Our oncology program, approved by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons provides Central Jersey residents with convenient, quality cancer services right in their own neighborhood, eliminating the need to travel to distant locations. Our comprehensive program is designed to meet the complex medical needs of patients diagnosed with malignant diseases. Services address the entire spectrum of cancer, from prevention, treatment and rehabilitation to annual patient follow-up, all of which are provided under the highest standards established through our role as a Clinical Research Affiliate of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) . The center has adopted a proactive approach to patient care management and is involved with many aspects of care including community outreach and health education programs, reflecting our emphasis on preventive services and early diagnosis of cancer.

For more information call 732.324.5079.

American College of Surgeons Accredited

Established in 1932, the American College of Surgeons approval program sets standards for cancer programs. Receiving care at a Commission on Cancer approved program ensures that a patient will have access to:

• A range of state-of-the-art services and equipment
• A multi-specialty care team who will coordinate the best treatment options available
• Lifelong patient follow-up through a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results
• Ongoing monitoring against the highest standards in the nation

Approval by the Commission on Cancer is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to provide the best in diagnosis and treatment and undergo a rigorous evaluation and performance review process. In order to maintain approval, facilities with approved cancer programs must undergo an on-site review every three years.

Slightly more than one-fifth of the country’s hospitals have an American College of Surgeons approved cancer program, and more than 80 percent of newly diagnosed patients are treated in those facilities.

Cancer Institute of New Jersey Affiliate

The Jacqueline M. & Robert N. Wilentz Cancer Center at Raritan Bay Medical Center is a Clinical Research affiliate of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) . CINJ has been extremely supportive of our efforts to develop a comprehensive oncology program within the familiar environment of a neighborhood community hospital. CINJ continues to provide Raritan Bay with professional, clinical, educational and advanced research assistance and support.

Established in 1990, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) is the only center in the State designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and one of only 41 NCI designated clinical cancer centers in the nation.

CINJ delivers advanced comprehensive care, conducts world class cancer research, transforms laboratory discoveries into clinical practice and provides education regarding cancer prevention, detection and treatment. CINJ also offers the latest clinical trials and experimental therapies that are sometimes the only hope for patients with certain types or stages of cancer.

Cancer Institute of New Jersey
195 Little Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 235-6777

Inpatient Services

The Jacqueline M. & Robert N. Wilentz Cancer Center inpatient unit is a 30-bed unit staffed by registered nurses (RN) certified by the Cancer Institute of New Jersey in the administration of chemotherapy. All registered nurses staffing the unit are proficient in oncology patient management. The staff strives to maintain a patient and patient family focused plan of care with the cooperation of the multi-disciplinary team approach. The multidisciplinary team has representatives from nursing, social services, discharge planning, physical therapy, and dietary services.

Outpatient Services

Convenient and supportive services at both Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Old Bridge and Perth Amboy locations eliminate the need for cancer patients and their families to travel to distant locations for additional treatment or rehabilitation.

Medical Day Stay

Medical Day Stay units at both divisions offer a convenient and comfortable environment for patients who require medical therapies, but do not need to be admitted for an overnight stay. Patients may avail themselves of Medical Day Stay services as needed.

This outpatient service is available 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and provides oncology ambulatory services including; administration of chemotherapy and other adjuvant therapies including epogen, neupogen, blood and blood products. Patients undergoing many radiological and diagnostic procedures may be seen in the medical day stay unit prior to and after procedures.

The Center for Women at Raritan Bay Medical Center is a diagnostic and treatment center that focuses on meeting women’s specific health care needs. This modern facility provides testing that is unique to women – mammography, stereotactic needle core biopsy, ultrasound guided core biopsy and bone densitometry. Special attention is given to both your personal and medical needs.

Our History

• March 1997, Raritan Bay Medical Center dedicates the Jacqueline M. & Robert N. Wilentz Cancer Center; Raritan Bay medical Center maintains a community affiliation relationship with the Cancer Institute of New Jersey .
• May 1999, the center announces its participation in the “S.T.A.R.” trial, one of the largest breast cancer prevention studies ever undertaken.
• October 1999, the center was proudly awarded a three-year cancer program approval by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons .
• May 2005, the center achieved three-year approval with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons .
• May 2008, the center achieved its second consecutive three-year approval with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.