Officials Break Ground on 130,000-Square-Foot Florham Park Cancer Center

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and healthcare officials on Tuesday broke ground on a state-of-the-art, 130,000-square-foot cancer center in Florham Park, officials said.

The Summit Medical Group's new MD Anderson Cancer Center is expected to open in 2018, according to a press release. It is an extension of the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.

“Today’s groundbreaking marks another milestone in our ongoing quest to bring world-class cancer care to people all across New Jersey,” Christie said. “This new development also brings more quality private-sector jobs, attracting and retaining the best graduates and professionals for our state’s workforce in this critical field.

"I am delighted that New Jersey’s relationship with MD Anderson continues to
grow, as we add our second major cancer center in this collaboration.”

The new facility is located at 140 Park Ave. near the N.Y. Jets training complex and the BASF Corporation headquarters.

The new patient-centered cancer facility will feature the latest advances in cancer care including medical oncology, infusion, diagnostic imaging, and radiation oncology, according to the press release.

“This project will play a vital role in boosting Florham Park’s economy and in assuring our residents that they need not cross the bridge to access world-class cancer treatment and therapies,” said Florham Park Mayor Taylor. “I am honored to welcome the Summit Medical Group MD Anderson family to my city.”

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