Cancer

On July 24, members of Shore Cancer Center proudly accepted a generous $5,000 donation from The Sumas Family Foundation, the charitable arm of Village Super Market, Inc., a member of the Wakefern Cooperative that operates ShopRite stores in South Jersey, including Rio Grande in Cape May County. The gift was made through the foundation’s “You Care, We Give” initiative, a charitable program supported by the Sumas Family Foundation that empowers employees to nominate non-profit organizations meaningful to them for funding.

Why even a “base tan” may be more harmful than helpful, according to a local dermatology expert.

As summer sunshine invites people outdoors, the idea of getting a “healthy tan” often resurfaces in conversations, magazines, and social media. But is there really such a thing? According to Jena C. Caiazza, MSPA, PA-C, of Kane Dermatology in Somers Point, NJ, the answer is a clear and unequivocal no.

“We consider all tans to be a sign of DNA damage,” Caiazza states. “In reality, any tan at all is a sign of injury to the skin.”

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 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. 

Shore Medical Center is proud to announce that its Cancer Center, a member of the Penn Cancer Network, has been re-accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) with zero deficiencies. The CoC, a voluntary quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in Oncology Programs.