February 2018 – Philly Fights Cancer

As Philly Fights Cancer forges into the new year, we’re gearing up for another exciting and life-changing year of breakthrough discoveries and groundbreaking strides in cancer research. Read below for highlights about what’s been happening at the Abramson Cancer Center.

American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Report Recognizes Abramson Cancer Center Achievements

Research led by ACC members was selected by the American Society of Clinical Oncology for inclusion in Clinical Cancer Advances 2018: ASCO’s Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer. Developed under the guidance of an expert editorial board, Clinical Cancer Advances is an independent annual review of the year’s major achievements and emerging trends in clinical cancer research and care.

Penn Researchers Identify New Treatment Target for Melanoma

Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified a new therapeutic target for the treatment of Melanoma. When GPER was activated and combined with anti PD-1inhibitor drugs in mouse cancer models, the therapy dramatically extended survival in all animals and completely eliminated the tumor in 50 percent of the mice. Researchers published their findings in the journal eLife in January.

Continued Strides in Research Through Clinical Trials

You may know that Philly Fights Cancer helps to fund life-saving clinical trials at Abramson Cancer Center, but did you know that the Abramson Cancer Center is one of five of the nation's top institutions awarded a $250 million grant from Napster founder Sean Parker to develop cancer immunotherapies through a new research institute, the Parker Institute for Immunotherapy. To learn more about clinical trials and to stay up-to-date on the latest news, see here.

Keep an eye out in March for Philly Fights Cancer on the cover of Modern Luxury’s 2018 Charity and Social Datebook.

Doctors, patients, survivors, family and friends came together to raise over $7 million dollars at Philly Fights Cancer: Round 3, which Philadelphia Style Magazine included in their January/ February 2018 issue.

The incredible staff of the Abramson Cancer Center were front and center at Philly Fights Cancer: Round 3, which was featured in Philadelphia Magazine’s “On the Scene” section.

Support

Through March 2018, Robertson’s Flowers & Events are offering a special Charity Blossoms promotion with Philly Fights Cancer where 20% of their winter arrangements will be donated back to the organization. Click here to purchase.

Save the Date!

On Saturday November 10, 2018 Philly Fights Cancer: Round 4 will once again rock the Philadelphia Navy Yard.