Cancer Connection Monthly

January 2025

Transforming Cancer Care and Research in 2025! Opening in the Spring, the 520,000 square foot state-of-the-art Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center is New Jersey's first and only freestanding cancer hospital. It will contain 12 floors of inpatient and outpatient cancer services, research laboratories, and ancillary services all under one roof. Learn More.

Start the New Year Off Right! Schedule a Cancer Screening



January is the perfect time for a new beginning. Start the new year off by reevaluating your lifestyle and making healthy resolutions. Cancer screenings are a crucial first step to proactively protecting your health. Preventative tests can lead to early detection of cancers, some of which if discovered early can lead to successful outcomes. Lifestyle changes such as exercise, improving your diet, and quitting smoking may also help prevent cancer.

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Rutgers Cancer Institute Pioneers Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Procedures


Thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that treats benign lumps on the thyroid known as nodules. Rutgers Cancer Institute is a leader in this non-surgical treatment procedure. RFA also enables patients to resume normal daily activity with minimal recovery time.






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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month


Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. The American Cancer Society estimated about 13,820 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2024 with more than 4,360 deaths. The majority of women diagnosed with cervical cancer are between the ages of 35 and 44, with the average age being 50. Learn more about the causes of cervical cancer, and how screening and vaccinations can help prevent the disease.


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Coping with Cancer-Related Fatigue: Practical Strategies for Daily Life


Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common and challenging side effects faced by individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Unlike everyday tiredness, this fatigue is profound, persistent, and not necessarily relieved by rest. While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, adopting a combination of practical strategies can help manage fatigue and enhance daily functioning.







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