Cancer

As we celebrate National Doctors’ Day this March, Shore Medical Center is honored to highlight some of the outstanding physicians who dedicate their expertise and compassion to our community. Today, we are proud to spotlight Dr. John Wilson, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Shore Cancer Center and a Penn Medicine Radiation Oncologist. With nearly two decades of experience in radiation oncology, Dr. Wilson brings a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a vital reminder to prioritize regular health screenings that can save lives. Cervical cancer, while serious, is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when detected early. Through routine screenings and early intervention, lives can be saved, and treatment outcomes significantly improved.

Shore Medical Center and the Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health are once again offering the free six-week workshop, Cancer: Thriving & Surviving, designed for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. This empowering program will take place at Shore Cancer Center every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., beginning January 28 and concluding March 4. Shore Cancer Center is located across from Shore Medical Center at the corner of Medical Center Way and Shore Road in Somers Point.

Shore Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Program is proud to announce its re-accreditation by the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), achieving this distinction with zero deficiencies. This honor reaffirms the Center’s commitment to providing exceptional quality and safety in radiation oncology care.

On October 1, 2024, the American Cancer Society released a report revealing an alarming trend: while breast cancer death rates have continued to fall, the number of new breast cancer diagnoses is steadily rising, particularly among younger women and Asian Americans. The report underscores the need for heightened awareness, early detection, and lifestyle changes to counter this concerning development.

Since 1981, the Ruth Newman Shapiro (RNS) Cancer and Heart Fund has been an invaluable partner to Shore Medical Center in supporting patients undergoing cancer treatment. With over $2 million in contributions, Shore Cancer Center owes much of its success to RNS. Their support has funded a linear accelerator for radiation therapy, assisted underserved individuals with treatment costs, and, most recently, they made a $50,000 donation to expand Shore Cancer Center to better serve our patients.

One of the challenges facing patients being treated for cancer and post treatment is the potential side effects of medication. 

While medications vary depending on the diagnosis, symptoms, and the patient, one thing that can help with managing side effects is honest and consistent communication.

Stacy Fisher is the Cancer Outreach Coordinator for the Cape Atlantic Coalition at Shore Medical Center who is helping to organize a free lung cancer screening at Shore Cancer Center on March 23, 9 am to noon. In this article, you’ll learn more about lung cancer screenings through Stacy’s experience both professionally, and as a former smoker who underwent lung cancer screening herself. 

At the heart of all medical advances are clinical trials, which are part of clinical research and help determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. People who participate in clinical trials have contributed greatly to the knowledge of how we treat cancer and have influenced healthcare policy.  Clinical trials can also help with other aspects of care, such as improving a patient’s quality of life.