HUMC GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY CHIEF DR. RICHARD ROSENBLUTH LAUNCHES NEW BLOG, "SeniorsWithCancer.com"

First of Its Kind Blog Devoted to Helping Senior Adult Patients and Their Families

(August 1st, 2007)

 Richard J. Rosenbluth M. D. today launched his new blog site SeniorsWithCancer.com , lending his expertise to the cause of helping senior adults with cancer and their loved ones who are often their caregivers.  Dr. Rosenbluth is chairman of the Geriatric Oncology Program of the Cancer Center at Hackensack University medical center, and Medical Director of the In-House Hospice Program at HUMC.

 Both facilities are the first of their kind in the New York metropolitan area, making Dr. Rosenbluth a pioneer in the emerging field of "geriatric oncology". And now Dr. Rosenbluth is bringing that expertise to the Internet to help senior adults with cancer cope with the unique challenges and issues relating to their condition.

 Dr. Rosenbluth points out that just as a child would see a pediatrician for medical care, an older patient should go to a geriatrician. “Older patients have unique needs because of their often complex medical histories, numerous drugs they are taking, their social situations, possible problems with cognitive dysfunction related to age, and general diminution of organ function that occurs naturally in the older population."

 Dr. Rosenbluth will be using his blog to raise awareness of these issues and give support to seniors and their families who are coping with these difficult circumstances. He will be contributing his ideas and editorials on the blog site weekly, and welcomes the comments and interaction of colleagues, senior adults with cancer and their caregivers.

 Dr. Rosenbluth's blog can be found at http://www.SeniorsWithCancer.com .