Each day, oncology nurse practitioners Rachel Carroll and Amita Patel advocate on behalf of their patients, helping ensure people suffering from cancer get the care and support they need. Recently, the two nurses, who work at Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA), Central Jersey Division, took their advocacy to a higher level — the federal government. … Continued
On Nov. 4, Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) will move from its current location within Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly to new space within the Virtua Samson Cancer Center in Moorestown. “When Virtua announced plans to develop their dedicated cancer center in Moorestown, a 48,000-square-foot facility that opened in 2018, they invited us to … Continued
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, receiving care that is tailored to your individual needs is crucial to achieving the best possible outcome. That’s exactly what we offer at Regional Cancer Care Associates. Here’s a look at how we personalize cancer treatment to each patient. Preparing for Your First Appointment It … Continued
After a cancer diagnosis, the true fight begins when you pick a cancer treatment facility for yourself or a loved one. There are many considerations, and as overwhelming as it may seem, choosing the right one is simpler than you think. Here’s a look at the qualities the ideal cancer treatment facility should have and … Continued
A new study shows that the benefits of receiving cancer care close to home extend beyond the obvious quality-of-life advantages to a reduced incidence of being hospitalized and lower costs paid by patients. The study, published in the August 1, 2019 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, examined how travel time affected healthcare costs … Continued
When the National Cancer Institute (NCI) accorded the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC), part of Hackensack Meridian HealthHackensack University Medical Center, a rare and important designation this May, the move represented two historic firsts. The NCI approved the Hackensack-based center as a research consortium member of the NCI-approved Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Consortium in Washington, … Continued
The way cancer is treated is changing. Physicians will soon approach a patient’s cancer the same way they approach a patient’s high blood pressure — as a serious condition that, while incurable, can be managed with medications that have few side effects, according to Iuliana Shapira, MD, chief medical officer for Regional Cancer Care Associates LLC, … Continued
Just over 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, while another 44,000 will be diagnosed with cancer of the rectum.1 Additionally, an estimated 51,020 Americans will die of colorectal cancer (CRC) in 2019, making CRC the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths.1 Combine those grim statistics with a disturbing uptick in colorectal cancer … Continued
After three decades as an oncology nurse, Janet Soboleski, BSN, RN, OCN, knows that while different cancers have different symptoms and prognoses, virtually all cancer patients experience a sense of isolation. “’Cancer’ is a very scary word. And when people receive that diagnosis, they can often feel alone,” says Ms. Soboleski, who serves as a … Continued
Ann Walsh, Nurse at Regional Cancer Care Associates is being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Award recipient is Ann Walsh. The nomination read as follows “Ann … Continued