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James Goydos

New Jersey
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Covers:  skin cancer, oncology, surgery, academia, soft tissue tumors
James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Experience as a Surgeon, Professor, Researcher, Clinical Trial Lead in East Brunswick; tweets are opinion, not medical advice

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James Goydos’s Biography

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James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Over years of experience as a Professor, Surgeon, Researcher, and Clinical Trial Leader in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Throughout my tenure, I have worked with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

James Goydos, MD is widely recognized as a leading expert in melanoma research and surgical oncology. In his over 20 years of experience as a surgeon, he has conducted and published research that has directly transla…

James Goydos’s Journalist Portfolio

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James Goydos M.D. et al - "A Phase I Trial of a Synthetic Mucin Peptide Vaccine"

James Goydos M.D. et al - "A Phase I Trial of a Synthetic Mucin Peptide Vaccine"

James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. et al. Abstract: We tested a 105 amino acid synthetic mucin MUC-1 peptide…

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James Goydos, MD et al - '..Trial of web-based intervention to promote skin self-examination'

James Goydos, MD et al - '..Trial of web-based intervention to promote skin self-examination'

James Goydos M.D. et al - "Randomized controlled trial of the mySmartSkin web-based intervention to promote s…

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Cancer Research Unites Us All

Cancer Research Unites Us All

James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. – Experienced Physician, Surgeon, Skin Cancer Trial Leader Article on cancer…

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James Goydos, M.D. - 'What Does Critical Thinking Have to Do With Handwashing?'

James Goydos, M.D. - 'What Does Critical Thinking Have to Do With Handwashing?'

James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. – Experienced Physician, Surgeon, Skin Cancer Trial Leader I was recently po…

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ALS Drug May Improve Outcomes for Those With Advanced Melanoma

ALS Drug May Improve Outcomes for Those With Advanced Melanoma

Michelle Bragazzi, Managing Editor, OncoTherapy Network coverage of James Goydos et al. study, "Riluzole is a…

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James Goydos et al 'Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Single Institution Outcomes..Adjuvant Radiation Therapy'

James Goydos et al 'Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Single Institution Outcomes..Adjuvant Radiation Therapy'

James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. et al. Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Single Institution Outcomes with Adjuvant Radi…

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Articles

On Memorial Day, We Should Talk Skin Cancer in the Military

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By James Goydos
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As we remember those who have fallen, we should also remember another casualty of war – skin cancer Memorial Day has an important place in American history. It is the one day of the year which is set aside for our nation to memorialize those who have lost their lives in the performance of their military duties. It was first celebrated in 1868, then known as ‘Decoration Day’, and has become a prominent fixture in American culture to this day.
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The Importance of Skin Cancer Awareness

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By James Goydos
| The Good Men Project Verified
Skin cancer does not discriminate. Knowing your risk may save your life. As May comes to a close, this marks the end of melanoma and skin cancer awareness month. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in humans. Cases of skin cancer have been on the rise, likely due to a combination of factors. Improvements in access to cancer screening, global pollution and heightened UV exposure, longevity, and more variables may help to explain the increase in skin cancer.
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Insights From an Ice Storm 26 Years Ago and Random Acts of Human Kindness

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By James Goydos
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Home / Featured Content / Insights From an Ice Storm 26 Years Ago and Random Acts of Human Kindness From July 1993 through June 1995, I was living in Pittsburgh doing a surgical oncology fellowship while my wife was living in Philadelphia in a maternal and fetal medicine fellowship. This meant living apart for the first three years of marriage and so I took many long trips down the Pennsylvania Turnpike from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia to spend time with my wife.
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What's your favorite social network?

Linkedin

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

"Combination therapy using riluzole to enhance tumor sensitivity to ionizing radiation", a co-authored patent granted in 2020.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

In the laboratory.

Awards

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Top Doctor For Cancer Care

2017 - Oncology

James Goyods, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Top Doctor For Cancer Care Selections for Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey physicians; awarded to Professors, faculty of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Awards based on board certification, clinical skills, training, additional criteria.

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Patients' Choice Award

2020 - Doctor

James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Patients Choice Award (2012, 2018, 2020) awarded by patients on Vitals.com

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Top Doctor For Cancer Care

2014 - Surgical Oncology

James Goydos, M.D., F.A.C.S. was awarded 'Top Doctor' during tenure as Director, Melanoma and Soft Tissue Oncology Program; specialty: melanoma, skin cancer and sarcomas. Dr. James Goydos was awarded 'Top Doctor' during time as a Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Awards are based on board certification, peer submissions, clinical experience, and other criteria.

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