Our compassionate team of breast health experts deliver state-of-the-art care for our patients with breast cancer. As a multidisciplinary center with an emphasis on translational research, the close collaboration between our clinicians and researchers enables us to move scientific discovery into clinical practice rapidly and efficiently.
What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer occurs when breast tissue cells grow and multiply abnormally, forming tumors. Although breast cancer is more common in women, men can also be diagnosed with the disease. As such, risk factors include gender and age, genetics and family history, as well as lifestyle choices such as alcohol use and pregnancy.
With years of experience, our experts specialize in the treatment of:
- Malignant breast tumors
- Triple negative, HER2-Positive breast cancer
- Metastatic breast cancer
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer often develops without causing pain or noticeable changes in its early stages, making routine screening tests essential for early detection. As women naturally experience breast changes throughout life, it can be difficult to distinguish between harmless variations and potential warning signs. While many changes are benign, it’s crucial to have a physician evaluate any new or unusual symptoms such as:
- A lump, thickening, or swelling in or near your breast or under your arm
- A change in the size or shape of your breast
- Changes in the skin on the breast or nipple, such as it becoming dimpled or puckered, turning red or purple, or feeling itchy or scaly
- Nipple discharge, especially if it is bloody
- Nipple inversion, meaning the nipple pulls back into your breast
- Nipple pain, tenderness, or aching
- Small, hard lymph nodes
- Pain localized to one area
Experiencing these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer. If your symptoms persist or don’t improve, it’s important to consult a healthcare provider.
Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Options
Meet Our Team
Appointments with our oncologists may be available at multiple RWJBarnabas Health facilities, including the new Breast Health Center in East Brunswick.
- Associate Program Director, Breast Medical Oncology
- Medical Oncologist
- Program Director, Breast Cancer Disparities Research
- Medical Oncologist
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Associate Chief Physician Officer, Rutgers Cancer Institute and Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center
- Director, Breast Oncology Program
- Director, LIFE Center
- Chief, Medical Oncology
- Breast Surgical Oncologist
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Surgical Oncologist
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Surgical Oncologist
- Surgical Oncologist, Rutgers Cancer Institute
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Chair, Radiation Oncology,
- Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Programs, Rutgers Cancer Institute;
- System Director of Radiation Oncology, RWJBarnabas Health
- Radiation Oncologist
- Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Advanced Practice Provider
- Advanced Practice Provider
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