Encore - Gynecological Cancers (Lunch 'n Learn with the Doctors)

Recorded on 09/25/2020 at the East Brunswick Public Library. In this multidisciplinary talk conducted virtually, Drs. Nissenblatt  and Soffen will conduct a comprehensive review of the diagnosis,  treatment, and management of gynecological cancers. Topics include: Common types of cancers found in women: ovarian, uterine, cervical Causes of ovarian and fallopian cancers, and uterine and cervical cancers The roles of the surgeon, oncologist, and radiation oncologist in managing gynecologic cancers The role of vaccines in preventing cervical cancer The role of radiation in uterine and cervical cancer Systemic treatments for gynecological cancers: chemo and non-chemo options. Michael Nissenblatt, MD received his medical degree  from Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York. He  completed his residency in medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore  and his fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital,  Baltimore. Dr. Nissenblatt has received many honors, including Top  Doctor in Jersey Choice, New Jersey Monthly, New York Magazine and New  Jersey Monthly Magazine; St. George National Award of the American  Cancer Society; Best Doctors in America; The Burton L. Eichler Award,  Humanitarian Contribution Recognition; Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award  for Humanism in Medicine; Top Doctors New York Metro Area by Castle  Connolly. Dr. Nissenblatt is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine at  Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ. He is  board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Edward Soffen, MD received his Bachelor of Arts degree  in biology, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, from Johns Hopkins University,  Baltimore, before obtaining his medical degree and his selection to  Alpha Omega Alpha Society from Temple University School of Medicine,  Philadelphia. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the  Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Dr. Soffen  served on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania and at Fox Chase  Cancer Center. He is currently on the faculty of Rutgers University  Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey. He has authored numerous  publications and has received many awards including being selected by  his peers as a “Top Doctor” in New Jersey for over 15 years, and as one  of the “Best Doctors in America”.