NEWS
EVENT: Please Join Stephani Fried, MA, LPC for Our CJOC In-House Support Group
Wednesdays: September 29th, October 27th, November 17th and December 22nd
The CJOC support group program is for patients, their caregivers, and anyone affected by cancer. Stephani Fried, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in the field of counseling and psychotherapy for the last 30 years. She is a private clinician and consultant in North Brunswick. Stephani is an experienced medical psychotherapist, counseling adults, children and families diagnosed with acute and chronic illness. She has particular expertise helping people who live with cancer to cope well, to heal, and to thrive. Stephani brings her distinctive style, her warmth and humor to guide this Group. This program will be held from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served and no registration is required. For information, please contact Dorothy Ballweg in our offices at dballweg@cjoncology.com; or Stephani Fried at sfriedlpc@gmail.com or 732.821.1448.
Changes Regarding the Scheduling of Appointments
Please note effective July 1, 2010, the following scheduling changes were implemented:
. In our East Brunswick office, appointments for chemotherapy treatment; lab testing and injections begin at 8 am.
. In our New Brunswick office, chemotherapy treatment will be offered on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. All other services will continue to be available Monday through Friday beginning at 9 am.
On-Site Pharmacy
We are pleased to announce that we have implemented an on-site pharmacy for the convenience of our patients. Many medications will be dispensed directly from our office, some of which you may be able to obtain the same day as your visit. Our program operates in the same manner as your local pharmacy in regard to insurance and co-payments. Click here to view a list of the medications currently available.
EVENT: The American Cancer Society's “Look Good…Feel Better” Program
Monday: September 13th at Noon - Registration Required
Look Good…Feel Better is a program offered by the American Cancer Society (ACS), in conjunction with the National Cosmetology Association and The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association. During this free program, volunteer cosmetologists guide women cancer patients on matters related to the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. CJOC will be hosting this program in our East Brunswick office. The ACS has a limited number of the cosmetic kits donated for distribution. Participants are welcome to return to the program for a second time to hear the advice of the cosmetologist, but must bring their cosmetic kit with them, as all participants may receive only one kit. To register, please call the ACS at 1.800.ACS.2345, option #4.
EVENT: The Wellness Community's "Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment" Workshop
Wednesday, October 13th at Noon - Registration Required
Please join us for free educational workshops for men, women and their caregivers. CJOC's Dr. Bruno S. Fang will address the group on Wednesday, October 13th. He will be discussing strategies to manage treatment side effects. In addition, Ellen Levine, LCSW and Program Director of The Wellness Community will provide tips on how to manage emotional distress and optimize your quality of life during and after cancer treatment. This two our program will begin with a light lunch at noon at our East Brunswick office. Those who have attended Wellness Community programs in the past are welcome to join us again, as each program is guided by a different CJOC physician and different topics are addressed. Please join us! To register or receive information on this and other support programs, contact The Wellness Community at 908.658.5400.
NEWS: The Michael J. Nissenblatt Partners in Healing Foundation
A Foundation has recently been created to assist those who are in need. The mission of this Foundation is to perpetuate goodwill among patients in the Central New Jersey area who are afflicted by cancer. The intent of the Foundation is to assist people in acquiring essential health services and the common needs of living. For additional information on the Foundation, click here. Contributions may be forwarded to the "Partners in Healing Foundation" c/o Michael J. Nissenblatt, MD, 205 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
NEWS: The Amy Foundation
In 2008, The Amy Foundation was established in memory of Amy Fieman Behar. CJOC's Dr. James C. Salwitz is a member of the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Partnered with Saint Peter's University Hospital, this Foundation was established to enable women without health insurance to obtain free screening mammograms. This wonderful Foundation raises funds through donations and fundraising events. We invite you to join this wonderful organization and support their efforts to make a difference.
