The Prostate Oncology Program at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center is uniquely positioned to make historic advancements in the prevention, research and treatment of prostate cancer. Multidisciplinary providers from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health are united in one goal - eradicating prostate cancer.
To reach that goal, we have created a prostate cancer research and treatment program of extraordinary quality, including cutting-edge clinical trials. It is a place where research discoveries are applied to prevention and treatment, and where compassionate care is given to patients, their families and friends.

Rutgers Cancer Institute and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, earned several High Performing ratings in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals survey, including for prostate cancer surgery. In fact, University Hospital was 1 of 4 New Jersey hospitals afforded this designation.
Rutgers Cancer Institute was also designated a Testicular Cancer Center of Excellence by the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation and the Testicular Cancer Resource Center, which are two leading testicular cancer organizations in the U.S.
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells within the prostate gland, a small organ located in the male reproductive system, beneath the bladder. This abnormal growth causes the formation of tumors, some of which grow slowly and stay confined to the gland, while others can grow rapidly and spread (or metastasize) to other parts of the body. Risk factors include age, as most cases are diagnosed in men over 50 years old, as well as lifestyle choices, diet and obesity, family history, and inherited genetic mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. African American men are also more likely to develop prostate cancer and often face a higher risk of aggressive disease.
Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Often, prostate cancer may cause few or no symptoms in its early stages, making screening and early detection key to identifying the disease and improving treatment outcomes. Prostate cancer symptoms depend on the stage and severity of disease. Some commonly experienced symptoms include:
- Difficulty urinating
- Frequent urinating
- Blood in your urine or semen
- Bone pain or back pain
- Erectile dysfunction
- Unexpected weight loss
- Fatigue
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