Latest news from Rutgers Cancer Institute on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/research-alert-managing-blood-cancers-during-pregnancy-expert-guidance/?sc=rsin /articles/research-alert-managing-blood-cancers-during-pregnancy-expert-guidance/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:40:12 EST Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/robert-wood-johnson-university-hospital-somerset-expands-breast-cancer-services/?sc=rsin /articles/robert-wood-johnson-university-hospital-somerset-expands-breast-cancer-services/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:20:00 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/what-women-need-to-know-about-colorectal-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/what-women-need-to-know-about-colorectal-cancer/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:25:34 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/top-5-facts-to-know-about-kidney-cancer-with-dr-saum-ghodoussipour2/?sc=rsin /articles/top-5-facts-to-know-about-kidney-cancer-with-dr-saum-ghodoussipour2/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:25:52 EST 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! Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas-health-receive-25-000-grant-from-kay-yow-cancer-fund-to-continue-their-support-of-cancer-care/?sc=rsin /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas-health-receive-25-000-grant-from-kay-yow-cancer-fund-to-continue-their-support-of-cancer-care/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:20:51 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/what-cancers-can-you-be-screened-for-when-and-how/?sc=rsin /articles/what-cancers-can-you-be-screened-for-when-and-how/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:30:26 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/study-results-exploring-gastric-cancer-risk-through-oral-microbiomes/?sc=rsin /articles/study-results-exploring-gastric-cancer-risk-through-oral-microbiomes/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:10:46 EST Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/for-osteoarthritis-patients-radiation-can-bring-winter-weather-relief/?sc=rsin /articles/for-osteoarthritis-patients-radiation-can-bring-winter-weather-relief/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:45:40 EST 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). Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas-health-to-unveil-pioneering-blood-cancer-research-at-the-66th-american-society-of-hematology-annual-meeting-and-exposition/?sc=rsin /articles/rutgers-cancer-institute-and-rwjbarnabas-health-to-unveil-pioneering-blood-cancer-research-at-the-66th-american-society-of-hematology-annual-meeting-and-exposition/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:30:51 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/becker-s-hospital-review-names-rwjbarnabas-health-and-rutgers-cancer-institute-to-2024-s-100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-oncology-programs-list/?sc=rsin /articles/becker-s-hospital-review-names-rwjbarnabas-health-and-rutgers-cancer-institute-to-2024-s-100-hospitals-and-health-systems-with-great-oncology-programs-list/?sc=rsin Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:55:23 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/welcome-to-the-new-editors-of-the-british-journal-of-haematology-ejhaem/?sc=rsin /articles/welcome-to-the-new-editors-of-the-british-journal-of-haematology-ejhaem/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:40:03 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/steven-k-libutti-md-facs-named-inaugural-william-n-hait-director-at-rutgers-cancer-institute/?sc=rsin /articles/steven-k-libutti-md-facs-named-inaugural-william-n-hait-director-at-rutgers-cancer-institute/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:20:51 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/results-study-on-advanced-stage-hodgkin-lymphoma-published-in-the-new-england-journal-of-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/results-study-on-advanced-stage-hodgkin-lymphoma-published-in-the-new-england-journal-of-medicine/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 EST Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/partners-celebrate-milestone-in-development-of-the-vogel-medical-campus-at-tinton-falls/?sc=rsin /articles/partners-celebrate-milestone-in-development-of-the-vogel-medical-campus-at-tinton-falls/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:55:28 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/nipple-sparing-mastectomy-a-modern-approach-to-breast-cancer-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/nipple-sparing-mastectomy-a-modern-approach-to-breast-cancer-surgery/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:05:39 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/am-i-too-young-for-a-mammogram/?sc=rsin /articles/am-i-too-young-for-a-mammogram/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:05:20 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/hypofractionation-and-breast-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/hypofractionation-and-breast-cancer/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:05:27 EST Learn more about hypofractionation with Rutgers Cancer Institute Chair of Radiation Oncology & RWJBarnabas Health System Director of Radiation Oncology, Dr. Bruce Haffty. Rutgers Cancer Institute /articles/blood-cancers-understanding-types-symptoms-and-advances-in-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/blood-cancers-understanding-types-symptoms-and-advances-in-treatment/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:05:57 EST 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. Rutgers Cancer Institute /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