A hematologist is a type of doctor who specializes in studying, diagnosing, treating and preventing blood disorders and disorders of the lymphatic system (e.g., lymph nodes and vessels), including several types of cancer. Why am I being referred to a hematologist? If your primary care physician is referring you to a hematologist, it may be because you are at risk for a condition involving your red … [Read more...] about What Is a Hematologist?
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Need-to-Know Signs of Colon Cancer in Men
More than 50,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States. It typically begins in the large intestine as small, noncancerous clumps of cells or polyps. Over time (if left undiagnosed and untreated), these polyps can become cancerous. Though the exact cause of colon cancer is unknown, those with a family history of the disease or who smoke or drink heavily have a high … [Read more...] about Need-to-Know Signs of Colon Cancer in Men
Teaching Personalized Cancer Care to PharmD Students in Central Jersey
Eileen R. Peng, PharmD is a skilled doctor of pharmacy dedicated to integrated, personalized care. Through her work with PharmD students at Rutgers University, she is bringing tomorrow's oncology pharmacists into the forefront of individualized cancer care. Dr. Peng is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy-Rutgers University, leading the ambulatory care pharmacy … [Read more...] about Teaching Personalized Cancer Care to PharmD Students in Central Jersey
How Do Oncologists in New Jersey Use Targeted Therapy for Prostate Cancer?
The male prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland that produces the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer, affecting one in nine American men each year. Thankfully, more than 90 percent of prostate cancer cases are discovered in the early stages, when tumors most likely to respond to treatment. How do I know if I have … [Read more...] about How Do Oncologists in New Jersey Use Targeted Therapy for Prostate Cancer?
Bringing Community Involvement in Cancer Care to a Whole New Level
At Astera Cancer Care, we're dedicated to community-based cancer care. This means that we pursue the highest standards of care specifically in the service of the communities in which we practice medicine, live, shop and send our kids to school. In other words, we are not merely in the community but of it, and committed to it. As a large and leading medical practice providing top-quality care for … [Read more...] about Bringing Community Involvement in Cancer Care to a Whole New Level
Treating Breast Cancer Early: Five Myths About Early Detection
Treating Breast Cancer Early: Five Myths About Early Detection For many women, breast cancer does not come with early warning signs or symptoms. That's why regular mammograms and other health screens are crucial. Finding breast cancer early through preventive health screening gives you a better chance of successful treatment. Common symptoms of breast cancer Possible symptoms of breast cancer … [Read more...] about Treating Breast Cancer Early: Five Myths About Early Detection
Mohs Surgery or Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer
Mohs Surgery or Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer If you've been diagnosed with basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer and are looking for the best treatment option, it's important to understand what's available. Mohs surgery and radiation are two common treatment options. What is Mohs Surgery? You've probably heard about Mohs surgery, but might not know exactly what it is. Mohs surgery, also … [Read more...] about Mohs Surgery or Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer
Infusion Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
If you or a loved one is living with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may have undergone different types of treatments, and found that infusion is most effective for you. Your MS infusion treatments may be administered as a disease-modifying therapy to help slow activity and progression. Or you may need them to help control relapses/flare-ups and decrease the severity and length of a relapse. Infusion … [Read more...] about Infusion Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
What Happens During Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy treats many types of cancer with either oral or intravenous medications. This treatment is considered systemic because it affects the entire body, not just the cancer cells. Chemotherapy medications attack rapidly growing cancer cells, but they may also attack healthy cells that are growing rapidly. For this reason many cancer patients who receive chemotherapy have side effects like … [Read more...] about What Happens During Chemotherapy?
Understanding Cancer Treatment
If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming and even scary. We understand how devastating it can be to process a cancer diagnosis while trying to understand your options. Therebs a lot of new information coming your way about your specific type of cancer, as well as your treatment options. To help you cope with the information overload and help you feel … [Read more...] about Understanding Cancer Treatment
