Published Highlights

Expert Addresses Oncology Practice Concerns Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak in the United States
Targeted Oncology – March 19, 2020
COVID-19 and Cancer
Healio: HemeOnc – March 16, 2020
Who is most at risk for coronavirus? Cancer patients, elderly and chronically ill face biggest threat.
NJ.com – March 6, 2020
Keytruda Plus Chemoradiation Shows Promise in Locally Advanced NSCLC
Cure – February 24, 2020
Administering immunotherapy alongside chemoradiation for advanced NSCLC appears to be safe and tolerable
News-Medical.net – February 21, 2020
New Brunswick's Cancer Institute Would Be Feat of Engineering, Ingenuity
TAPinto – February 17, 2020
Paladino envisions Rutgers’ Cancer Pavilion as ‘next level’ in treatment
ROI-NJ.com – February 5, 2020
NJ docs cite reasons for record drop in cancer death rate
New Jersey 101.5 FM – January 9, 2020
Decline in cancer mortality due in part to investment in research
NJBiz – January 8, 2020

When Cancer Strikes Twice
The New York Times, NYTimes.com – December 25, 2017
RWJBarnabas, Rutgers Cancer Institute Hire Well-known Cancer Specialist
NJBiz.com – December 20, 2017
Researchers Examine Link Between Tumor Mutational Burden and Response to Immune Checkpoint Therapy
News-Medical.net – December 15, 2017
Nanoparticles Detect and Track Cancer Months Before Traditional Imaging Techniques
NewAtlas.com – December 13, 2017
Rutgers Researcher Awarded $954,000 for Work on Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy
ProstateCancerNewsToday.com – December 12, 2017
How Parkinson’s Gene may lead to New Therapeutic Strategies for Breast Cancer
MyCentralJersey.com – December 1, 2017
Learning More about Pancreatic Cancer
Patch.com – November 1, 2017
Rutgers Scientist Receives $2.4 Million Grant to Reduce Indoor Tanning among Young Women
News-Medical.net – October 9, 2017
New Insight on Nuclear Organization of DNA and its Impact on Cancer Mutations
MyCentralJersey.com  – October 9, 2017
Cyclists to Ride for a Cause
Courier News, MyCentralJersey.com  – September 22, 2017
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Names New Chief Surgical Officer
NJBiz.com  – September 8, 2017
Rutgers Teams up with National Cancer Center on $4M Project
Atlantic City Press and PressofAtlanticCity.com – August 22, 2017
Nurse Navigation Program Improves Access and Satisfaction with Cancer Care
TheOncologyNurse.com – July 2017
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Appoints Chief Nursing Officer
HemOnc Today, Healio.com – July 22, 2017
Could Certain Hair Dyes and Relaxers Raiser Breast Cancer Risk?
Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly.com – June 20, 2017
The Promise of Immunotherapy
Inside Jersey Magazine – June 16, 2017
A New Link Between Hair Dye and Breast Cancer? Maybe, says Rutgers Study
The Star-Ledger, NJ.com – June 15, 2017
Could this New Compound Give you a Suntan—without the Sun?
Science Magazine, ScienceMag.org – June 14, 2017
Exploring New Treatment Options for Pediatric Patients with Hodgkin Lymphoma
MyCentralJersey.com, Home News Tribune – June 13, 2017
Dramatic Rise in Number of NJ Children Surviving Cancer
NJ1015.com – June 6, 2017
Three-Week Radiation Therapy Treatment given Post Mastectomy is Safe and Effective
MedicalNewsToday.com - May 4, 2017
‘First in Human’ Trial Defines Safe Dosage for ONC201 for Solid Tumours
Oncology News Australia – March 28, 2017
Direct Tumor Vaccination Shown to Induce Anti-Tumor Immunity and Increase Survival in a Murine Model of Pancreatic Cancer
MedicalNewsToday.com - March 27, 2017
Helping Cancer Caregivers Help Themselves
U.S. News & World Report – March 22, 2017
Rutgers Cancer Institute Develops Inhibitors that May Cut Off Cancer Pathway
LaboratoryEquipment.com – March 8, 2017
Improvements Needed to Better Integrate PCPs into Cancer Survivorship Care
Healio.com, HemOnc Today – February 24, 2017
With Spring Coming, Rutgers sees Influx in Synthetic Tanning
The Daily Targum – February 23, 2017
Drug Given to Reduce Side Effects of Pain Medication May Facilitate Gastrointestinal Recovery after Testicular Cancer Surgery
News-Medical.net – February 15, 2017
Rutgers Cancer Institute Gets $1.8M Grant
NJBiz.com – January 25, 2017
New Director of Rutgers Cancer Institute Outlines Goals for 2017
The Daily Targum – January 24, 2017

