Community Outreach at Fox Chase Cancer Center

12/05/2025

Are you worried about health misinformation? This is information that is false, or misleading. Health misinformation is out there in many places. So, it is important to know what to look for to spot, understand, and stop misinformation!

REConline is a digital source you can trust from our Lippincott Resource and Education Center (https://bit.ly/49UPXai)! It has carefully reviewed links to reliable online resources. Check out REConline for hundreds of cancer-related topics in many languages! FoxChase.org/REConline

12/04/2025

It's Cancer Screen Week! The American Cancer Society says that regular screenings are the key to finding cancer early. Take control of your health! Learn what screening tests are suggested, and when you should have them. Talk to your doctor about the best screening plan for you. https://loom.ly/5HTbfa0

12/02/2025

Are you a young adult with cancer? Fox Chase is doing a needs assessment for our new Young Adult Cancer Program, and we want to hear from you! Please scan the QR code on the flyer or go to this link: https://loom.ly/MCj4mm0 to take the survey. Learn more about the Young Adult Cancer Program: https://loom.ly/4KnG2zY

12/01/2025

Today is World AIDS Day. It is a time to honor the more than 32 million people who have died worldwide from AIDS-related illness. December 1st is a day for voices to unite by sharing experiences, remembering those lost, and standing together in the fight against HIV! https://loom.ly/_T6-S6M

11/29/2025

Community Outreach at Fox Chase Cancer Center was busy this October! We took part in 32 events, reaching a total of 1,383 people. Many of the events focused on with education sessions and outreach events all across our region. Some of the partners we worked with were Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Senior Centers, Amazon.com, Absecon Community Center For Seniors, Community Behavioral Health, Senator Tina Tartaglione, the NJ Third Legislative District, Temple University, and the Free Library of Philadelphia. This was also the 16th year that Fox Chase Cancer Center was a sponsor at Praise Is The Cure. Fox Chase was also honored to take part in Women of Faith and Hope's annual conference. The keynote presentation on breast cancer risk and risk reduction was given by Fox Chase's Dr. Austin Williams, MD, MSED, FACS. Another special highlight from October was COE Assistant Director Evelyn González’s presentation to breast cancer survivors at the 2025 PA Breast Cancer Coalition's Annual Conference in Harrisburg!

11/27/2025

Community Outreach at Fox Chase Cancer Center wishes you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

El día de acción de gracias es la forma en que se conmemora cuando los colonos tuvieron su primera cosecha en este nuevo mundo.

La celebración se llevó a cabo en Plymouth, MA junto a los indios Wampagnoa con los cuales comieron y bebieron durante esta primera cena de acción de gracias. Esta es una fiesta nacional la cual se celebra el ultimo jueves del mes de noviembre y esto se debe a Abraham Lincoln cuando lo declaro fiesta nacional en n el 1863.

Al contrario de la navidad, esta fiesta es celebrada por cristianos de todas las denominaciones, por musulmanes, judíos y laicos o ateos. En este día es cuando nos reunimos con nuestras familias y amigos. Familias viajan a través de la nación para esta celebración. Ahora también existe un “friendsgiving” el cual envuelve a amigos los cuales no tienen familia o sus familias viven muy lejos.

El plato principal en la mesa es el pavo. Aunque nosotros los hispanos a veces preferimos pollo, jamón, carne asada y otros. Nuestros platos complementan lo que servimos ese día. Por ejemplo, el puertorriqueño le gusta su arroz con gandules, al cubano el congrí, quizás el dominicano el mangú, y otros incluyen sus tacos, y pupusas entre otros.

¿y qué hacemos después que hemos almorzado o cenado? Pues a ver la televisión y todos los juegos de futbol (americano) que se llevan a cabo ese día. Y para los niños películas sobre este día o películas con San Nicolas pues ya las navidades se aproximan.

Recuerde que esta es una fiesta nacional muy importante en los Estados Unidos y nosotros la hemos aceptado y adaptado como parte de nuestras tradiciones. ¡FELIZ DIA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS!

Si necesita información sobre el cáncer favor de visitar REC online llamar al (215) 214-1618 https://foxchase.org/REConline

11/25/2025

More people who have never smoked are being diagnosed with lung cancer. Radon exposure, air pollution, and genetics may be factors, and many never-smokers don’t realize they’re at risk until the disease is advanced.

Dr. J. Nicholas Bodor of Fox Chase Cancer Center explains possible risk factors, symptoms to watch for, and the importance of tumor molecular testing to select the best treatments after a diagnosis.

11/25/2025

Did you know that cancer can increase the risk of foodborne illness for some people? Thanksgiving and the holiday season are often a time of gathering and eating and it's important to practice good food safety when preparing your holiday meal. This video from the National Cancer Institute provides essential tips for preparing food safely. https://loom.ly/SiD-TfY

11/24/2025

Sending a massive thank you to everyone who works to protect and advance public health. Your efforts save lives. Happy Public Health Thank You Day!

11/22/2025

November is National Family Caregiver Month. This is a time to recognize and honor caregivers nationally, raise awareness around caregiving issues, and work to increase support for our nation's caregivers.

Are you caring for a cancer patient? Do you know a caregiver who could use some support? Our Patient-to-Patient Network offers support to caregivers of cancer patients, by matching them with another caregiver who can talk with them about their experience. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3gd7dLL

11/20/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and today, Nov.20, is World Pancreatic Cancer Day.

Did you know that the rate of pancreatic cancer is higher in African Americans than in any other racial group in the US? There are many risk factors. But research shows that this has more to do with social and access issues, than with biology. Learn about your risk, and how you can help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer at: https://loom.ly/SzwVX_4