Community Outreach at Fox Chase Cancer Center

08/19/2026

Community Outreach staff will be at the New Joy Missionary Baptist Church this Saturday with cancer prevention information!

08/18/2026

This August, Summer Sun Safety Month, learn how to stay sun-safe every day! Did you know that ultraviolet (UV) rays (from the sun and other sources like tanning beds) are the #1 cause of skin cancer?
You can help lower your risk by:
-Staying in the shade
-Shielding your skin with clothing
-Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30
Learn more: https://loom.ly/o6QpXDQ

Spending time outdoors is part of a healthy, active life. Stay safe by protecting your skin from the sun.

08/17/2026

Support the Fox Chase Cancer Center team, led by Teresa Lee, MD, PhD, at the Race to Cure Sarcoma!
When: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Where: Philadelphia Navy Yard
Registration opens at 7 a.m. followed by the Opening Ceremony at 8 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Choose between a 5K run or a 1-mile walk.
To sign-up and for more information: https://loom.ly/BmAyhks

08/16/2026

67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania is a traveling photo exhibit from the PA Breast Cancer Coalition hosted by communities across PA. This educational work of art celebrates the life, courage, hope and dignity of women and families who have battled breast cancer. The exhibit encourages women to learn about and practice early detection through yearly mammograms, monthly breast self-exams, and annual clinical exams. Learn more: https://loom.ly/ADafOZ4

08/13/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. Busy schedules can sometimes impact your ability to attend important appointments and receive routine vaccinations. During NIAM, we encourage you to talk to your healthcare provider to ensure you and your family are protected against serious diseases by getting caught up on routine vaccination. Learn more: https://loom.ly/DraMSdQ

08/11/2026

Summer means sun protection when you spend time outdoors! Did you know melanoma can affect people of all skin colors? And that you don't need a severe sunburn to develop melanoma? Fox Chase Cancer Center's Dr. Stephanie Greco explains the myths surrounding melanoma (the most serious form of skin cancer) and how you can protect yourself. Read more: https://loom.ly/B3p2-bA

Misconceptions about this deadly skin cancer can put your life in danger. Know your melanoma risk factors and how you can prevent the disease.

08/07/2026

Melanoma is the deadliest and fastest-growing form of skin cancer. To support melanoma research, education, and advocacy, Fox Chase Cancer Center will take part in Miles for Melanoma Philadelphia on Saturday, August 22, as a proud local sponsor with a team. Join us as team captain Jeffrey Farma, MD, FACS, Chair, Department of Surgery and Surgical Director, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program, Alina Shevchenko, MD, and the Fox Chase Community Outreach at Fox Chase Cancer Center team provide free skin screenings, information about skin cancer, and giveaways. More information: https://loom.ly/yqA-iN0

08/05/2026

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM) – a collaborative effort to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ donation. Why is NMDAM needed? 60% of patients on the national transplant waiting list are from multicultural communities.

The need for donation and transplant is more pronounced in minority communities where disproportionately higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease contribute to organ failure, especially kidney failure. Learn more: https://loom.ly/e1Qyozk

08/01/2026

Today is . Lung cancer is not just a “smoker’s disease.” Nearly 60% of people with lung cancer today have never smoked or quit years ago. This disease does not discriminate—knowledge and screening matter for everyone! Learn more: https://loom.ly/w_pR1m8

07/31/2026

💧Mantente hidratado este verano!
Beber suficiente agua es una forma sencilla de cuidar tu salud durante el verano. El calor puede hacer que tu cuerpo la pierda, especialmente si estás recibiendo tratamiento contra el cáncer.
Para mantenerte hidratado:
💦Bebe suficiente agua todos los días.
🍉Come frutas y verduras con mucha agua como son: Sandia, melon, pina, fresa, pepino, apio lechuga, etc).
🚫Evita el alcohol y las bebidas con mucha cafeína.
También queremos compartir contigo una receta fácil, saludable y deliciosa que puedes preparar en casa para refrescarte durante los días de calor. ¿Quieres más recetas saludables? El Instituto Americano de Investigaciones en Cancer (American Institute for Cancer Research - AICR) nos ofrece recetas saludables y deliciosas. Haz clic aquí para disfrutarlas: https://loom.ly/7scG0dE