John Theurer Cancer Center at the Hackensack University Medical Center
John Theurer Cancer Center at the Hackensack University Medical Center
Cancer Specialties: The JT Cancer Center treats all types of cancer, types of cancer, including breast, lung, melanoma, mesothelioma, etc.
Primary location:
Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Phone: (201) 996-2000
URL: http://humccancer.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=50432665844&ref=search&sid=2201533.3577527884..1
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jtcancercenter
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JTCancerCenter
About the JT Cancer Center:
At the John Theurer Cancer Center, New Jersey’s largest and among the most active in the nation, our mission is to deliver extraordinary cancer care. Cancer care that is set apart by renowned doctors and nurses, innovative and successful treatment outcomes, cutting-edge research, high patient satisfaction — all delivered in one of America’s leading hospitals for quality healthcare. Whether you are a patient, a loved one of a patient, a referring physician, or simply an interested public observer, we offer you this transparent Web site as your portal to gain knowledge about cancer and our services, as well as a way to connect with us and to build community with others.
The John Theurer Cancer Center encompasses the entire range of advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities that are available only at major medical centers such as Hackensack University Medical Center. These include all types of imaging studies, including PET scanning, MRI, CT scanning, and nuclear medicine; advanced minimally invasive surgical diagnostics, such as stereotactic biopsies and sentinel lymph node mapping; robotic and minimally invasive surgical procedures; state-of-the-art radiation therapy, including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), TomoTherapy®, implant and high-dose-rate brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery; non-surgical treatments, including radiofrequency ablation; advanced chemotherapy using new medications and combinations; hormonal therapy; stem cell transplantation; and highly promising immunotherapy using vaccines to destroy cancer cells.