Study Suggests Mammograms for Older Women Should be Continued
New Jersey 101.5 FM (online) – December 1, 2016
Taking Aim at Cancer through Collaboration and Exploration
New Jersey Business Magazine – November 28, 2016
Libutti Named Director at Rutgers Cancer Institute
The Cancer Letter (online) – November 18, 2016
Rutgers Cancer Institute Researcher Receives Grant to Explore Cell Pathway in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
News-Medical.net – November 4, 2016
Communicate With Your Physician During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
South Brunswick Patch – October 25, 2016
Breakthrough Award Supports Research on Role of Chronic Stress in Breast Cancer Development
News-Medical.net – October 25, 2016
Examination of Drug Compound on Common Cancer Mutation
Drug Discovery & Development (online) – October 3, 2016
Diet May Play Role in Lowering Ovarian Cancer Risk in African-American Women
LifeScienceDaily.com – September 27, 2016
Scientists Discover Genomic Alterations in Pediatric Relapsed ALL
News-Medical.net – September 22, 2016
Rutgers Cancer Institute Partners with University Hospital to Expand Care in Newark Area
NJBiz.com – September 21, 2016
Two Healthcare Centers Join Forces to Expand Cancer Care in Newark
NJSpotlight.com - September 20, 2016
High-Calcium, Low-Lactose Diet may Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer in African-American Women
MedicalResearch.com – September 20, 2016
Cutting Off the Cancer Fuel Supply
ScienceDaily.com – August 10, 2016
Analysis of Metastatic Prostate Cancers Suggests Treatment Options
ScienceAndTechnologyResearchNews.com – August 8, 2016
Tanning Bed Usage Increases Among Teen Boys in New Jersey
TeenVogue.com – August 4, 2016
Biomarker Combos May Hold Key to Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 Therapy Response
OncLive.com – July 26, 2016
Tanning Rates Among NJ Teens Remains Stable
MyCentralJersey.com – July 25, 2016
Intervention May Help Kids who Beat Brain Tumors Recover their Social Skills
MedLinx.com – July 18, 2016
Fighting Prostate Cancer: Treatments Evolve From Robotic Surgery to Hormonal Therapy
NJ.com/Inside Jersey Magazine – June 16, 2016
Fighting Advanced Cancer with Immunotherapy
ScienceDaily.com – June 2, 2016
Why NJ Residents Can’t Ignore the Risk of Skin Cancer
NJ1015.com – June 1, 2016
New Rutgers Research Aims at Exploring Gender Differences in Lung Cancer
News-Medical.net – May 25, 2016
Melanoma Surge in New Jersey Likely Tied to Beach Exposure
PhillyVoice.com – May 24, 2016
$1.8M Supports Cancer Drug Discovery on Commonly Mutated Gene
New Brunswick Patch – April 5, 2016
Behavioral Scientist Shares Insights about FDA's Proposed Rule on Banning Tanning Bed Use among Minors
News-Medical.net - March 19, 2016
Intervention Program Reduces Caregiver Distress during Hospitalization of Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Patients
News-Medical.net - March 9, 2016
Exploring Genomic Pathways in the Development of Ovarian Cancer
GMNews.com - March 2, 2016
Differences in Type of Small Protein may further Elucidate Lung Cancer Risk in African Americans
ScienceDaily.com - March 2, 2016
Study Looks at Post-Treatment Resources for Prostate Cancer Patients Transitioning to Survivorship
News-Medical.net - February 11, 2016

