Recent Posts in Cancer Care

Jun 18, 2020 - In Cancer Care New Ways to Lead in Cancer Treatment

Collaboration and innovation are driving a new era in oncology Every week, up to 40 of New Jersey’s top cancer experts virtually convene as part of the new N.J. Statewide Cancer Programs Collaboration—a unique approach initiated and implemented by Steven ...

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Jun 18, 2020 - In Cancer Care Clinical Trials: What Every Cancer Patient Should Know

Trials offer patients a chance to benefit from the latest treatments If you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you’ll want to seek the highest possible level of care—and clinical trials can be a critical aspect of that care. “Clinical trials offer ...

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Jun 10, 2020 - In Cancer Care Your Cancer Care is too Important to Wait

Providing Exceptional Care and Fostering a Safe Environment for Patients Minimizing your exposure to COVID-19 doesn’t require sacrificing cancer care or preventive services. As New Jersey’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and the state’s ...

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Jun 10, 2020 - In Cancer Care Cancer Care Can’t Wait: Cancer Surgery in the Face of COVID-19

Oncologists have been tasked with meeting the ongoing needs of cancer patients while navigating the coronavirus. This includes preparing to safely resume surgical treatment for those patients for which a delay was deemed okay. While we are passed the peak ...

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Apr 6, 2020 - In Cancer Care Time to Start Talking About Testicular Cancer

With more than 263,000 men living with testicular cancer, and approximately 9,000 new cases diagnosed annually, it is surprising that this disease is not discussed more often. While events in October are swathed in pink in recognition of breast cancer ...

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Apr 3, 2020 - In Cancer Care Rutgers Cancer Institute Offers Clinical Trial Examining Potential Treatment for COVID-19

Combination of malaria drug and antibiotic being explored New Brunswick, N.J., April 3, 2020 – Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is offering a clinical trial as a potential treatment ...

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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 12, 2020 - In Cancer Care What Should I Know About Colon Cancer?

Prevention, new treatments, and even potential cures are available. Colon cancer, often called colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer detected in both men and women in the U.S., and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Yet colon ...

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