Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center
History of Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center
The Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center opened in 2025 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was formed through a partnership between RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. This state-of-the-art facility was designed to expand access to advanced cancer care and research in the region.
Rutgers Cancer Institute is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in New Jersey. The Morris Cancer Center brings many research and treatment resources together under one roof. Cancer specialists work together at both Rutgers Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
This approach helps connect patients to leading therapies, multidisciplinary cancer care and clinical trials. The Morris Cancer Center's research network also supports treatment advances for mesothelioma and other rare cancers.
Mesothelioma Care at Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center
The Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center provides specialized care for patients diagnosed with mesothelioma and other cancers. Patients may receive advanced diagnostic testing and personalized care plans developed by medical teams.
Mesothelioma treatment is typically coordinated across several departments affiliated with Rutgers Cancer Institute. Depending on the diagnosis, these may include thoracic oncology, surgical oncology and medical oncology. This collaboration helps tailor care to each patient’s diagnosis, cancer stage and more.
Treatment options for mesothelioma may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies and surgery. Eligible patients may also participate in clinical trials through the extensive research program at Rutgers Cancer Institute. Support services are also available to help patients manage symptoms, treatment side effects and quality of life.
Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center Specializations
- Blood and marrow transplantation
- Cellular therapies
- Chest wall tumors
- Clinical trials
- Esophageal cancer
- Lung cancer
- Mediastinal tumors
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural cancer
- Precision medicine
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery
- Thymic tumors
- Tracheal cancer
Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center Accreditations
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Patient and Family Services at Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center
Supportive care services are integrated into treatment plans at Morris Cancer Center. These programs can help patients manage physical, emotional and practical needs during treatment. Support services at Morris Cancer Center include:
- Caregiver resources
- Counseling
- Nurse navigation
- Nutrition guidance
- Support groups
- Wellness programs
- Yoga and movement classes
Patients can talk to their mesothelioma doctors about any challenges they’re facing. Their care team works to ensure any needs are being met.
Patient and Family Services in the New Brunswick Area
Outside the Morris Cancer Center, mesothelioma patients can access a range of support services near New Brunswick. These resources help patients with transportation, rehabilitation, counseling and other daily needs during cancer treatment.
