Recent Posts in Cancer Care

Sep 20, 2022 - In Cancer Care Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Breaks Ground on $225 Million Comprehensive Cancer Center on Livingston Campus

Five-story, multidisciplinary outpatient center will be RWJBarnabas Health’s northern hub for world-class cancer care Livingston, N.J. — Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, broke ground this week on a five-story, ...

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Sep 9, 2022 - In Cancer Care RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Receive $2 Million Grant from Merck Foundation to Advance Equitable Cancer Care in New Jersey

West Orange, NJ, September 9, 2022 – RWJBarnabas Health, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey , the state’s leading cancer center and only National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, announced today that it is a ...

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Sep 7, 2022 - In Cancer Care New Chief of Blood Disorders Named to New Jersey’s Only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

Matthew Matasar, MD, MS, named to role at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health New Brunswick, N.J., September 7, 2022 – Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health have appointed Matthew Matasar, MD, MS, as Chief ...

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Sep 5, 2022 - In Cancer Care Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle Can Mitigate Childhood Cancer Late Effects

The survival rates of adolescent and young adults with cancer have risen dramatically due to advancements in cancer therapies. However, this population is at higher risk of developing treatment-related chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, ...

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Sep 1, 2022 - In Cancer Care Do I need a Prostate Exam?

New Brunswick, N.J., September 1, 2022 – Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in the United States aside from skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . Because prostate cancer is so common, men ...

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Sep 1, 2022 - In Cancer Care If you identify as Hispanic or Latino, what can you do to reduce your cancer risk?

New Brunswick, N.J. September 1, 2022 – According to the American Cancer Society 2021-2023 Cancer Facts and Figures for Hispanic/Latino People , cancer is the leading cause of death among the Hispanic U.S. population. While you can’t change risk factors ...

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Sep 1, 2022 - In Cancer Care Why is CAR T-cell Therapy so Exciting? Answers from an Expert

New Brunswick, N.J., September 1, 2022 – CAR T-cell immunotherapy is a treatment in which a patient's T-cells are genetically reprogrammed to find and kill cancer cells. Currently, CAR T-cell therapy products are used for patients with adult aggressive ...

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Sep 1, 2022 - In Cancer Care Is Thyroid Cancer Common? And More Questions You Want Answered

New Brunswick, N.J., September 1, 2022 – The thyroid is a small organ with a large impact. It is a butterfly shaped gland at the base of your neck that produces a hormone that helps control your body's metabolism. Thyroid conditions are a very common ...

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Sep 1, 2022 - In Cancer Care Can a Person with Sickle Cell Disease Live a Normal Life?

New Brunswick, N.J., September 1, 2022 – People who have sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic disorder that affects red blood cells, have reduced life expectancy and may face many challenges in their life. However, there are steps they can take to live the ...

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