Foley was awarded the Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society in 2013. She received this Medal of Honor for her strong efforts involving specialized medical care for cancer patients. This medal “recognizes “extraordinary contributions to the fight against cancer,” and is the highest honor granted by the American Cancer Society.

In 1998, Foley was awarded the David Karnofsky Award and Lecture from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. This award recognizes oncologists for their exceptional contribution to cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment. Foley was recognized for her clinical research which focused on the assessment of pain in cancer patients as well as the treatment of this pain.