Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection is the Key



About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Women should begin annual mammograms at age 40 and continue yearly. Thanks to advances in breast cancer research, treatment, and diagnosis, there are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. Visit our breast cancer resource page to learn more about risk factors, preventative care, and clinical trials.



Rutgers University Police Department is Going Pink this month to Support Cancer Research!

This October the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD) will join forces with Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health to bring awareness to the importance of breast cancer and annual mammograms to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds from this campaign will support breast cancer research that provides world-class cancer care to those in New Jersey and beyond. Learn how you can join the efforts.

RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute, and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Awarded for Innovation in Cancer Care by Association of Cancer Care Centers

Recognized for their programs that automate detection of pre-cancerous pancreas lesions (pancreas cysts) and heighten pancreatic cancer detection. Russell Langan, MD, FACS, FSSO, associate chief surgical officer, system integration and quality & director of surgical oncology, northern region, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, developed this award-winning program in partnership with Denver-based health-technology firm Eon.



7 Tips from a Pediatric Cancer Doctor to Help Your Child Have a Healthy School Year

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 Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas shares tips for a healthy start to a new school year.