Drawing the Line on Tanning Bed Use by Teens
ScienceDaily.com - December 21, 2015
What Rutgers Study Uncovered about E-Cigarette Use
NJBiz.com - December 9, 2015
Identification of Barrier that Prevents Progression of Benign Kidney Tumors to Malignant Disease
MedicalNewsToday.com - November, 24, 2015
What is the Color of the Lung Cancer Ribbon?
MyCentralJersey.com - November 18, 2015
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Collaborates with Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium on Clinical Trial for Metastatic Kidney Cancer
MedicalNewsToday.com - November 13, 2015
Healthy Diet may Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer in African-American Women
MedicalXpress.com - November 13, 2015
Healthy Diet May Lower Black Women's Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Philly.com – November 13, 2015
Stage IV: Not the Death Sentence it Once was
NorthJersey.com/The Record – October 28, 2015
FDA Approves Cancer Treatment that uses Virus to Attack Tumors
Stat/BostonGlobe.com – October 27, 2015
Doctors, Delis Unfazed by Cancer Warnings on Meat
NorthJersey.com/TheRecord – October 27, 2015
Kids and Sports: How to Tell if your Child has an Enlarged Spleen
NJ.Com/The Star-Ledger – October 22, 2015
Men and Breast Cancer: What you Need to Know
NJ1015.com – October 22, 2015
Rutgers Establishes Chair in Genomic Science Named for Developer Boraie
NJBIZ.com – October 21, 2015
Rutgers Unlocks Mysteries of Lobular Breast Cancer
NJ.Com/The Star-Ledger – October 13, 2015
Hispanics Still at Risk for Skin Cancer
LatinosHealth.com – September 14, 2015
Green Tea Cigarettes are Now a Thing
Time.com – August 12, 2015
Game Changer: Rutgers Researcher Heads Groundbreaking Prostate Cancer Study
NJ.com/The Star-Ledger – August 5, 2015
Fellowship Program at Rutgers Prepares Nurses for Oncology Patients
Nurse.com – July 20, 2015
Less Chemo for Obese Ovarian Cancer Patients Linked to Worse Survival Rates
U.S. News & World Report – July 6, 2015
Healthcare Students Often Uninformed about Smoking Dangers, Cessation
Reuters – July 2, 2015
Statins can Halve Patients' Risk of Dying from Cancer
Telegraph (UK) – June 3, 2015
Scientists Discover Way to use Herpes Virus to Treat Skin Cancer
Daily News – May 28, 2015
Cancer Institute of NJ Investigates Promising Immunotherapy for Toughest Lung Cancers
Drug Discovery & Development – May 14, 2015
Drug Resistant Mechanism Revealed for Cancer Therapy
Home News Tribune, Courier News, MyCentralJersey.com – April 21, 2015
What your Doctor doesn’t say about Smoking Cessation
NJ.com/Star-Ledger – March 18, 2015
Smokers are on Board with E-cigarette Regulations, Rutgers Finds
NJBiz.com – February 3, 2015
Survey of Smokers Calls for Better E-Cig Regulations
NJ1015.com – February 3, 2015
Vaccine with Sequential Androgen Ablation Therapy Shows Promise in Prostate Cancer
CancerTherapyAdvisor.com – February 2, 2015
Looking Ahead: Precision Immunology in Cancer
MyCentralJersey.com, Courier News, Home News Tribune – February 2, 2015
How you can Help Rutgers Unlock the Mysteries of Chemo Brain
NJ.com/Star-Ledger – January 2, 2015

