Philosophy of Care

Our Mission:
To prevail over cancer, marshaling heart and mind in bold scientific discovery, pioneering prevention, and compassionate care 

Devoted Entirely to Cancer Care

As one of the few hospitals in the country devoted entirely to cancer care, adhering to this philosophy is extremely important to our success. With direct access to our team of expert medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, our patients are given the best treatment options. This team collaborates on each case to provide personal, tailored care throughout the treatment process.

Cancer Education, Research and Prevention

In addition to treatment, we believe in providing cancer education, research and prevention. Our physicians like to educate their patients so that they can make informed treatment decisions. Through clinical trials, Fox Chase provides treatments not yet available elsewhere. In addition to improving the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, we hope to eventually prevent it. Our prevention-related services are designed for people with increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, melanoma and prostate cancer.

Compassionate Palliative Care

While finding a cure is our ultimate goal for each patient, it is not always possible. In these cases, our staff is committed to providing palliative care to patients who are terminally ill to make their final days as comfortable as possible.

Awarded for Nursing Excellence

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.

Patient Safety at Fox Chase

Fox Chase is committed to fostering a culture of safety — for our patients, their families and our staff members. We work in a variety of ways to improve patient safety so we can deliver safe and high-quality patient care. We also work closely with national and local regulatory agencies on all aspects of patient safety.

Fox Chase adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals updated annually by The Joint Commission. The Joint Commission's goals are established to encourage health care organizations across the country to take precautions that ensure patients have a healthy and safe experience. Ensuring the health and safety of patients is our top priority. Our goal is to reduce preventable medical mistakes and improve the quality of care our patients receive.