Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, Named Inaugural William N. Hait Director

at Rutgers Cancer Institute - Directorship named in honor of the founding director of Rutgers Cancer Institute

RESULTS: Study on Advanced-Stage Hodgkin Lymphoma

Published in the New England Journal of Medicine

Am I too Young for a Mammogram?

Breast cancer may not be the first concern for many young women, however, early detection is one of the best ways to tackle breast cancer.

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Modern Approach to Breast Cancer Surgery

Advances in breast cancer research and personalized treatment have led to more surgical options, including Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM).

Flu Vaccines Are Important for People with HIV

People with HIV are at higher risk for serious flu illness.

Blood Cancers: Understanding Types, Symptoms, & Advances in Treatment

Approximately every 3 minutes, one person in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer.

Ovarian Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know

According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women.

Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology Appointed at Rutgers Cancer Institute

Jonathan H. Sherman, MD, FAANS, FCNS, FACS, joins Rutgers Cancer Institute, Rutgers RWJ Medical School, & Robert Wood Johnson Uni. Hospital

Prostate Health: Risks, Symptoms and the Power of Screening

The most common cancer (after skin cancer) and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men.

Rutgers Researchers Explore Potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Researchers find that generative AI can model basic biological structures and analyze the way a drug and its target protein interact.

Rutgers Cancer Institute Treats 200th CAR T-Cell Therapy Patient

Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health Treats 200th CAR T-Cell Therapy Patient, Pioneering Cancer Treatment in New Jersey

Rutgers Researchers Discover New Way to Control the Sense of Touch

Using phosphatidic acid as a regulator of the sense of touch may lead to new treatments for better pain relief, according to a Rutgers Healt

Rutgers Health to Study Cardiovascular Risks in Cancer Survivors

Researchers aim to transform cancer survivorship care in the U.S. by enhancing the adoption of shared delivery models

Your Favorite Influencer Is Not Your Key To Health

Rutgers professor warns that online personalities may tout unproven health claims of products and services as well as contradict standards o

Thriving in the Transition: Tips on Preparing for College Life

A Rutgers psychologist discusses how students – and their parents – can navigate the transition to college

RWJBarnabas Health Facilities Earn National Accreditation

Cancer programs at Rutgers Cancer Institute granted Three-Year Accreditation fro American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

Rutgers Study: Canadian Wildfires Are Affecting U.S. Air Quality

Rutgers researchers examined particulate matter from a June 2023 fire that triggered advisories for more than 100 million Americans in the N

7 Tips from a Pediatric Cancer Doctor to Help Your Child Have a Health

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

Your Best Friend From High School? Here’s Why Their Genes Mattered

Peer social genetic effects influence risk for addiction and psychiatric disorders later in life: Rutgers study

Rutgers Names Nationally Recognized Leader as New Chair of Pediatrics

Vikas Dharnidharka will serve as physician-in-chief of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital

Rutgers Recruiting Young Adults For Compensated Cigarillo Study

Rutgers is specifically looking for African-American and Hispanic/Latino young people, as they are often targeted in cigarillo marketing:

Portable Generators Can Cause Deadly CO to Build Up Quickly in Homes

State's poison control center warns residents about carbon monoxide poisoning ahead of possible power outages from stormy weather.

Rutgers Study: Increasing Trends Found in Suicidality and Bullying

Rutgers study finds Black lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents faced the highest rising rates of suicidal ideation, attempts & bullying

Dr. Gerardo Capo Named Medical Director - Trinitas Comp. Cancer Center

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute name Dr. Capo as the first Hispanic medical director for Trinitas Regional Medical Center

A Minimally Invasive RFA Solution for Benign Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid radiofrequency ablation is an office-based procedure designed to treat benign thyroid nodules by using energy to dissolve them.

Spotlight on Sarcoma, “the Forgotten Cancer”

Sarcoma is a rare and diverse group of cancers that arise in the bones and soft tissues.

National HIV Testing Day

The path to life-saving treatment starts with testing.

$6.3 Million Endowed Directorship at Rutgers Cancer Institute

Named in honor of William N. Hait, the founding director of Rutgers Cancer Institute

New Jersey Heat Wave

Dangerously high temperatures can affect your health.

New Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program

Dedicated by The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital and Rutgers Cancer Institute

Summer Blood Drive for Cancer Patients - Monday June 17th

The available supply of blood and platelets is extremely low during the summer months for cancer patients.

Immunotherapy Continues to Shape the future of Cancer Treatment

Immunotherapy uses the immune system to fight cancer, revolutionizing treatment. Rutgers Cancer Institute leads research and trials.

Rutgers Seeks Volunteers For First-Ever South Asian Alzheimer’s Study

Rutgers said they are specifically looking for people from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The LGBTQ+ Community is Disproportionately Burdened by Cancer

Discrimination based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation contributes to cancer disparities today

Be Aware of Hidden Summer Dangers Before Celebrating This Weekend

​New Jersey Poison Control Center provides safety tips to prevent accidental exposures and injuries during Memorial Day weekend.

Skin-Saving Solutions: The Power of Radiotherapy for Skin Cancer

Radiation therapy, is an effective treatment with minimal side effects that may be used.

Social Networks Provide Support for Older Adults Living With HIV

Having social support and strong social networks is vital to the health and well-being of older adults living with HIV, says a Rutgers study

Honoring Oncology Nurses at State’s Only NCI-designated Cancer Center

May is Oncology Nursing Month

Mental Health First-Aid Training May Enhance Health of Incarcerated

Rutgers Health researchers examine connections between mental health wellness education among correctional officers and support for at-risk

From Opioid Overdose to Treatment Initiation

Rutgers Health researchers publish largest study on outcomes associated with hospital-based peer support programs after opioid overdose