Leading the Way in Cancer Research If you have been diagnosed with cancer, we invite you to call us at the Office of Clinical Trials. Our treatment protocols are sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, large United States cooperative cancer groups, the pharmaceutical industry and the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center […]

Expert Care With You Every Step of the Way Urologic cancers include cancers of the urological system, such as the prostate, bladder, kidneys, and testicles as well as benign and malignant diseases of the adrenal gland.  Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men other than skin cancer.  For some men with prostate

Expert Lung Cancer Treatment Close to Home Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women. If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, it’s important to make sure that your care team is highly experienced with lung cancer, as treatment methods and standards have evolved dramatically

Leading the Way in Diagnosing and Treating Gynecologic Cancer A diagnosis of a gynecologic cancer can be frightening and overwhelming for patients. Gynecologic cancer is any cancer beginning in a woman’s reproductive organs. St. Joseph’s Health is a leader in diagnosing and treating cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine and endometrial cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer

Proven Treatment, Expert Results Gastrointestinal cancer is a term that describes a range of cancers affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum. There are several different types of gastrointestinal cancers, each with specific risk factors, symptoms and treatment options. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both

Comprehensive, Compassionate Care for Breast Cancer One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But with increased awareness, early detection and innovative new treatments, survival rates have never been better. St. Joseph’s Health provides comprehensive and compassionate breast cancer care, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. At every step, our

Supporting You Through Your Cancer Journey We understand that a cancer diagnosis is a life changing event, affecting your life in many different ways.  At St. Joseph’s Health, we combine our clinical expertise with superior support services to help you through your cancer journey.  Our top priority is helping improve your quality of life throughout

Early Detection Can Save Lives When it comes to cancer diagnosis and treatment, early detection improves outcomes. Screening tests are used to find cancer in people who have no symptoms. Regular screenings are an essential part of cancer prevention and provide the best chance of finding cancer early when it’s easier to treat and cure. 

Expert, Personalized Care for the Best Outcomes Chemotherapy and other forms of medical oncology use powerful medications to slow cancer cell growth and prevent it from spreading. This is one of the most common treatments for cancer and may be used alone or in combination with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation therapy. At

Targeted Therapy for Individualized Cancer Treatment Radiation oncology is often an effective treatment option for many patients with cancer. This specialized treatment uses high doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells and slow their growth. Radiation therapy works by destroying the cancer cells’ ability to reproduce, leaving them unable to divide and grow.  Radiation therapy