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About Fox Chase Cancer Center
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A general overview of the cancer center's mission, its history, and what it can mean for you.

Fox Chase Cancer Center Keystone Programs
podcast [MP3]

Fox Chase Cancer Center President and CEO Michael Seiden, MD, PhD, discusses the Keystone Programs for Collaborative Discovery. (3-31-2008)

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Cancer Conversation Podcasts

Podcast 40: Dr. Jeffrey Tokar, Attending Gastroenterologist at Fox Chase, talks about Interventional G.I. Procedures at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

podcast [MP3] [April 4, 2011]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more aboutabout Interventional Endoscopy.

Podcast 39: Dr. Jeffrey Farma, attending surgical oncologist at Fox Chase, talks about minimally invasive cancer surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

podcast [MP3] [March 28, 2011]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Podcast 38: Dr. Michael Seiden, President and CEO of Fox Chase Cancer Center, discusses the recent posting of five-year survival statistics for major cancers on the Center’s website.

podcast [MP3] [March 7, 2011]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Clinical Outcomes.

Question 37: Dr. Eric Horwitz, Chair of Fox Chase's Radiation Oncology department, discusses radiation therapy and patient safety.

podcast [MP3] [February 28, 2011]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Radiation Therapy and Safety.

Question 36: A friend of mine has a rare cancer that runs in her family and is about to undergo genetic testing to see if she is at risk.  Is this something I should consider, too?

podcast [MP3] [February 7, 2011]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Genetic Testing for Risk Asessment.

Question 35: I’ve had a persistent sore throat and swollen glands, and each time my doctor treats me with antibiotics, I get better – only to see my symptoms return.  Could I have esophageal cancer?

podcast [MP3] [January 31, 2011]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Esophageal Cancer.

Question 34: The other day, after my most-recent colonoscopy, my doctor told me he “thinks we’re looking at cancer.” Should I let this play out with my current provider, or should I seek a second opinion?

podcast [MP3] [January 10, 2011]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about the Fox Chase difference.

Question 33: My mother was recently diagnosed with endometrial cancer. What can you tell me about this disease and the recommended course of treatment?

podcast [MP3] [January 3, 2011]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Endometrial Cancer Treatment.

Question 32: Do cancer patients require specialized nursing care?

podcast [MP3] [December 13, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn moreabout Fox Chase Cancer Center Nursing.

Question 31: My community hospital has a well-regarded cancer center but I repeatedly hear about comprehensive cancer centers, too.   What’s the difference?

podcast [MP3] [December 6, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Question 30: We closed on a home this summer and have been living in it since August.  Last month it tested for elevated radon levels.  While we consider radon reduction measures and who should pay for them, we have no choice but to live in the house.  Should we be concerned about developing lung cancer?

podcast [MP3] [November 15, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn moreabout Lung Cancer.

Question 29: I went to my OB-GYN for my regularly scheduled pap smear and it came back abnormal. What now? I have to wait for several days before my appointment to discuss this with my doctor.

podcast [MP3] [November 8, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Cervical Cancer.

Question 28: My neighbor has been diagnosed with a cancer I’ve never heard of, peripheral T-cell lymphoma.  And his diagnosis started with what seemed to be a routine visit to his dermatologist.  What can you tell me about it?

podcast [MP3] [October 18, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Lymphoma treatment.

Question 27: I am moving to the Philadelphia area for work in a few weeks and will need to seek out a new primary-care physician, among other things.  In the Chicago suburbs, I go to my community hospital for mammograms.  I’m wondering if I should do the same in Philadelphia.

podcast [MP3] [October 11, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more the Women's Cancer Center.

Question 26: I’m a 62-year-old nonsmoking male and I’ve developed a chronic case of heartburn over the past few years.  My doctor has found nothing wrong with me in particular but wants me to be tested for Barrett’s esophagus.  Does this mean I’m developing cancer?

podcast [MP3] [September 20, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Barrett's Esophagus.

Question 25: I’ve read and heard a lot of conflicting information about PSA tests and screening for prostate cancer.  Are they useful or not?

podcast [MP3] [September 13, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Prostate Diagnosis and Risk Assessment.

