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Ҵý: Clinical Researchers Aim to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes Through Sustainable and Effective Weight Loss in the FITWISE study
Released: 1-Apr-2025 8:00 PM EDT
Clinical Researchers Aim to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes Through Sustainable and Effective Weight Loss in the FITWISE study
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Learn more about FITWISE at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, an innovative clinical trial aiming to induce sustainable weight loss, improve cardiometabolic health and potentially reduce cancer recurrence during the survivorship years of patients with early-stage hormone receptor positive/Her 2 negative (HR+/Her2-) breast cancer.

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Released: 1-Apr-2025 7:40 PM EDT
Check Yourself: Why Being Proactive About Testicular Cancer Matters
Rutgers Cancer Institute

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Thomas L. Jang, MD, MPH, FACS, is chief of urologic oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health shares what young men need to know.

Ҵý: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Expands Breast Cancer Services
Released: 17-Mar-2025 6:20 PM EDT
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Expands Breast Cancer Services
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, has expanded its breast cancer services with new technologies and medical experts to enhance its already exceptional offerings.

Ҵý: What Women Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Released: 10-Mar-2025 5:25 PM EDT
What Women Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, and approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in her lifetime. Awareness about risk factors and early detection are crucial in preventing and effectively treating colorectal cancer.

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Released: 28-Feb-2025 7:25 PM EST
Top 5 Facts to Know About Kidney Cancer with Dr. Saum Ghodoussipour
Rutgers Cancer Institute

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located just below the rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Healthy kidneys filter blood to remove waste and extra water to make urine. Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma or RCC, forms when healthy cells in one or both kidneys grow out of control. March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more with Dr. Saum Ghodoussipour from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health!

Ҵý: Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health Receive $25,000 Grant from Kay Yow Cancer Fund to Continue their Support of Cancer Care
Released: 11-Feb-2025 8:20 PM EST
Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health Receive $25,000 Grant from Kay Yow Cancer Fund to Continue their Support of Cancer Care
Rutgers Cancer Institute

At the annual Play4Kay game hosted by Rutgers Women's Basketball, the focus extended beyond the court as Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health were proudly presented a $25,000 check from the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. This generous contribution will directly support the needs of underserved patients across the health system. Together, we are committed to making a difference on and off the court, empowering those battling cancer and providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care.

Ҵý: What Cancers Can You Be Screened for, When and How?
Released: 10-Feb-2025 5:30 PM EST
What Cancers Can You Be Screened for, When and How?
Rutgers Cancer Institute

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Cancer screenings are essential for detecting cancer early—often before symptoms appear—when treatment is most effective. Learn more about what cancers you can be screened for and when.

Ҵý: For Osteoarthritis Patients, Radiation Can Bring Winter Weather Relief
Released: 27-Jan-2025 6:45 PM EST
For Osteoarthritis Patients, Radiation Can Bring Winter Weather Relief
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Dr. Matthew Deek explains how low-dose radiation therapy, a safe and noninvasive treatment, can reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness, improving mobility and quality of life for those with osteoarthritis (OA).

Ҵý: Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health to Unveil Pioneering Blood Cancer Research at the 66th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition
Released: 27-Nov-2024 10:30 AM EST
Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health to Unveil Pioneering Blood Cancer Research at the 66th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Physician-scientists from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health will showcase a diverse range of hematology/oncology data from their clinical research program at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, being held in San Diego, California (and online) from December 7-10, 2024.

Ҵý: Becker’s Hospital Review Names RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute to 2024’s “100+ Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs
Released: 26-Nov-2024 1:55 PM EST
Becker’s Hospital Review Names RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute to 2024’s “100+ Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs" List
Rutgers Cancer Institute

RWJBarnabas Health, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100+ Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs list for 2024, for the second consecutive year.

Ҵý: Welcome to the new Editors of the British Journal of Haematology & eJHaem
Released: 25-Nov-2024 9:40 AM EST
Welcome to the new Editors of the British Journal of Haematology & eJHaem
Rutgers Cancer Institute

The British Journal of Haematology (BJHaem) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Evens as its new Editor-in-Chief, effective January 1st, 2025.

Ҵý: Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, Named Inaugural William N. Hait Director at Rutgers Cancer Institute
Released: 17-Oct-2024 3:20 PM EDT
Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, Named Inaugural William N. Hait Director at Rutgers Cancer Institute
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Today, the Rutgers Board of Governors appointed Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, as the inaugural William N. Hait Director of Rutgers Cancer Institute, a position named in honor of the institute’s founding director.

Ҵý: Partners Celebrate Milestone in Development of the 
Vogel Medical Campus at Tinton Falls
Released: 16-Oct-2024 9:55 AM EDT
Partners Celebrate Milestone in Development of the Vogel Medical Campus at Tinton Falls
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, raised the final beam at the Specialty and Cancer Care Pavilion at the Vogel Medical Campus on October 8, marking a significant milestone in the system’s commitment to bring care closer to where people live, work and play across Monmouth County.

Ҵý: Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Modern Approach to Breast Cancer Surgery
Released: 11-Oct-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Modern Approach to Breast Cancer Surgery
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) is a surgical option for patients requiring a mastectomy, in which the breast tissue is removed while the skin, nipple, and areola remain intact. This procedure allows for immediate reconstruction and offers a more natural post-surgery result, giving patients both peace of mind and a sense of body confidence. M. Michele Blackwood, MD, FACS, director of Breast Surgery and director of Women’s Oncologic Health, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute shares more on this surgical technique.

Ҵý: Am I too Young for a Mammogram?
Released: 11-Oct-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Am I too Young for a Mammogram?
Rutgers Cancer Institute

While routine mammograms are generally recommended starting at age 40, there are certain factors that may make it necessary to get screened at a younger age. Learn more about these factors that may prompt younger women to consider getting screened earlier.

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Released: 8-Oct-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Hypofractionation and Breast Cancer
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Learn more about hypofractionation with Rutgers Cancer Institute Chair of Radiation Oncology & RWJBarnabas Health System Director of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Bruce Haffty.

Ҵý: Blood Cancers: Understanding Types, Symptoms, and Advances in Treatment
Released: 23-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Blood Cancers: Understanding Types, Symptoms, and Advances in Treatment
Rutgers Cancer Institute

Claire Yun Kyoung Ryu Tiger, MD, PhD, medical oncologist in the Leukemia/Lymphoma/Hematologic Malignancies Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health shares the basics about blood cancers.



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