[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E255-E256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY AT UNIVERSITY 
                                HOSPITAL

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                       HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 2017

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the newly formed 
partnership between the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and 
University Hospital, located in Newark, New Jersey. This landmark 
agreement, designated by the National Cancer Institute, brings Rutgers' 
NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center services, as the only one in 
the state of New Jersey. This will expand the offering of advanced 
cancer-related services for residents of Newark and the greater Essex 
County--which includes many constituents in the 10th Congressional 
District of New Jersey.
   The partnership expands the offering of advanced cancer-related 
services, including clinical trials only available at NCI-designated 
cancer centers, community outreach and education programs focusing on 
cancer prevention, and early detection including increased screenings. 
The focus on early detection and preventions is very important as March 
is National Colorectal Cancer Month. Colorectal cancer is the third 
most common type of cancer in men and women in our country. According 
to the American Cancer Society, it is the third leading cause of 
cancer-related deaths in the United States when men and women are 
considered separately, and the second leading cause when both sexes are 
combined. In 2016, it was estimated that 134,490 new cases would be 
diagnosed, and that 49,190 people would die from colorectal cancer. The 
availability of the latest treatment options and clinical trials at the 
Rutgers Cancer Institute at University Hospital are expected to improve 
patient outcomes and increase awareness of early detection and 
prevention to help reduce cancer incidence and burden in the 10th 
Congressional District.
   This partnership embraces University Hospital's patient-centered 
care model, and will

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create a multidisciplinary team of experts that will include: medical, 
surgical, and radiation oncologists, oncology certified nurses, patient 
navigators, social workers, registered dietitians, pharmacists, and 
other specially trained support personnel. The Cancer Institute is also 
physically connected to University Hospital, which allows patients to 
access additional clinical services, clinical research opportunities, 
screening and education programs and administrative offices. 
Additionally, the new partnership will create educational opportunities 
for community partners in the Newark area to work with University 
Hospital to identify cancer-related needs and develop culturally 
appropriate education. These activities will form the basis for future 
cancer-focused outreach initiatives, which will focus on improving 
cancer literacy and communication between patients and healthcare 
providers.
   This collaboration is essential to expanding comprehensive cancer 
services, including prevention, education, early detection, increased 
screenings, and clinical trials in Newark and Essex County, New Jersey 
and I am honored to recognize this exciting partnership between the 
Rutgers Cancer Institute and University Hospital.

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