Question 24: I’ve been reading about "virtual colonoscopy" procedures to screen for colon cancer.  What is the rationale for having this done instead of a traditional colonoscopy?

podcast [MP3] [August 23, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Colonoscopy.

Question 23: My friend's 15-year-old son has been diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma.  What can you tell me about this cancer? I'm trying to be as helpful and supportive as I can with this family.

podcast [MP3] [August 16, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Sarcoma Treatment.

Question 22: My father is 80 years old and has a cancerous tumor next to his jawbone.  His primary physician is doubtful that he can safely undergo the lengthy, complicated surgery required to remove the tumor and rebuild the jaw.  What are our options?

podcast [MP3] [July 26, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Head and Neck Cancer.

Question 21: Are all breast cancers the same?  A colleague of mine has suspicious swelling in one breast and is having it checked out.  She’s worried that it could be a rare form of breast cancer. 

podcast [MP3] [July 19, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Question 20: I've been reading about vitamin D and how it may reduce the risk for some cancers.  I know we produce vitamin D naturally when our skin is exposed to the sun - but I have a very fair complexion. Won't this increase my risk of getting skin cancer even if I use sunscreen?

podcast [MP3] [May 3, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Skin Cancer.

Question 19: The federal guidelines that came out last fall call for mammograms starting at age 50, not 40 – and every two years instead of annually. I’ll turn 40 next year and I’m wondering what I should do.

podcast [MP3] [April 26, 2010]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Making Sense of the Mammography Debate.

Question 18: My brother was just diagnosed with prostate cancer and his doctor is suggesting radiation. How long is the process? Can he still work while undergoing radiation treatments?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Prostate Cancer.

Question 17: Should I take aspirin once a day to prevent breast cancer from returning? I am a five-year survivor. My cancer was estrogen-positive.

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Breast Cancer.

Question 16: I’m exploring surgical options for my father, who is suffering from lung cancer. He’s not in the best physical shape and probably is not a good candidate for major surgery. What would you recommend?

podcast [MP3]

For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS).

Question 15: Is it possible for chemotherapy to be teamed with another treatment to fight colon cancer that has spread to the liver? What’s the best course of action here?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Gastrointestinal Cancer.

Question 14: My husband suffers from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and, as a result of his chemotherapy treatments, has neuropathy in his legs and feet. Is there a treatment to correct this condition?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Chemotherapy.

Question 13: I’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer and my doctor is advising me to seek treatment somewhere that has clinical trials. What are clinical trials and how would they help me?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Clinical Trials.

Question 12: I’ve been told I am at high risk for prostate cancer. What can I do to help myself?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Prostate Cancer.

Question 11: Can skin-care preparations containing parabens trigger breast cancer?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Breast Cancer.

Question 10: Chances of Recovery Post Bone Marrow Transplant for Multiple Myeloma

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Myeloma Treatment.

Question 9: Can Irritable Bowel Syndrome Lead to Cancer or Crohn’s Disease?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Colon Cancer Screening.

Question 8: How Many Baseline Screenings? How to Keep Track of the Data?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Risk Assessment.

Question 7: Breast Reconstruction: What is the Most Advanced/Effective Method?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Free Flap Reconstruction.

Question 6: How many robotic procedures are required for a surgeon to be considered an expert?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about robotic surgery.

Question 5: Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma: New Treatments and Research

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about lymphoma.

Question 4: Breast Cancer and Soy Intake

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about breast cancer.

Question 3: What steps can I take to stay safe in the sun this summer?

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For more on this week's conversation, learn more about melanoma treatment options and non-melanoma treatment options.

Question 2: I've heard that doctors are using some new radiation techniques. How safe are they?

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Learn more about radiation oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, or learn more about our radiologists.

Question 1: What can I expect from Cancer Conversations?

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In this first installment, Dr. Robert Uzzo introduces Fox Chase Cancer Center's Cancer Conversations, and gives a glimpse into what listeners can expect. For more on this week's conversation, see our Patient Risk Assessment Programs to help you understand the benefits of genetic testing; our labs to tell you what you can expect in personalized medicine, and our minimally-invasive surgery and radiation oncology teams to describe how patients are finding options they never knew existed.