Numerous experts from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health presented key data on several types of cancer including lymphoma, colorectal, breast and pediatric at the recent 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the largest international gathering of oncologists. Read more for highlights and a full list of presentations. Read More.

Receiving a lymphoma diagnosis during pregnancy is uncommon but occurs for roughly one in 4000 women. A new study led by Andrew Evens, DO, MBA, MSc, associate director for clinical services at Rutgers Cancer Institute, system director of medical oncology and oncology lead at RWJBarnabas Health, and professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, revealed that patients with relapsed/refractory lymphoma during pregnancy experienced a progression-free survival rate of 24 percent and an overall survival rate of 83 percent. Prior to this study, no data existed to guide clinicians on treatment for relapsed/refractory lymphoma during pregnancy. Read more about the results in Blood Advances. Read More

Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary (LGBTQ+) along with their families, loved ones and support systems may have unique health care needs. Joan Hogan, DSW, LCSW, OSW-C, manager of Social Work Services and Rosemarie Slirzewski, MSW, LCSW, social worker at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey who both specialize in LGBTQ+ equity, share more about cancer care challenges faced by this population and explain how health care professionals and the community can be better allies. Learn More

June is Men’s Health Month, a national recognition that raises awareness about health care for men. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer (after skin cancer) and second leading cancer cause of death in American men. David M. Golombos, MD, urologic oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health and associate professor of surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, answers questions about prostate cancer so men have the information and resources they need to take control of their prostate health all year round.  Read More

Summer is around the corner! Increased time in the sun can mean an increased risk for skin cancer if proper precautions are not taken. As New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rutgers Cancer Institute, together with RWJBarnabas Health, helps individuals learn about skin cancer awareness and prevention. Learn more about topics like protecting yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, checking your skin, how to properly apply sunscreen and more. Learn More