News & Events
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Lung Cancer
The role of radiation in curing early-stage lung cancers has expanded significantly over the last decade. Technological and radiological advances in radiation oncology have forged the development of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), also known as stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR).
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Breast Cancer Prevention And Early Detection
It's estimated that women who get regular breast cancer screenings increase their chance of survival by around 47 percent.
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Running With Purpose
When Dr. Hopkins was 17 years old, her father succumbed to leukemia. Running became her therapy. It helped her find peace and relaxed her mind.
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New Approach For Fighting Prostate Cancer
Astera Cancer Care is the first community cancer center in New Jersey to offer a novel treatment option for patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
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From Broadway to Astera Cancer Care
Dr. Edward Soffen's role as one of New Jersey's star radiation oncologists was not the starring role to which he originally aspired.
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Meet the Social Work Team!
We all know the impact of physical health on emotional well-being. Did you know that your mood can also affect your health?
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5 Common Skin Cancer Myths & Facts
There are still some uncertainties and assumptions regarding skin cancer. However, knowing what puts you at risk and how you can protect yourself from an unnecessary disease is essential.
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Renaissance Faires & Patient Care
Can you imagine sitting at the court of King Arthur or fighting alongside Robin Hood and his merry men? How about fighting The Three Musketeers or playing croquet with Queen Elizabeth? Jennifer Matkowsky, a Medical Assistant at Astera Cancer Care, has done all of this.
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We are proud to now offer Patients DigniCap!
Hair loss is a prevalent and worrisome side effect of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a clinically proven way to minimize chemotherapy-induced alopecia and help patients retain hair during treatment.
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Radiation Therapy
If you are facing cancer, let the capable and caring physicians at Astera Cancer Care fight it with you with world-class radiation oncology in New Jersey.
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