Cancer Treatment Services in NJ - RWJBarnabas Health
Oncology • West New York, NJ
About
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is a nonprofit health system based in West Orange, NJ, offering personalized, compassionate care across numerous specialty locations throughout New Jersey. The Medical Group employs about 326 staff and operates under the RWJBarnabas Health umbrella, including access to Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, through affiliated thoracic surgery and pulmonology services. For cancer treatment services in New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provides specialized cancer care at affiliated sites, with capacity through partnerships and expanded ambulatory facilities (e.g., Ambulatory Medical Pavilion in New Brunswick) and a broad network of NJ locations. If you’re seeking cancer treatment in West New York or nearby, consider RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group as part of the statewide RWJBarnabas Health system.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone
844-226-2376
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What makes RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute a leading cancer center?
Collaboration with Rutgers Cancer Institute, NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, multidisciplinary teams, clinical trials, and advanced treatments.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (John Theurer Cancer Center): 3.6 / 5 (158 reviews)
- Facebook (RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group): 54% recommend (7 Reviews)
- Birdeye (Rutgers Cancer Institute, RWJBarnabas Health, Division of Surgical Oncology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery): 5.0 / 5 (2 reviews)
- RWJBarnabas Health (patient quotes / stories): positive patient-reported experiences (no star rating shown) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, professional oncology care and encouragement during treatment
- Support and guidance from oncology teams (e.g., nurse navigators/registration staff)
- Feeling respected, safe, and cared for during cancer center visits
Common complaints
- Reported delays/operational issues (e.g., long scan-result times, lack of supervision, staff not helping)
- Perceived treatment/administration problems (e.g., failure to contact insurance/approval for cancer treatment)
- Billing/complaint handling issues (apparent billing misunderstandings and patient experience responsiveness concerns)
- General customer complaints about respect, waiting time, and staff responsiveness in RWJBarnabas-related contexts
"“When I entered, the whole team received me... Radiation and Chemotherapy. They are so professional. They are fantastic.”"
— RWJBarnabas Health patient story (Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center)"“The care was incredible. They all encouraged me and made me feel like I was their most important patient.”"
— RWJBarnabas Health patient testimonial (Colon Cancer Awareness Month – Steve)"“6plus hours for a result on a cat scan!!!!! We have to do better... Plus they will charge for the hours we are here... Lucky if we found our nurse twice.”"
— Birdeye reviews (John Theurer Cancer Center)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cancer Care 2026: RWJBarnabas Health | ROI-NJ — Jun 1, 2026
- Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health open $225M Melchiorre Cancer Center | ROI-NJ — Jun 24, 2026
- New North Jersey cancer center to open in Livingston NJ — Apr 29, 2026
- RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Join with University Hospital to Grow Oncology and Related Services in the Greater Newark Region. | Institute for Translational Medicine and Science | Rutgers University — Aug 14, 2025
- RWJBarnabas Health, Rutgers Cancer Institute to unveil advanced radiation oncology technology at cancer center | ROI-NJ — Aug 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More oncology clinics in West New York
Summary: - The John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center (part of Hackensack Meridian Health) is a leading nonprofit cancer care program in New Jersey, with a large, multidisciplinary team (>1,200 members) and a focus on personalized care. - It is one of 16 NCI-approved cancer center consortia in the U.S. and is the largest, most comprehensive cancer program in New Jersey, serving the New Jersey/New York metro area. - Services and scope include specialized cancer care, thoracic surgery, pediatrics, behavioral health, heart care, neuroscience, orthopedics, primary care, rehabilitation, laboratories, and a network of hospitals, physician offices, and affiliated centers. - Locations in New Jersey (3 offices) include: - 92 Second Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (HQ) - Hackensack, NJ (general) - 7650 River Rd Ste 200, North Bergen, NJ 07047 - The center emphasizes a nonprofit mission, regional partnerships, and ongoing cancer research and education initiatives, with active outreach and CME events. - If you’re specifically seeking cancer care in West New York, NJ, Hackensack Meridian Health’s John Theurer Cancer Center via Hackensack University Medical Center serves the broader Hudson County/NJ–NY metro area, with Harvey-adjacent availability through affiliated Hackensack Meridian Health networks. For immediate local options, consider contacting the center or local Hackensack Meridian facilities to confirm the nearest clinic or patient services.
Rutgers Cancer Institute (CINJ) is New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, located in New Brunswick and affiliated with Rutgers University and RWJBarnabas Health. It combines cancer research and clinical care for adults and children, with extensive lab and clinical programs, and more than 850 employees serving over 120,000 patient visits annually. It operates as a nonprofit research and treatment institution, supported by substantial cancer-research funding (over $99 million in grants) and a broad network of clinical and research activities. The center emphasizes advanced treatments, prevention, education, and survivorship, and is adjacent to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The page references additional NJ-focused news items about its NCI designation and leadership, and notes its reach through multiple offices and affiliations in the region. If you’re specifically looking for West New York details, this source centers on the New Brunswick campus and Rutgers identity rather than West New York-based facilities.
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