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Rutgers CINJ to hold forum on immunotherapy May 20
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is hosting a public forum titled “Immunotherapy for Cancer.” Experts from the Cancer Institute will discuss how scientists are looking to take advantage of the immune system to fight cancer.The discussion also will include understanding side effects of immunotherapy.The event runs from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at…
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RWJUH Somerset offering free lung cancer screenings beginning May 1
Lung cancer accounts for approximately 27 percent of all cancer deaths and is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. Identifying lung cancer at any early stage will offer more treatment options and increases the chances of survival, as the survival rate after…
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Skin cancer is a concern no matter the season
Skin cancer can affect anyone, and overexposure to the sun, a key risk factor for skin cancer, can occur at any time of year.Whether it is a hot, sultry day spent by the pool or a chilly day skiing the slopes, any exposure to the sun can result in skin damage that can increase a…
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YMCA to honor longtime volunteer
EDISON — A township resident who has given nearly two decades of her life to volunteering with the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will be honored with the Charles S. Edgar Award at the organization’s May 6 annual dinner. Maria Tomaro sits on the YMCA of MEWSA’s board of directors. She…
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History lecture to focus on slavery in Middlesex County
By PETER ELACQUA Staff Writer Middlesex County residents will have an opportunity to travel back in time and take a look at one of the darker eras in the history of New Jersey. Graham Hodges of Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, will speak on the subject of slavery in Middlesex County at 2 p.m.…
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Pearl Street construction represents a setback
From the facts and figures contained in “Plans for Pearl Street Parkers Include Free Valet, Shuttle Service” (Sentinel, April 29), it would appear that the construction of the Pearl Street Piazza will represent a setback for those people who like to frequent Metuchen. Of the 750 spaces planned for the parking deck, at least 273…
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GERARD TRABALKA Roosevelt Park in Edison provides a picturesque setting for an afternoon stroll.
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Curtain to rise on acting class in Metuchen
Dragonfly Arts is offering a free acting class for teens and adults, “Improv, Monologues and Scenes – Acting for Teens and Adults,” 7:30-8:30 p.m. May 8 at the Forum Theatre, 314 Main St., Metuchen. This is an introduction to Dragonfly’s acting program, which includes improv activities that build performance skills, practice in performing scenes and…
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Menlo Park Mall plans event for mothers
Menlo Park Mall, Route 1 South and Parsonage Road, Edison, will present “Indulge, Fashion + Fun for Moms” 6-8 p.m. May 7. The event is designed as a night out to celebrate motherhood with a fun, fashionable shopping experience. Attendees can shop for spring styles; enjoy refreshments and paint a chic canvass to take home;…
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