display Latest news from Rutgers Cancer Institute on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/ovarian-cancer-what-every-woman-should-know/?sc=rsin /articles/ovarian-cancer-what-every-woman-should-know/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:05:53 EST Ruth D. Stephenson, DO, FACOG, gynecologic oncologist at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, addresses five frequently asked questions about ovarian cancer. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/jonathan-h-sherman-md-faans-fcns-facs-joins-rutgers-cancer-institute-rutgers-robert-wood-johnson-medical-school-and-robert-wood-johnson-university-hospital-as-chief-of-neurosurgical-oncology/?sc=rsin /articles/jonathan-h-sherman-md-faans-fcns-facs-joins-rutgers-cancer-institute-rutgers-robert-wood-johnson-medical-school-and-robert-wood-johnson-university-hospital-as-chief-of-neurosurgical-oncology/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:00 EST Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center together with RWJBarnabas Health, have appointed Jonathan H. Sherman, MD, FAANS, FCNS, FACS as chief of Neurosurgical Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/prostate-health-understanding-the-risks-symptoms-and-the-power-of-screening/?sc=rsin /articles/prostate-health-understanding-the-risks-symptoms-and-the-power-of-screening/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:05:57 EST David M. Golombos, MD, urologic oncologist in the Urologic Oncology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, shares what men need to know about prostate cancer and screening. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/rutgers-researchers-explore-potential-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-biomedical-science/?sc=rsin /articles/rutgers-researchers-explore-potential-for-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-biomedical-science/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:05:09 EST Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas-health-treats-200th-car-t-cell-therapy-patient-pioneering-cancer-treatment-in-new-jersey/?sc=rsin /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas-health-treats-200th-car-t-cell-therapy-patient-pioneering-cancer-treatment-in-new-jersey/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:05:05 EST Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center together with RWJBarnabas Health, has treated its 200th patient with CAR T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient's own immune cells to fight cancer. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/several-rwjbarnabas-health-facilities-earn-national-accreditation-from-the-commission-on-cancer-of-the-american-college-of-surgeons/?sc=rsin /articles/several-rwjbarnabas-health-facilities-earn-national-accreditation-from-the-commission-on-cancer-of-the-american-college-of-surgeons/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:05:16 EST Cancer programs at several RWJBarnabas Health facilities, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, were recently granted Three-Year Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/7-tips-from-a-pediatric-cancer-doctor-to-help-your-child-have-a-healthy-school-year2/?sc=rsin /articles/7-tips-from-a-pediatric-cancer-doctor-to-help-your-child-have-a-healthy-school-year2/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:05:54 EST For children and teens continuing school during cancer treatment, the start of the school year is a great time to bring a sense of normalcy back into their lives. It is also important to embrace healthy habits to reduce the likelihood of health-related challenges. Peter Cole, MD, chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health shares tips for a healthy start to a new school year. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/rwjbarnbaas-health-and-rutgers-cancer-institute-name-dr-gerardo-capo-as-medical-director-of-trinitas-comprehensive-cancer-center/?sc=rsin /articles/rwjbarnbaas-health-and-rutgers-cancer-institute-name-dr-gerardo-capo-as-medical-director-of-trinitas-comprehensive-cancer-center/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:05:22 EST RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, along with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have named Gerardo Capo, MD, as the Medical Director of Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/a-minimally-invasive-solution-for-benign-thyroid-nodules-radiofrequency-ablation-rfa/?sc=rsin /articles/a-minimally-invasive-solution-for-benign-thyroid-nodules-radiofrequency-ablation-rfa/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:05:15 EST Recent advances in medical technology now allow experts to treat benign thyroid nodules using a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment known as thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Dr. Toni Beninato, MD, MS, FACS, an endocrine surgeon in the Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health shares more. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/spotlight-on-sarcoma-the-forgotten-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/spotlight-on-sarcoma-the-forgotten-cancer/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:05:44 EST Sarcomas are a rare and diverse group of cancers that arise in the bones and soft tissues, often referred to as 'the forgotten cancer.' Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health expert Dr. Adam Berger shares more information on the disease during sarcoma awareness month. