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A Century of Excellence
Discover the history of one of the nation's first cancer hospitals.
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Fox Chase Cancer Center is accredited by the
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
News Releases
May 14, 2013, launch of her new book The Philadelphia Chromosome: a Mutant Gene and the Quest to Cure Cancer at the Genetic Level.
Sunday, April 21 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the FitLife Performance Center in Ivyland, PA (157 Railroad Drive).
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The Region's Only Hospital Devoted Solely to Cancer Treatment, Research and Prevention
A National Cancer Institute
Comprehensive Cancer CenterNursing Excellence
Two Nobel Prizes
The Best Technology
The Best People
To prevail over cancer, marshaling heart and mind in bold scientific discovery, pioneering prevention, and compassionate care |
Our 100-bed hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is consistently ranked among the top cancer centers in the nation. Our nationally and internationally recognized staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for all types of adult cancer.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, now part of Temple Health, was an independent, nonprofit institution formed in 1974 by the union of American Oncologic Hospital (one of the nation's first cancer hospitals, established in 1904) and the Institute for Cancer Research (founded in 1927). It joined Temple Health in July, 2012. Also in 1974, Fox Chase was among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center.
NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Fox Chase Cancer Center is one of only 40 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country. Fox Chase physicians and researchers are frequently involved in setting new guidelines for breakthrough medicine and comprehensive care.
Awards and Honors
Honored for Nursing Excellence
In September 2000, the Hospital of Fox Chase Cancer Center became the nation's first comprehensive cancer center and Pennsylvania's first hospital to receive Magnet status for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, which renewed this honor in 2004 and again in 2009, making it the first hospital in Pennsylvania to have achieved two successful Magnet renewals.
Nobel Prize Laureates
Two Fox Chase scientists have won the Nobel Prize: Baruch Blumberg, for Physiology or Medicine in 1976 and Irwin "Ernie" Rose for Chemistry in 2004. Dr. Blumberg's work lead to the Hepatitis B vaccine, the first cancer vaccine in history. In addition to the Nobel, over the years Fox Chase researchers have won the most prestigious prizes for research awarded.
MoreThe Best People
Top Doctors
Every year, Philadelphia magazine has highlighted Fox Chase Cancer Center physicians from a range of specialties in its May "Top Doctors" issue. The annual list of “Top Doctors” serves as an important standard for anyone seeking expert medical care in the Philadelphia area. It lists doctors who were selected among the region's best by a national survey of professional peers. Fox Chase has consistently had a higher percentage of its staff appear on the list than other cancer treatment centers in the region. Read more about this year's list »
The Region's First
Women's Cancer Center
...only at
Fox Chase Cancer Center
The Women's Cancer Center builds on Fox Chase's world-renowned expertise in breast and gynecologic cancers. The Center offers women a place where they can receive coordinated, state-of-the-art care, support services, and education all under one roof. Read more »
Current and expanding programs include:
Valuing Diversity:
Fox Chase Cancer Center -
Many Faces, Many, Minds, One Commitment
At Fox Chase Cancer Center, we believe that diversity sparks creativity, promotes innovation, deepens our understanding, and enriches our lives. Our definition of diversity extends beyond the commonly understood features of diversity – race, gender, ethnicity, religion, state of ability, and sexual orientation – to the more subtle but equally important aspects of diversity: thought, style, culture, skill sets, and perspective. We take great pride in valuing the full spectrum of diversity of our staff and in promoting an inclusive work environment that enables our employees to succeed to their fullest potential.
Forward
broadening the conversation
about cancer
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