Recent Posts in Lung Cancer

Dec 9, 2024 - In Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Awareness

Produced in partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS), Dr. Adam Lackey , Surgical Oncologist Thoracic Surgeon, highlights the importance of lung cancer awareness and early detection to ensure that community residents are aware of the latest ...

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Oct 16, 2024 - In Lung Cancer Monmouth Medical Center Partners with Intuitive Surgical to Present the Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience (TOME) Truck

Pictured at the TOME Truck event are the members of Monmouth Medical Center’s Thoracic Oncology Team and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, from left, Thoracic Surgeons Dr. Joseph Whitlark and Dr. Benjamin Medina, Dr. Richard Lazzaro, Chief of Thoracic ...

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Jul 8, 2024 - In Lung Cancer Monmouth Medical Center Introduces Three Innovative Technologies in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

New robotic platform technologies are helping transform early lung cancer diagnoses Shown third from right, Dr. Richard Lazzaro, Chief of Thoracic Surgery for the RWJBarnabas Health Southern Region, gathers with, third from left, President and CEO Eric ...

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May 23, 2024 - In Lung Cancer New Strides in Lung Cancer Treatment

Early detection, advanced technology and a team approach offer improved outcomes. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. The good news: State-of the-art early detection, new treatments and sophisticated new technologies— ...

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Mar 27, 2024 - In Lung Cancer Answers from an Expert: Esophageal Cancer

Every time we eat or drink, our esophagus, an 8-inch muscular tube, plays a critical role in transporting food from our throats down to our stomachs for digestion. Esophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells begin to grow within the lining of the esophagus. ...

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Feb 1, 2024 - In Lung Cancer What Cancers Can You Be Screened for and When?

Cancer screenings are medical tests done when you are healthy, with no signs of illness. They help find cancer early, when the chances for successfully treating the disease are highest. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey together with RWJBarnabas ...

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Jan 22, 2024 - In Lung Cancer Latest Most Advanced Treatments for Lung Cancer Now Available at Monmouth Medical Center

New technologies will help transform cancer care in the region Thoracic surgeon Richard Lazzaro, M.D., is shown in a robotic surgery suite at Monmouth Medical Center. Long Branch, NJ, January 22, 2024 – Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both ...

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Dec 22, 2023 - In Lung Cancer Dr. Lazzaro on Lung Cancer Screening in High-Risk Individuals

Richard Lazzaro, MD, FACS , thoracic surgeon, RWJ Barnabas Health, discusses the advantages of standard low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans in lung cancer screening in high-risk individuals, as well as future opportunities to integrate biomarker-based ...

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Nov 16, 2023 - In Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Awareness

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Fortunately, there have been advances in treatment and expansion of eligibility for lung cancer screenings . Meet Dr. ...

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