The new year opened on a real “low note” in the fight against cancer, and the more than 125 oncology specialists of Regional Cancer Care Associates, LLC, or RCCA, couldn’t be happier. Iuliana Shapira, MD, the Chief Medical Officer of RCCA, explains: “On Jan. 8, the American Cancer Society reported the largest single-year drop in … Continued
Physicians’ Education Resource® (PER®), a leading resource for continuing medical education, will host the 2nd Annual Precision Medicine Symposium: An Illustrated Tumor Board. The dynamic symposium will take place April 17-18 at InterContinental New York Barclay in New York City and will be chaired by Andre H. Goy, M.D., chairman, executive director, and lymphoma division … Continued
An increasing number of medicines for psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and other chronic conditions are being delivered by intravenous infusion. These next-generation therapies provide patients with effective new treatment options, but also require them to make an important decision: where should I go for my infusion? In many cases, the … Continued
RCCA’s Annual Clinical Retreat is held, in concert with corporate partners, to allow oncologists, advanced practice nurses, oncology nurses and clinical research staff to openly discuss new advancements in clinical data and the future of Oncology diagnosis, prognosis & treatment. The 2019 RCCA Clinical Retreat was held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Regional Cancer Care Associates, LLC, or RCCA, is recognized nationally as a leader in providing evidence-driven, value-based oncology services. From helping to pioneer the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Oncology Care Model (OCM) to employing sophisticated analytics to ensure that the right patient receives the right treatment at the right time, RCCA has … Continued
Before and after certain cancer treatments, your oncologist and cancer care team at Regional Cancer Care Associates may ask you to follow a specific diet, such as a low-residue (fiber-restricted) diet, or to eat from a specific list of foods. Adhering to these diets helps ease your healing process, as it may be more difficult … Continued
The RCCA Howell, NJ division has had another great year collecting for the Howell Police Department Adopt a Family program. Under the supervision of Dr. Kenneth Nahum, the staff did an amazing job of collecting for two local families!
When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is the key to a higher chance of a positive outcome. According to data from the National Cancer Institute, women with localized breast cancer have a five-year survival rate of 99% – something the doctors at Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) credit to proactive steps women can … Continued
Dr. Andre Goy, Chief Science Officer and Director of Research and Innovation for Regional Cancer Care Associates, won the 2019 Educator of the Year award during the 37th Annual Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium Innovative Cancer Therapy for Tomorrow® meeting. The ceremony took place Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. … Continued
Breast cancer is prevalent in the United States, so many women will undergo a single or double mastectomy in their lifetime. If you are one of them, you already know that having a mastectomy will give you the best chance of a positive outcome. However, preparing for your procedure and getting used to your body … Continued