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Radiation Oncology Partners, Holy Name Medical Center
Teaneck, NJ
About
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I am a Radiation Oncologist trained at Harvard Medical School and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I treat all types of cancers and have a passion for communicating clearly and empowering my patients with appropriate and relevant information.
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Radiation Oncology
Languages spoken
English
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15 Answers
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Diagnosis vs therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy xrays to kill cancer cells or other types of growths in the body, for therapeutic purposes. Radiology uses lower-en... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Best to check it out: Hi bobcat17340, while the fibroadenoma may still be completely benign, the only way to confirm that it is in fact still a fibroadenoma is through a bi... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Most/least dangerous: There are many factors that affect the "dangerousness" of a cancer. Cancers like ovarian/pancreatic can be dangerous because they often are diagnosed ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
It is unclear: Hi kitten40047. The jaundice and elevated enzymes are concerning. It is reassuring to hear that the ct was negative. There may be other reasons for he... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
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Not necessarily: There are many types of brain cancer, some of which may be quite curable. A lot depends on the type and the size of the cancer.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Depends how much...: Radiation is naturally present in our environment. With low levels of radiation exposure, the biological effects are so small they may not be detected... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Hard to know yet.: Blood work could certainly answer some questions about your swollen lymph nodes. If, for example, they are swollen due to an infection, the blood work... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Please evaluate: The likelihood of a long nodule being cancerous depends on several risk factors, including a history of smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke. The ... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Stenting can help: I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. Stenting is usually done to open the esophagus when the cancer makes it hard to get food through. This can be help... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Blastomas: Blastoma are most common in children, and are caused by malignancies in precursor cells, called blasts. Some examples include nephroblastoma, medullob... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Squamous cell: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin is a common lesion that can often be cured with local therapy. Risk of recurrence and metastasis are the most importan... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Specializes in Radiation Oncology
It depends: Hi yv3tt3. Colon cancer is often diagnosed when a person has symptoms such as bleeding from the rectum or a significant change in bowel habits. Someti... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
It depends.: Hi roula1. A tender nonmoving lump may be anything from a completely noncancerous swollen lymph node to a more serious cancerous growth. If concern ex... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Oral radiation: Hi charlotte. It is important to maintain excellent nutrition when receiving radiation therapy. Eating and drinking enough gives you more energy and h... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Benjamin Rosenbluthanswered
Specializes in Radiation Oncology
Follow up with MD: Hi katie. Spotting is certainly a reason to get checked, and having a pap was the right thing to do. A cervix can be inflamed for a variety of reasons... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rosenbluth is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rosenbluth is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! She has an ercp scheduled today. What else could cause these symptoms?
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It was a sclerosing adenosis so yay it's not cancer!!
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Thanks for your quick reply!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Harvard Medical School, MA
MD
Residency
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Completed 2006
Affiliations
American Board of Radiology
ASTRO
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