Fox Chase Cancer Center has expanded its genetic counseling and high-risk breast cancer services to Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, providing broader access to cancer risk assessment in the Philadelphia area.
The new weekly clinics, operating Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8835 Germantown Avenue, offer genetic testing and counseling for individuals with personal or family histories of cancer.
"We have had genetic counseling available for patients at Fox Chase for over 20 years," said Corinne Zrada, a licensed and board-certified genetic counselor. The expansion allows patients to …
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Fox Chase Cancer Center has expanded its genetic counseling and high-risk breast cancer services to Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, providing broader access to cancer risk assessment in the Philadelphia area.
The new weekly clinics, operating Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8835 Germantown Avenue, offer genetic testing and counseling for individuals with personal or family histories of cancer.
"We have had genetic counseling available for patients at Fox Chase for over 20 years," said Corinne Zrada, a licensed and board-certified genetic counselor. The expansion allows patients to receive DNA analysis from blood or saliva samples to detect mutations that may increase cancer risk.
The Chestnut Hill team includes Zrada, genetic counselor Dylane Wineland, and physician assistant Devora Schapiro, who specializes in high-risk breast cancer services.
Patients can schedule appointments at 877-627-9684.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, established in 1904, is a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of Temple Health. The center conducts research in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment while providing clinical care and community outreach programs.