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/a-6-3-million-endowed-directorship-at-rutgers-cancer-institute-recognizes-visionary-oncology-leader/?sc=rsin /articles/a-6-3-million-endowed-directorship-at-rutgers-cancer-institute-recognizes-visionary-oncology-leader/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:05:41 EST Bolstered by $6.3 million raised in donations, the Rutgers Board of Governors today approved the establishment of the William Hait Endowed Directorship at Rutgers Cancer Institute. Moving forward, the director of Rutgers Cancer Institute will be known as the William Hait Director. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/the-bristol-myers-squibb-children-s-hospital-and-rutgers-cancer-institute-dedicate-new-pediatric-bone-marrow-transplantation-and-cellular-therapy-program/?sc=rsin /articles/the-bristol-myers-squibb-children-s-hospital-and-rutgers-cancer-institute-dedicate-new-pediatric-bone-marrow-transplantation-and-cellular-therapy-program/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:05:55 EST The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and Rutgers Cancer Institute recently dedicated the new Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program recognizing the many donors who supported the program. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/immunotherapy-continues-to-shape-the-future-of-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/immunotherapy-continues-to-shape-the-future-of-cancer-treatment/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:05:59 EST Immunotherapy, a type of cancer treatment that uses a person's own immune system to attack cancer cells, is continuing to transform cancer treatment and care. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/the-lgbtq-community-is-disproportionately-burdened-by-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/the-lgbtq-community-is-disproportionately-burdened-by-cancer/?sc=rsin Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:05:16 EST Cancer health disparities are differences in cancer burden experienced by members of marginalized communities. As such, discrimination based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation contributes to cancer disparities today. While data about cancer among members of the LGBTQ+ community is somewhat limited, recent studies have found that members of this group may have an elevated rate of cancer diagnoses. Our experts share more. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas-health-set-to-unveil-extensive-new-cancer-research-findings-at-2024-asco-annual-meeting/?sc=rsin /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas-health-set-to-unveil-extensive-new-cancer-research-findings-at-2024-asco-annual-meeting/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 May 2024 18:05:10 EST Clinicians and scientists from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health will lead sessions and present their latest discoveries from their innovative cancer research program at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, to be held in Chicago (and online) from May 30-June 4. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/skin-saving-solutions-the-power-of-radiotherapy-for-treating-skin-cancers/?sc=rsin /articles/skin-saving-solutions-the-power-of-radiotherapy-for-treating-skin-cancers/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 May 2024 10:05:15 EST Skin Brachytherapy, also called radiation seed therapy, offers a non-invasive radiation therapy solution to complement or replace surgery for certain skin cancers. Rajesh V. Iyer, MD, is a radiation oncologist at RWJBarnabas Health and chairman of radiation oncology at Community Medical Center, shares more about this treatment option for patients. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/honoring-oncology-nurses-at-the-state-s-only-nci-designated-comprehensive-cancer-center/?sc=rsin /articles/honoring-oncology-nurses-at-the-state-s-only-nci-designated-comprehensive-cancer-center/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 EST Three nurses have been named recipients of Rutgers Cancer Institute's 'Oncology Nursing Excellence Awards' during Nurses Week this year. This year's award recipients were named during the annual Elizabeth Gibby Osborne Lecture. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/cancer-prevention-and-screening-is-crucial-to-women-s-health/?sc=rsin /articles/cancer-prevention-and-screening-is-crucial-to-women-s-health/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 May 2024 14:05:05 EST Ruth D. Stephenson, DO, FACOG, gynecologic oncologist in the Gynecologic Oncology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health shares tips for women to live their healthiest lives. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-of-new-jersey-researcher-elected-to-the-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences/?sc=rsin /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-of-new-jersey-researcher-elected-to-the-american-academy-of-arts-and-sciences/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:05:24 EST RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have announced that Eileen White, PhD, Deputy Director and Chief Scientific Officer at Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-of-new-jersey-and-robert-wood-johnson-university-hospital-s-transplant-and-cell-therapy-program-awarded-accreditation-by-the-foundation-for-the-accreditation-of-cellular-therapy/?sc=rsin /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-of-new-jersey-and-robert-wood-johnson-university-hospital-s-transplant-and-cell-therapy-program-awarded-accreditation-by-the-foundation-for-the-accreditation-of-cellular-therapy/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:05:37 EST The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) has once again awarded Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital's (RWJUH) Transplant and Cell Therapy Program accreditation under the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Rutgers Cancer Institute