal Medicine, New York University Medical Center

Fellowships:

Hematology-Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Certification:

American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Professional Societies:

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Scientific Report:

Sarcoma Program;
Breast Cancer Research;
Medical Oncology: Clinical Trials Research
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Research Interests:

Sarcoma;
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors;
Developmental Therapeutics

Principal Investigator page

Margaret von Mehren, MD



Philadelphia Magazine
Top Doctors 2011
Medical Oncology

During my fellowship training, I had the opportunity to learn about caring for sarcoma patients. I found working with these patients is challenging because of the varied types of tumors and their rarity.

When I joined the faculty of Fox Chase in 1996, I chose to continue seeing sarcoma patients in our multi-specialty practice. I work closely with Fox Chase pathologists, radiologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists and social workers to develop the best treatment option for each patient.

In addition, I am fascinated by the role of the immune system in helping to control cancers. This ongoing research has found its greatest promise to date in finding new treatment options for patients with melanomas and it continues to be evaluated. When I'm not seeing patients, I devote my energies to applying what we learn from research to developing new therapies for patients with sarcoma.




Dr. von Mehren's Patient Testimonials

Patricia Cantwell - Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) in the Jaw
Warren Chambers - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Barbara Cremean - Leiomysarcoma
Hank Gross - Retroperitoneal Sarcoma with Metastasis to the Lung
Grace Mullen - Leiomyosarcoma
John St. Omer - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
Judy Tomarchio - Leiomyosarcoma