Cancer Care
Bayshore Community Health
Services has raised the bar of excellence once again with the arrival of
a top oncologist and a new cancer care program—part of our ongoing
effort to provide Central New Jersey with the best care available.
Michael Joel Kane, M.D., F.A.C.P., recently joined the Bayshore cancer
team as medical director of oncology. In this role, he will work to
serve the needs of cancer patients and help raise awareness of cancer
prevention and education.
Dr. Kane is a nationally known oncologist who was most recently selected for inclusion in "The Best Doctors in America" and "Best Doctors in the New York Metro Area," as well as "Top Docs" in New Jersey and "Top Docs for Women." Dr. Kane recognizes the role his staff plays in his success, and is eager to begin working with the Bayshore cancer team to help improve the lives of cancer patients.
"Successful cancer care is a team effort, with doctors, nurses, therapists, and family members each playing a key role in the care of a patient," says Dr. Kane. "A close link exists between the oncologists and the outpatient team at Bayshore, and I look forward to joining my new colleagues to provide expert care and help expand the scope of services we provide."
Comprehensive Care
The oncology program at Bayshore features a variety of services—all delivered by caring professionals. These services include:
programs such as yoga and music therapy. In addition, clinical trials will be introduced in the
coming months.
"A comprehensive approach to cancer care allows our patients to benefit from many aspects of medicine," says Dr. Kane. "We are prepared to utilize all of our resources to ensure each patient receives the best possible care. Patients are our top priority, and we want to lead them on the road to recovery and remission." of cancer prevention and education.
Dr. Kane is a nationally known oncologist who was most recently selected for inclusion in "The Best Doctors in America" and "Best Doctors in the New York Metro Area," as well as "Top Docs" in New Jersey and "Top Docs for Women." Dr. Kane recognizes the role his staff plays in his success, and is eager to begin working with the Bayshore cancer team to help improve the lives of cancer patients.
"Successful cancer care is a team effort, with doctors, nurses, therapists, and family members each playing a key role in the care of a patient," says Dr. Kane. "A close link exists between the oncologists and the outpatient team at Bayshore, and I look forward to joining my new colleagues to provide expert care and help expand the scope of services we provide."
Comprehensive Care
The oncology program at Bayshore features a variety of services—all delivered by caring professionals. These services include:
- diagnostic imaging, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (Ct) scans
- biological therapy
- nutritional counseling
- rehabilitative services
- inpatient and ambulatory chemotherapy
- immunotherapy
- brachytherapy
- diagnostic biopsy techniques
- surgical procedures
programs such as yoga and music therapy. In addition, clinical trials will be introduced in the
coming months.
"A comprehensive approach to cancer care allows our patients to benefit from many aspects of medicine," says Dr. Kane. "We are prepared to utilize all of our resources to ensure each patient receives the best possible care. Patients are our top priority, and we want to lead them on the road to recovery and remission." of cancer prevention and education.
| Name | Department |
| Michael Kane |
MD, FACP Chairman; Hematology/Oncology |
| Robert Arbour | MD Vice Chairman, General Surgery |
| Amal Azer | MD Rehab Medicine |
| Ricardo Binsol | MD Pathology |
| Aileen Chen | MD COC Liaison, Hematology/Oncology |
| Leo Fontana | MD Radiology |
| Janusz Godyn | MD Pathology |
| Elie Mansour | MD Pulmonology |
| Nathaniel Peardon | DO Urology |
| Arnold Rubin | MD or designated rep CINJ |
| Anne Brown | RPh Pharmacy |
| Robert Cohen | MSW, LCSW, ACSW Social Service |
| Charles Curtis | PhD VP, Rehabilitation Svcs. |
| Chris Domalewski | VP, Marketing/Public Relations |
| Anna Esposito | Pastoral Care |
| Leonor Goebel | RD Nutritional Svcs. |
| Janet Hostrup | RN Consumer Education |
| Kathy McKean | RN, MPH, OCN Dir. Diagn. andOncology Svcs./ PI |
| Donna Paone | BS, CTR Cancer Registry |
| Jason Plaia | American Cancer Society |
| Nancy Salerno | RN, OCN Nursing |
Team Approach to Cancer
care
Breast Cancer Treatment
Dr. Kane: Novel Therapeutic Methods
In the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Michael J. Kane, M.D., F.A.C.P., medical director of the Bayshore Community
Hospital oncology program, recently addressed medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, surgeons, internists, medical residents, nurses, nurse practitioners and hematology/oncology fellows at the Richmond University Medical Center Multidisciplinary Tumor Conference on
Staten Island.
Dr. Kane lectures frequently on breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, osteoporosis and genetic testing
to the medical community as well as to the general public. In May, Dr. Kane was a keynote presenter at "Women Taking
Charge of their Health," a one-day
Brookdale Community College women's conference. "As we expand our oncology program here at Bayshore Community hospital," said Dr. Kane, "it is important
to get the word out to both medical professionals and the community at large."
In the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Michael J. Kane, M.D., F.A.C.P., medical director of the Bayshore Community
Hospital oncology program, recently addressed medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, surgeons, internists, medical residents, nurses, nurse practitioners and hematology/oncology fellows at the Richmond University Medical Center Multidisciplinary Tumor Conference on
Staten Island.
Dr. Kane lectures frequently on breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, osteoporosis and genetic testing
to the medical community as well as to the general public. In May, Dr. Kane was a keynote presenter at "Women Taking
Charge of their Health," a one-day
Brookdale Community College women's conference. "As we expand our oncology program here at Bayshore Community hospital," said Dr. Kane, "it is important
to get the word out to both medical professionals and the community at large."
