Fox Chase Cancer Center

**Semantic type:** Health Care Related Organization

**Definition:** The mission of the Fox Chase Cancer Center is to prevail over cancer by marshalling hearts and minds in bold scientific discovery, pioneering prevention, and compassionate care. Clinical, basic, and population research conducted by experts across disciplines enables FCCC to translate new research findings into medical applications that may become models for improved cancer care. It became an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in 1974, and joined Temple Health in 2012.