Director of Oncology Services Northern Region Named to New Jersey’s Only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

George Raptis, MD, MBA will serve as a key member of the oncology leadership team with a focus on enhancing the quality and future growth of cancer care and clinical research programs across the northern region of RWJBarnabas Health.

HAI Treatment for Liver Cancer Now Offered for the First Time in the State

Patients with liver tumors will now be offered a specialized chemotherapy delivery system called hepatic artery infusion (HAI) therapy. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is the first in the state of New Jersey to offer this cutting-edge therapy.

$1.1M Grant Awarded to Support Research in Breast Cancer Survivorship among Black Women

The American Cancer Society has awarded $1.1 million to Bo (Bonnie) Qin, PhD, a researcher and cancer epidemiologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute, to support her studies on the effects of Black women's breast cancer survivorship and social determinants of health and lifestyle choices. 

The Next Era of Excellence: Leadership Enhancements Unveiled by Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Leadership has elevated its structure by promoting Andrew M. Evens, DO, MBA, MSc and Linda Tanzer to deputy director positions. Eileen White, PhD, will continue in the role of deputy director, and together these transitions will support innovative cancer care, research, and administrative operation in preparation for the opening of the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center.

What Cancers can you be Screened for and When?

Learn more about the guidelines for cancer screening and best assessment practices, depending on age and risk. Finding cancer early is ideal and more curable, when chances for successfully treating the disease are the highest.