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Palliative care is whatever you need it to be.During palliative care visits, patients receive undivided attention, respe...
11/21/2025

Palliative care is whatever you need it to be.

During palliative care visits, patients receive undivided attention, respect, and compassion. These sessions allow ample time to address physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical concerns. Palliative care professionals assist patients in navigating challenges, connecting with resources, and finding support networks.

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11/20/2025

Meet Dr. Aamir Zaman, one of our wonderful medical oncologists located at our Rutherford office.

Dr. Zaman approaches his work with a sense of responsibility and dedication by building trust with his patients.

Making a Difference. It Starts Here.

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This week, Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C, delivered over 300 winter items to Ozanam Family Shelter in Edison, collected by...
11/20/2025

This week, Neshama Marcus, LCSW, OSW-C, delivered over 300 winter items to Ozanam Family Shelter in Edison, collected by our team members across Astera locations.

It was heartwarming to see Cynthia, the shelter's administrator, and her staff's gratitude as they received coats, blankets, and essentials that will keep families warm this season.

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and there's a reason doctors like us talk about this disease each year. P...
11/19/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and there's a reason doctors like us talk about this disease each year.

Pancreatic cancer is one of those cancers that benefits hugely from early detection, yet it's often caught late.

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Over the weekend, Astera Cancer Care physicians attended the New Jersey State American Association of Physicians of Indi...
11/18/2025

Over the weekend, Astera Cancer Care physicians attended the New Jersey State American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Annual Convention Gala in Somerset, joining over 400 members of the medical community.

Start integrating balance into your life.Join Mary Gallagher, RDN, LPC, ERYT-200, via Zoom on Friday, November 21st, fro...
11/18/2025

Start integrating balance into your life.

Join Mary Gallagher, RDN, LPC, ERYT-200, via Zoom on Friday, November 21st, from 11-11:45AM for a morning of chair yoga.

For more information, contact Social Work at (732) 853-1038 or social.work@asterahealthcare.org.

We're proud to have Drs. Maqsood Amjad and Edward Licitra learning alongside dedicated practitioners and leaders from ac...
11/18/2025

We're proud to have Drs. Maqsood Amjad and Edward Licitra learning alongside dedicated practitioners and leaders from across the country at this year's OneOncology Annual Conference in Nashville TN.

This week they dove into the latest advances in clinical trial accessibility, data-driven care, and innovative treatment approaches, all focused on bringing better outcomes for our patients.

Health Care Strategy & Market Development is important for transforming oncology care. At Astera, our team can enhance p...
11/17/2025

Health Care Strategy & Market Development is important for transforming oncology care.

At Astera, our team can enhance patient outcomes by analyzing market trends, promoting patient-focused approaches, and building strategic partnerships. Thank you to our team for all you do!

This week, Drs. Sameer Desai and Michael Nissenblatt attended the Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium in New York City, wh...
11/14/2025

This week, Drs. Sameer Desai and Michael Nissenblatt attended the Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium in New York City, where they joined thousands of oncology professionals exploring the latest advances in cancer treatment.

From novel biomarker testing to emerging therapies, conferences like these help our team bring the most current, evidence-based care directly to our patients.

Meet Dr. Aamer Farooq, a medical oncologist at Astera Cancer Care, who strongly believes in the philosophy of shared dec...
11/14/2025

Meet Dr. Aamer Farooq, a medical oncologist at Astera Cancer Care, who strongly believes in the philosophy of shared decision making.

Together with his patients and their families, he makes a care plan based on clinical evidence that balances risks and expected outcomes with patients’ values and preferences in mind.

Join Mary Gallagher, RDN, LPC, ERYT-200, tomorrow, November 14th, from 11AM to 12PM, to discuss simple food habits for l...
11/13/2025

Join Mary Gallagher, RDN, LPC, ERYT-200, tomorrow, November 14th, from 11AM to 12PM, to discuss simple food habits for longevity.

For more information, contact Social Work at (732) 853-1038 or social.work@asterahealthcare.org.

Wishing a heartfelt Veterans Day to all those who have honorably served. Your dedication and sacrifice to our nation are...
11/11/2025

Wishing a heartfelt Veterans Day to all those who have honorably served. Your dedication and sacrifice to our nation are deeply appreciated.

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