WELCOME LETTER
PROVIDING THE BEST IN CARE FOR CANCER R W J BARNABAS HEALTH
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RWJBARNABAS HEALTH BARRY H. OSTROWS K Y
SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER STEPHEN P. ZIENIE WICZ , FACHE
DIRECTOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER SALLY MALECH, MPH, RD
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER SAMANTHA ANTON
SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
94 O ld Shor t Hil ls Ro a d, Liv ing ston, NJ 07039 973.322.5000 or 1.888.724.7123 For more infor mat ion ab out S aint B ar nabas fa cilit ies and ser v ices, please v isit bar nabashealth.org/sbmc.
RECEIVING A DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER CAN BE ONE OF LIFE’S most frightening moments. Patients need a healthcare facility that can put the latest science to work battling the malignancy and doing everything possible to promote a speedy, full recovery. And it is equally important to find support in dealing with the fear itself—and the other emotional, social and practical challenges the disease brings for patients and families. At Saint Barnabas Medical Center, we make it our mission to give cancer patients both the finest, safest clinical treatments and loving, compassionate care. That is our focus in the health pages of this issue. Providing the finest treatment depends on obtaining the most precise information. One tool for that task is the new 256-slice Revolution Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, which we introduce on page 44. It offers noninvasive imaging of the body that is quicker, safer and more comfortable than previous technology. We are proud to be the first medical center in New Jersey to offer this advanced, innovative scanner. Cancer of the lung remains one of the deadliest forms of the disease. But on page 42 you will read about the ways lung cancer treatment is rapidly advancing. Screening procedures for high-risk individuals help us spot malignancies early, when prospects for a cure are best. And treatment is enhanced by the latest in minimally invasive surgery techniques and “immunotherapy,” which puts the body’s own immune system to work against the malignancy. You will read about “precision medicine” on page 38. This exciting new field promises to transform cancer care, incorporating the newest therapies to target treatment to an individual’s unique genetic makeup. On page 40, a teenager shares her experience with successful treatment for skin cancer—and her warnings to avoid dangerous sun exposure. And the many psychosocial and other support services we provide for cancer patients and their families are explored on page 36. At Saint Barnabas Medical Center, we are here for you, as our commitment to top-quality cancer care shows. If someone in your family or network of friends is facing cancer—or if you are simply trying to maintain the best possible health and get the most out of life—we hope you will rely on us as a trusted resource.
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Best regards, WAINSCOT MEDIA
BARRY H. OSTROWSK Y PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER R W J B A R N A B A S HE A LT H
STEPHEN P. ZIENIEWICZ, FACHE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER S A IN T B A R N A B A S ME DI CA L C E N T E R FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT BARNABASHEALTH.ORG/SBMC.
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