Recent Posts in Cancer Care

Mar 23, 2020 - In Cancer Care Important Information About COVID-19 for Cancer Patients

Andrew M. Evens, DO, MSc, FACP , Associate Director for Clinical Services and Director, Lymphoma Program, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey; Medical Director, Oncology Service Line, RWJBarnabas Health; and Professor of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood ...

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Mar 12, 2020 - In Cancer Care “Is It Time for My Colonoscopy?”

This question regarding the annual rite of passage for those approaching the age of 50 may soon be asked by those about to celebrate their 45 th birthday as well. Preventative behavior, combined with regular screenings, have helped to decrease the number ...

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Mar 2, 2020 - In Cancer Care Dr. Jessica Taff Discusses Colon Cancer

Jessica Taff, MD , a Hematologist/Oncologist with the RWJBarnabas Health medical group addresses some of the questions she is commonly asked about colorectal cancers.

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Feb 18, 2020 - In Cancer Care Spirit Halloween – Spirit of Children Presents Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center with Eleventh Annual Grant for the Child Life Program

Spirit Halloween-Spirit of Children and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey staff pause to commemorate Spirit of Children’s eleventh donation to the Child Life Program. With Darrell K. Terry, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newark Beth Israel Medical ...

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Feb 7, 2020 - In Cancer Care Using Collaborative Care to Treat Patients with Cancer

Barry Ostrowsky, RWJBarnabas Health President & CEO, and Dr. Steven K. Libutti, Senior Vice President, Oncology Services, RWJBarnabas Health, and Director, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, sat down with Steve Adubato to discuss how collaborative ...

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Jan 2, 2020 - In Cancer Care Advanced Radiation Therapies, Close to Home

A new facility and a partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey bring the highest level of cancer care to Hudson County. World-class cancer care is now closer to home for Hudson County residents with the addition of Jersey City Medical Center ...

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Jan 2, 2020 - In Cancer Care Quiz: Colorectal Cancer: Are You at Risk?

Take this quiz to find out why, when and where you should be screened for this common cancer. Colorectal is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. (excluding skin cancers), and can be prevented if signs are caught early. People should get a ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - In Cancer Care A Gift of Knowledge

From left: MMC medical oncologist Seth Cohen, MD, with Judi and David Marrus. Thanks to a generous donation, a free program is providing information about the latest advances in cancer research Six years ago, Judi Marrus was beginning a long stint of ...

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Dec 22, 2019 - In Cancer Care Colorectal Cancer: Catch it Early

Routine screening can stop this cancer before it starts Most cancers can be diagnosed and treated at an early stage, but colorectal cancer—the third most common cancer in the U.S.— can actually be prevented. “Early screening and timely intervention can ...

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