Types of Cancer | RWJBarnabas Health | Oncology in New Jersey Open Accessibility Menu Hide Types of Cancer Treatment & Care Cancer Cancer Types Types of Cancer The multidisciplinary teams at RWJBarnabas Health, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center , provide the most advanced cancer treatment options. Led by experts who are specialists in specific types of cancer, we provide access to clinical trials immunotherapy precision medicine , complex surgical procedures and advanced radiation therapy techniques. Blood Cancer Brain & Spine Cancer Breast Cancer Colon & Rectal Cancer Program Gastrointestinal Cancer Gynecologic Cancer Kidney Cancer Lung Cancer Program Pediatric Cancer Prostate Cancer Our Quality Testimonials Appointments View the latest in cancer diagnosis and treatment. What Is Cancer? The body is made up of various kinds of cells, which normally divide in an orderly way to produce more cells only when they are needed. Cancer is a group of diseases - more than 100 types - that occur when cells become abnormal and divide without control or order. What Is a Tumor? When cells divide when new cells are not needed, too much tissue is formed. This mass of extra tissue, called a tumor, can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors: Are not cancer Can usually be removed Are rarely a threat to life Do not come back in most cases Do not spread to other parts of the body and the cells do not invade other tissues Malignant tumors: Are cancer May be a threat to life Can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs Metastasize - cancer cells can break away from a malignant tumor and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system to form secondary tumors in other parts of the body Request an Appointment The care was incredible. They all encouraged me and made me feel like I was their most important patient. They kept telling me, ‘We’re going to get through this, Steve “I was beyond stressed – it’s hard to explain unless you go through it,” says Jean, age 63. “But that recommendation was the best one I’ve ever received in my life.” Jean “The good news is that everything worked out pretty much how I told them it would.” Erin View All Cancer Stories Watch Testimonial Watch Testimonial Watch Testimonial View All Posts Feb 2, 2026 Cancer Prevention and Screening Matter Nov 7, 2025 Landmark Data from Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health Show Long-term Complete Responses of T Cell Therapies for HPV-Related Cancers Oct 21, 2025 RWJUH Somerset Holds Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium on Oct. 28 View All Events Make Time for Mammography: It’s A Pink Party! - RWJUH Somerset Apr 24, 2026 Skin Cancer Screening - RWJUH Somerset May 2, 2026 Healthy Eating for Survivorship - RWJUH Somerset Jun 25, 2026 View Doctors RWJ University Hospital Somerset 110 Rehill Avenue Somerville NJ 08876 USA (908) 685-2200 Get Directions Hours Monday-Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm Sunday CLOSED (844) 226-2376 Not finding the treatment you're looking for? View All Services