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Mar 14, 2023 - In In the News The Future Of Cancer Care: Next-Generation Sequencing Available at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Innovative technology at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center determines an individualized treatment plan for metastatic cancer based on a patient’s genetic makeup. Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is used to sequence DNA and RNA to quickly identify and ...

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Mar 9, 2023 - In In the News ROI-NJ presents the ROI Influencers: Women in Business 2023

RWJBarnabas Health 2023 Women in Business Influencers: Indu Lew Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff RWJBarnabas Health Deb Lienhardt Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development Officer RWJBarnabas Health Nancy Holecek Executive Vice ...

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Mar 7, 2023 - In In the News 5 Tips for Talking to Kids about Cancer

How do I tell them? When do I tell them? How much should I tell them? These are all valid and common questions to raise when you’re a parent faced with talking to kids about a cancer diagnosis. Parents naturally want to protect their children, and the ...

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Mar 7, 2023 - In In the News Oncologist Shares Tips for Kidney Health

Everything we consume passes through our kidneys, which are the two bean-shaped organs located just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. Healthy kidneys filter blood to remove waste and extra water to make urine. The most common form of ...

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Mar 7, 2023 - In In the News A Balancing Act: Parenting through Cancer

Cancer is a family disease. A cancer diagnosis not only impacts the individual, but it affects every family member and loved one in a unique way. For a parent with cancer, it is natural and common to worry about balancing parenting while receiving ...

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Mar 7, 2023 - In In the News Lower your Risk of Cancer & Other Diseases with Good Nutrition

There is no single food that will prevent cancer, and no single food will cause it, but a healthy diet and lifestyle can play a large role in lowering your risk of some of the most common cancers.In addition to reducing the risk of developing cancer, the ...

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Mar 7, 2023 - In In the News Resources to Help Address Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening

The National Cancer Institute’s latest Cancer Trends Progress Report shows that over the past decade, the overall rate of screening for colorectal cancer in the United States has slowly increased. Compared with non-Hispanic whites, screening rates have ...

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Mar 7, 2023 - In In the News Increase in Colorectal Cancer Among Younger Individuals Continues to Rise

For years, colorectal cancer was believed by many to primarily impact older people; however, in recent years, there has been an uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people ranging in age from their mid-20s to late 50s. Read More ...

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Feb 16, 2023 - In In the News The Gary Bisbee Show, a Healthcare Leadership Podcast, Features Dr. Andy Anderson, EVP, Chief Medical Officer and Quality Officer

Dr. Andy Anderson, EVP, Chief Medical Officer and Quality Officer, was recently featured in episode 99 of The Gary Bisbee Show . The episode, Transparency Motivates Everyone , delves into effective leadership, achieving quality patient outcomes, healthcare ...

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