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The Center for Cancer Survivorship

survivorsToday there are more than 12 million cancer survivors in the United States. In New Jersey there are an estimated 335,000 cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship is the experience of living with, through and beyond the diagnosis of cancer. The Cancer Institute of New Jersey’s Center for Cancer Survivorship provides a focal point through which all survivor care and research is coordinated.

The Center for Cancer Survivorship’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art care tailored to the unique needs of survivors, develop new knowledge around survivorship issues, and partner with communities to continue an ongoing learning dialogue with patients, family members and health care professionals to enhance the quality of life of cancer survivors.

Save the Date:
CINJ Celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day
Sunday, June 10, 2012

Survivors Day 2011 Recap
CINJ celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day on June 12, 2011 with a program entitled, "Live, Laugh, Learn." The day included a morning of uplifting and educational sessions followed by lunch and inspirational keynote speaker, New York Times bestselling author, Bruce Feiler.

Click here to view the video of our National Cancer Survivors Day celebration.

Survivors Day 2011 Video

Study Examines Needs of Cancer Survivors When They No Longer Require Specialized Care
A research study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, CINJ and the U.S. Department of Defense will look at how breast and prostate cancer survivors view their medical needs as they no longer need to be under the care of an oncologist and go back to their regular family doctor, internist or gynecologist for follow-up care.

 

Clinical programs of the Center for Cancer Survivorship: 

The Valerie Fund/CINJ LITE Program
The The Valerie Fund/CINJ LITE Program provides long-term evaluation, support, and health education for the growing population of childhood cancer survivors. The successes in the treatment of childhood cancer have led to increasing survival rates.

The Bridge Program
The Bridge Program provides long-term evaluation, support, and health education for adult cancer survivors.