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Rutgers CINJ doing clinical trial for metastatic kidney cancer
In conjunction with the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (BTCRC), Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has opened a clinical trial for patients with kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). The study, known as BTCRC-GU14- 003, is examining a combination of pembrolizumab, a type of drug known as a…
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Rutgers CINJ is one of two national sites to offer a new vaccine trial for bladder cancer
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is one of two sites in the nation offering a clinical trial targeting a specific type of bladder cancer with a vaccine treatment. The standard care for high grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is a treatment known as bacillus Calmette- Guerin or BCG. BCG is a liquid delivered into…
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Know the pros and cons of weight loss medications
By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri ‘By next summer, I’m going to lose some weight.” If you find yourself uttering these words, know this: many so-called “miracle” weight loss supplements and foods (including teas and coffees) don’t live up to their claims. Worse, they can cause serious harm, say FDA regulators.The agency has found hundreds of products…
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Prevent colds and flu before they start
Though the holiday season is a joyous time of year, it’s also one when many people succumb to cold and flu. Spending so much time indoors in close proximity to others can increase a person’s susceptibility to flu and cold, so it’s no surprise that the holiday season, when many people spend lots of time…
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Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 6 at St. Stan’s
The St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The event will feature a tricky tray, large and small raffles, wheels of chance, class baskets, children’s games, a 50/50 and photos with Santa. Homemade food will be available for purchase.
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Gospel concert planned at church
The Skyline Boys, a gospel musical group, will perform in concert 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Old Bridge Baptist Church, 21 Kossman St., East Brunswick. The event is part of the church’s 175th anniversary celebration. A free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, call 732-257-7959 or log on to oldbridgebaptistchurch.org.
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Holiday breakfast, shopping set for Dec. 6
A Breakfast With St. Nicholas and Christmas Boutique is planned for 8 a.m.- noon Dec. 6 at St. Ambrose School, 81 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. The event will feature the breakfast, shopping at the boutique, photos with St. Nicholas and crafts for children. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $6 for youngsters under age 12; children…
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‘Miracle on 34th St.’ to be staged Dec. 4-13
The Main Street Theatre Company will present its production of “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical” Dec. 4-13, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4-13, at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Advance tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, $12…
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Massage parlors closed after raids in Edison, North Brunswick
Six massage parlors in the area have been closed by police after 19 individuals were charged with participating in prostitution and/or money laundering at the establishments. Julie’s Spa, 525 Milltown Road, North Brunswick, and Pro Acupressure Inc., 1910 Oak Tree Road, Edison, were among the massage parlors that were shuttered during a series of raids…
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