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About the Hospital
A Century of Excellence
Discover the history of one of the nation's first cancer hospitals.
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To reduce the burden of cancer by integrating scientific discoveries and technological advances into more effective treatments and prevention strategies. |
The Region's Only Hospital Devoted Solely to Cancer
Fox Chase Cancer Center is the region's only hospital devoted entirely to cancer treatment, research and prevention. Our 100-bed hospital, located in Philadelphia, is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top cancer centers in the nation. Our nationally and internationally recognized staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for all types of adult cancer.
Fox Chase Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit institution formed in 1974 by the union of American Oncologic Hospital (one the the nation's first cancer hospitals, established in 1904) and the Institute for Cancer Research (founded in 1927). Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974.
Honored for Nursing Excellence
In September 2000, the Hospital of Fox Chase Cancer Center became the nation's first comprehensive cancer center and Pennsylvania's first hospital to receive Magnet status for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, which renewed this honor in 2004 and again in 2009, making it the first hospital in Pennsylvania to have achieved two successful Magnet renewals.
Nobel Prize Laureates
Two Fox Chase scientists have won the Nobel Prize: Baruch Blumberg and Irwin "Ernie" Rose. Both Dr. Blumberg and Dr. Rose are active advisors to the President of Fox Chase Cancer Center.