This is your Brain on Christmas
Deseret News, DeseretNews.com – December 14, 2014
Long Radiation Treatments Called Unnecessary in Many Breast Cancer Cases
New York Times, NYTimes.com – December 11, 2014
Closer Look at Measuring Cancer Survival
ScienceDaily.com – December 5, 2014
Study Confirms Obesity-Breast Cancer Links for Blacks, Hispanics
U.S. News & World Report, HealthDay.com – October 31, 2014
@ISSUE: Race for the Cure(s)
Asbury Park Press, APP.com – October 5, 2014
Breast Cancer’s “Previvors,” Fighting the Disease Before it Arrives
NJ.com, The Star-Ledger – October 5, 2014
Rutgers Receives $10M for Cancer Research
NJ.com, The Star-Ledger – September 9, 2014
Common Treatment for Prostate Cancer Ineffective for Early-Stage Cases, Rutgers Study Finds
WHYY (NPR) Radio, Newsworks.org – July 16, 2014
Study Discounts Testosterone Therapy for Early Prostate Cancer
New York Times, NYTimes.com – July 14, 2014
Research Questions Prostate Cancer Care
Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly.com – July 14, 2014
Specialized Apps Extend the Reach of Community
Oncology Nurse Advisor – June 18, 2014
“That’s not our Disease.”
The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal – June 18, 2014
Breast Cancer Crusader Gathers LPGA Stars in her Emotional Quest
New York Post, NYPost.com – June 5, 2014
Popularity of E-cigarettes is Facing Challenges
Daily Record, Home News Tribune, Courier News, MyCentralJersey.com – May 25, 2014
More Research Needed on E-cigarettes
Home News Tribune, Courier News, MyCentralJersey.com – May 25, 2014
Exploring a Mobile App to Promote Physical Activity for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Suburban, GMNews.com – May 8, 2014
New Role Discovered for Enzyme could have Implications for Cancer and Neurologic Disease
GMNews.com – May 7, 2014
Flavored Cigars Appeal to Youth: Study
Reuters, Chicago Tribune – April, 18, 2014
Providing Insights into Attitudes and Behaviors of Frequent Indoor Tanners
MyCentralJersey.com, Gannett Newspapers – April 4, 2014
Exercise is Secret Weapon against Cancer
Edison/Metuchen Sentinel, Greater Media Newspapers – March 12, 2014
More Body Fat Raises Ovarian Cancer Risk, Study Suggests
NBCNews.com – March 11, 2014
What’s the Attraction of Tanning?
ConsumerAffairs.com – February 24, 2014
Zebrafish Model is Useful Tool in Identifying Self-renewing Properties of Prostate Cancer Stem Cells
Tri-Town News, Greater Media Newspapers – February 6, 2014

Personalizing Cancer Treatments for the Youngest of Patients
News-Medical.net – December 11, 2013
Take Advantage of Holiday Time to Discuss Health Issues with Family
MyCentralJersey.com, Gannett Newspapers – November 26, 2013
Managing Healthcare after Cancer?
MyCentralJersey.com – November, 19 2013
One Central Jersey Woman’s Story Dealing with Breast Cancer, a Baby and the BRCA Gene
Gannett New Jersey – October 6, 2013
The Fame Factor
Gannett New Jersey – October 6, 2013
Holistic Breast Cancer Treatments in Addition to Surgery, Chemotherapy
Gannett New Jersey – October 6, 2013
Waging War: Funding, Awareness Aids Breast Cancer Fight
Asbury Park Press, APP.com – October 4, 2013
Looking for Answers: Grant for Breast Cancer Research Awarded
Gannett New Jersey – September 29, 2013
Practice 'Sun Sense' to Protect Against Melanoma
South Jersey Times, NJ.com – May 9, 2013
Among Hispanics, Risky Sun Exposure Varies by Language Spoken: Study
HealthDay, U.S. News & World Report online – April 17, 2013
Cancer Institute, Rutgers, Princeton research team awarded $2.4M grant
Home News Tribune, MyCentralJersey.com – March 12, 2013
Blood Thinners May Boost Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
Newsday, HealthDay – February 21, 2013
New Jersey Researcher Given Grant to Study the Possibilities of a Breast Cancer Vaccine
The Star-Ledger, NJ.com - February 11, 2013
Dermatologists blast tanning industry campaign to play down skin cancer fears
NBCNews.com - January 22, 2013
Killing Cancer: Will a Targeted Approach Yield Results?
Commerce, CommerceMagNJ.com – January, 2, 2013

