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Our lab is interested in elucidating how psychosocial and behavioral factors influence cancer risk and outcomes, particularly in racial/ethnic minority or underserved populations. In several ongoing research studies, we are investigating whether psychosocial stress is associated with immunologic changes that may contribute to cancer progression. In addition, our lab has been developing interventions to enhance physical activity and quality of life outcomes in cancer patients. Other projects involve collaborating with community partners to implement community-engaged interventions targeting cancer screening and risk reduction behaviors in underserved Asian Americans, and this work has made significant contributions to informing evidence-based approaches for addressing cancer health disparities.
Lab Description
As a health psychologist, the overarching goal of my lab is to reduce the burden of cancer through understanding how psychosocial, behavioral, and biologic factors interact to influence cancer risk and outcomes, particularly among racial/ethnic minority populations. To address this goal, my lab has been conducting research in three interrelated areas: (1) biobehavioral mechanisms in cancer; (2) cancer health disparities in Asian Americans; and (3) biobehavioral determinants of immigrant health.
Research interests
- Psychosocial and behavioral factors associated with cancer prevention, risk management and survivorship
- Biobehavioral pathways in stress and health, including stress-related immune dysregulation in at-risk and cancer patient populations
- Community-based interventions to address cancer health disparities in Asian Americans
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Design of MOSAAIC (Multi-Ethnic Observational Study in American Asian and Pacific Islander Communities)
MOSAAIC Investigators, Apr 16 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: JACC: Asia.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ethnic Enclaves and Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese Immigrants in Philadelphia
Hernandez, E. A., Rojas, D., Fang, C. Y., Egleston, B. L., Auchincloss, A. H., Walton, E. & Tseng, M., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 28, 3, p. 627-636 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring community connections: neighborhood amenities and loneliness among Chinese immigrants
Auchincloss, A. H., Fang, C. Y., Sun, J., Walton, E., Li, M., Zhong, J. & Tseng, M., Apr 1 2026, In: BMC Public Health. 26, 1, 1522.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating Associations Between Psychological Distress and Changes in Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Patients With CLL/SLL Managed With Active Surveillance
Fang, C. Y., MacFarlane, A. W., Fung, H. C. H., Khan, N., Barta, S. K., Hasler, J. S., Ballard, H. J., Landsburg, D. J., Nasta, S. D., Schuster, S. J., Khanal, R., Fisher, R. I., Cohen, A. D., Svoboda, J. & Campbell, K. S., May 2026, In: Cancer Medicine. 15, 5, p. e71903 e71903.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social stressors and inflammatory gene expression in U.S. Chinese immigrants
Fang, C. Y., Tseng, M., Egleston, B. L., Auchincloss, A. H., Walton, E. & Cole, S. W., May 2026, In: Health Psychology. 45, 5, p. 539-548 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reports from Temple University Health System Add New Data to Findings in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (Investigating Associations Between Psychological Distress and Changes in Peripheral Blood Monocytes in Patients With CLL/SLL Managed With ...)
Khanal, R., Fung, H. C. & Fang, C.
05/27/26
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Paul F. Engstrom, award-winning pioneer in cancer prevention and control at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has died at 89
02/24/26 → 02/26/26
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Reports from Fox Chase Cancer Center Add New Data to Findings in Chronic Disease (Social Stressors and Inflammatory Gene Expression In Us Chinese Immigrants)
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Examining the Evolving Landscape of Cancer Health Disparities Research
10/17/25
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