A New Era for Cancer Care: Hackensack Meridian Opens Expanded Facility

A transformative milestone in cancer care has arrived in Central New Jersey with the reopening of the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC) at 80 James Street in Edison. Hackensack Meridian Health celebrated the expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from key health system leaders, including Robert C. Garrett, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health; Andrew Curran, vice president of Oncology Service Lines; and Joseph Landolfi, DO, chief medical officer of JFK University Medical Center.

“I think that this is actually a game changer for cancer care for this region. Hackensack Meridian Health has been known to and recognized as the number 1 cancer program in the state. Now we will be able to bring that world class cancer care here to JFK, to the people of Middlesex County, and, for that matter, for the entire region,” explains Garrett in an interview with Targeted Oncology^TM.

This $14 million renovation marks a bold step forward in Hackensack Meridian’s mission to provide integrated, patient-centered care. With the facility now doubling its infusion suite capacity and expanding space for surgical, medical, and radiation oncology, patients will benefit from faster access to comprehensive treatment—all under one roof.

Garrett, Curran, and Landolfi each spoke with Targeted Oncology^TM at the event, emphasizing how the center addresses long-standing gaps in oncology access and incorporates data-driven planning and artificial intelligence technologies to improve clinical decision-making.

Landolfi shared how JFK University Medical Center played an essential role in shaping the center’s vision, integrating care across specialties and elevating the patient experience through thoughtful design. From reduced time-to-treatment to streamlined referrals, the new JTCC will transform how patients with cancer navigate care across the system.

“We played a major role in helping to develop the cancer services at JFK, with the help of our sister hospitals and network leadership, this is really a great example of where Hackensack Meridian Health is going. We want to make care as accessible, as affordable, as convenient as possible, having a cancer program in a free standing building that's close to the services that you can get from a hospital is really the best of both worlds, with dedicated parking, easy access, and world class providers just on the footsteps of a major medical center,” adds Landolfi.