Tag: Cancer
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/29: Reduce Burden of Cancer with Palliative Care
By Ramy Sedhom, MD It is not uncommon for patients who have received a cancer diagnosis, or for those undergoing cancer treatment, to experience fatigue, pain and discomfort, nausea, vomiting and stress or anxiety. Fortunately, patients can find relief from these symptoms through palliative care. For patients with cancer, palliative care is meant to prevent…
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Opinion: Cigarette tax would lessen suffering from cancer
More than 53,000 New Jerseyans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year and almost 16,000 will lose their lives from the disease. Smoking remains the No. 1 cause of preventable death. In addition, people who choose to smoke not only harm themselves, but also those around them. Secondhand smoke causes lung cancer in…
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Series of cancer workshops sponsored by North Brunswick Library, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
The North Brunswick Public Library and Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ announce “Take Back Your Health Tuesdays” virtual program sessions beginning Sept. 15. Join experts from RCINJ for informative and interactive online programs, where you’ll learn how to reduce your risk from certain cancers, how nutrition and lifestyle choices can protect you and your family…
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East Brunswick Library will hold cancer programs starting in August
The East Brunswick Public Library and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (RCINJ) will team up this for two informative programs on cancer. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, both programs will be held online. The first, “Nutrition for Colorectal Health and Cancer Prevention,” will be held at noon on Aug. 13. RCINJ community…
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Genmab locates U.S. headquarters in Princeton
Genmab US has officially moved into its new U.S. headquarter office and R&D laboratories at 777 Scudders Mill Road in Princeton. The new location. with 90,070 square feet across two floors, is an expansion of the company’s office and research activities in the United States. The 125-acre campus, once home to Bristol-Myers Squibb, has been…
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Opinion: We must protect cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic
I’m a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, writing on behalf of cancer survivors and their caregivers. I write out of concern for this sector of the population because of the effect COVID-19 has had on them. Eleven percent of New Jersey’s COVID fatalities have been individuals who were already battling cancer, then later contracted…
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Opinion: Congress can’t forget about needs of cancer patients
Every American faces uncertain and challenging times as we struggle with our new normal. For the New Jerseyans diagnosed with cancer this year, the stakes are even higher. Cancer patients, their families and their caregivers need to know that we’re still here for them – that the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)…
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Jammin for Jaclyn Benefit Concert will be livestreamed on June 13 via Facebook Live
The seventh annual Jammin for Jaclyn Benefit Concert will hold a special version of its event via Facebook Live at @JamminforJaclyn on June 13. Nine artists will live stream performances from 7-10:30 p.m. The current lineup is: John Walsh at 7 p.m., Fern at 7:20 p.m., Levy Okun at 7:40 p.m., Sof at 8 p.m.,…
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Area woman set to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days to benefit cancer research
Keri Mandell is a yogi, CrossFit coach, marathoner and Ironman – but she wasn’t always these things. “It wasn’t until much later in my life that I discovered my passion for physical fitness and health. Eight years ago, I discovered the joy of running and since then, have never looked back. Running has allowed me…