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NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Fox Chase Cancer Center is one of only 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country.
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A Century of Excellence
Discover the history of one of the nation's first cancer hospitals.
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Blue Distinction by Blue Cross
Fox Chase is a Blue Distinction Center for Cancer Treatment
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Fox Chase Cancer Center is accredited by the
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
- The attending physician is responsible for planning your individual cancer care.
- A fellow is a physician who has completed training in surgery or internal medicine. There are also a few radiation oncology fellows.
- A resident is a physician who is completing training in internal medicine, surgery or radiation oncology.
- A nurse navigator is a registered nurse assigned to guide patients through the treatment process, from first appointment to discharge.
- A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with a master’s degree who practices with a collaborating physician.
- A physician’s assistant practices medicine under the supervision of physicians and surgeons.
Fox Chase is a cancer treatment center, which means our doctors and nurses not only specialize in cancer; they are experts in particular types of cancer. Your healthcare team's expertise will match the type of cancer you have.
In addition to our specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology, you will be cared for by our staff of highly-qualified oncology nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, pathologists and radiologists. This coordinated approach to treatment best meets the needs of each patient.
Our staff's expertise, combined with the advanced technology and services available at the Center, provide our patients with the highest quality care.
Our board-certified doctors treat more cases of rare and common cancers than other hospitals. More experience is linked to better outcomes. No matter what your diagnosis, you can expect experienced care at Fox Chase.
Fox Chase was the nation's first comprehensive cancer center and Pennsylvania's first hospital to receive the prestigious Magnet Status for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Fox Chase Cancer Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) of the American College of Surgeons
The Department of Radiation Oncology main campus, Buckingham and the KOP-AUA facility have all received accreditation from the American College of Radiology.
This is a tremendous accomplishment in our ongoing effort to assure that we meet the highest national quality standards and provide the best care for our patients.
