Celebrating Cancer Survivors
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to celebrate and recognize cancer survivors, inspire those recently diagnosed, and, most importantly, to celebrate life. During the month, cancer survivors and supporters in communities around the world unite to celebrate life and raise awareness of the challenges faced by cancer survivors. It is a time for…
Accredited Breast Care
When it comes to caring for and treating breast cancer patients, New Jersey CyberKnife is proud to be a part of the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center, whose Breast Center is the only NAPBC-Accredited Program in Ocean and Atlantic counties. The Breast Center at the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical…
The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Care
March is National Nutrition Month. A nutrition education and information campaign, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. We all know that good nutrition is important for good health. This statement is even truer for cancer…
Community Medical Center Offers Free Programs for Family Caregivers of Those Diagnosed with Cancer
Providing care for a family member diagnosed with cancer is selfless, constant work. Taking care of yourself becomes increasingly important so you can care for your loved one. Community Medical Center is offering a free education series to help cancer caregivers care for themselves. All programs are held 2 – 3:30 pm at Community Medical…
Study Finds SBRT Better than Surgery in Post-Treatment Lung Cancer Survival
In a recent new study published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, patients with non-small cell lung cancer who underwent stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) had a better post-treatment survival rate than those who received surgery. The gold standard for the treatment…
Preventing Cancer
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. If your New Year’s resolution to get healthy is already losing steam, now is a perfect time to give yourself a second chance. Renew your efforts to make healthier choices by learning what you can do to help reduce your cancer risk. Research has shown that more than half…
CyberKnife Treatment for Inoperable Lung Cancer: Doris' Story
Meet Doris, a cancer survivor, and listen to her talk about her experience of undergoing CyberKnife for treatment of her lung cancer. Doris said the treatments were only an hour, never hurt, and she went right back to work after each treatment.
National Radon Action Month
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. In fact, the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools, and other buildings for radon. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless…
Diane's Story: Treating Breast Cancer with CyberKnife Technology
The American Cancer Society reports that there will be almost a quarter of a million women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States this year and over 8,000 of those cases will be in New Jersey. Even though breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in U.S. women, survivorship rates continue to steadily…