Preventative Mastectomy a 'No-Brainer' for Women with High
Breast Cancer Risk
South Jersey Times, NJ.com – November 15, 2012
N.J. Researchers Seek Breast Cancer Cure, End to Suffering
Asbury Park Press, APP.com – September 27, 2012
Cancer Survivors Prefer to Stay With Cancer Doctors: Study
U.S. News & World Report online – September 23, 2012
Genetic Testing Guides Cancer-Fighting Options
Daily Record, DailyRecord.com – September 23, 2012
Family Set to Pedal 100 Miles for The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
East Brunswick Sentinel, GMNews.com – August 29, 2012
N.J. Researchers Crack Part of Common Cancer Mutation Riddle, Study Says
The Star-Ledger, NJ.com – May 15, 2012
Drug Shortage Leaves Healthcare Providers Foraging for Vital Medicines
The Star-Ledger, NJ.com – April 29, 2012
Pancreatic Cancer Patients Defying Expectations with Vaccine by Cancer Institute of N.J.
The Star-Ledger, NJ.com – April 5, 2012

Could this be the End of Cancer?
Newsweek, TheDailyBeast.com – December 12, 2011
Cancer Testing Shows Promise
The Record, NorthJersey.com - November 12, 2011
Surprise Finding on Puberty in Girls; Study says Chemical in Food may Delay Growth
Seattle Times, Seattletimes.nwsource.com - November 6, 2011
N.J. Helps to Study Breast Cancer’s Racial Divide
The Record, NorthJersey.com - October 5, 2011
“I Cheated Breast Cancer”
Harper’s Bazaar, HarpersBazaar.com - October 2011
Study: Menthol Cigarettes are More Difficult to Quit
The Star-Ledger, NJ.com - August 15, 2011
Science is Winning the Fight Against Many Childhood Cancers
Inside Jersey Magazine, NJ.com - July 14, 2011
South Asian Custom Poses Cancer Threat
The Record, NorthJersey.com - June 9, 2011

Lower Income, Education Can Hamper Skin Cancer Care
HealthDay, HealthDay.com, U.S. News & World Report - October 19, 2010
N.J. Breast Cancer Rate 7th Highest in Nation
Asbury Park Press - September 27, 2010
Aggressive Treatment for Prostate Cancer is the Norm
WebMD - July 26, 2010 Low Risk Prostate Cancer Treated Aggressively
Reuters - July 26, 2010
Study Finds Aggressive Treatment of Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Wall Street Journal Health Blog - July 26, 2010
Low Risk Prostate Cancer Gets Aggressive Therapy
CNN.com - July 26, 2010
Specialty May Bias Doctors' Prostate Cancer Advice
Reuters - March 8, 2010

Husbands Can Play Key Role Providing Care and Comfort
The Record, Herald News - October 28, 2009
Research Follows DNA Clues
The Record, Herald News - October 28, 2009
Older Prostate Patients: The Case for Doing Nothing
Time.com - September 16, 2009
Study Suggests: Do Nothing for Prostate Cancer
The Record - September 15, 2009

Localized Prostate Cancer Rarely Helped by Hormone Therapy
Los Angeles Times - July 9, 2008

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