New Jersey residents now have access to the most advanced technology available for cancer diagnosis and treatment in a setting designed for comfort, healing and personalized patient care. The new Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center, located on Trinitas Regional Medical Center's main campus at 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, was officially dedicated on Tuesday, September 13, 2005. The five-story, $28 million building houses the Hospital's state-of-the-art Medical and Radiation Oncology programs, the latest equipment, and a host of additional supportive services designed to enhance the patient experience. The Center features two Varian Linear Accelerators, including Varian's new Trilogy™ Linear Accelerator, the first of its kind in New Jersey and New York City. This new technology combines image-guided radiation therapy and radiosurgery and is designed to enhance accuracy, minimize side effects and shorten treatment.

International recording star Gloria Gaynor celebrated the occasion with a rendition of her signature offering, "I Will Survive." Other honored guests included US Rep. Robert Menendez (NJ-13), US Rep. Donald Payne (NJ-10), New Jersey Assembly member Joseph Cryan (D-20) and Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage. Gary Horan, President and CEO of Trinitas Regional Medical Center, and John S. Macdonald, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Aptium Oncology, also spoke. Hospital administration and Board members, together with physicians, employees, community representatives and other officials were in attendance.

Further enhancing cancer care at Trinitas is a new partnership with Aptium Oncology - a pioneer in the development and management of comprehensive outpatient cancer centers.

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