
Bruce G Haffty MD FASTRO FACR FASCO FARS
Breast Cancer
Professor of Radiation Oncology, RUTGERS RWJ and NJMS, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
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165 Somerset StreetNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Education & Training
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Radiation Oncology, 1984 - 1988
Yale School of MedicineClass of 1984
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteM.S., Biomedical Engineering, 1976
University of Massachusetts AmherstB.S., 1972
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2027
CT State Medical License 1986 - 2006
MD State Medical License 1989 - 1990
American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ARIA Oncology Information System (for Radiation Oncology), Varian Medical Systems, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification ARIA Oncology Information System (for Radiation Oncology), Varian Medical Systems, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Patient Engagement Portal, Navigating Cancer, Inc., 2015-2017
Clinical Trials
- Radiation Therapy Using Gold Markers in Treating Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2008 Oct 01
- Molecular Markers and Genetic Markers in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Cancer Start of enrollment: 2006 May 01
- Riluzole and Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases Start of enrollment: 2009 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsResults of an American College of Surgeons Prospective National Quality Improvement Collaborative to Successfully Overcome Barriers to Cancer Care Across the US.Kelley Chan, Eileen Reilly, Lauren M Janczewski, Sharon Gentry, Camille Biggins
Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2026-01-01 - 2 citationsPreoperative Radiation Boost Results in Low Rates of Re-excision and Reduced Locoregional Treatment Time in Breast Cancer Patients.Molly A Chakraborty, Zohaib K Sherwani, Lakshmi Rekha Narra, Zeinab Abou Yehia, Nisha Ohri
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-12-01 - Reply to: "Preoperative Radiation Boost in Early Stage Breast Cancer: Effect on Re-excision and Complication Rates," by Sanli, Deniz et al.Molly Chakraborty, Zohaib Sherwani, Lakshmi Rekha Narra, Zeinab Abou Yehia, Ohri Nisha
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- Prevalence of Surface Contamination with SARS-CoV-2 in a Radiation Oncology ClinicMutlay Sayan, Ronald D Ennis, Bruce G Haffty, JAMA Oncology
- SREBP1, Targeted by miR-18a-5p, Modulates Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Breast Cancer via Forming a Co-Repressor Complex with Snail and HDAC1/2Bruce Haffty, MD, Nature
- The Feasibility of Breast-Conserving Surgery for Multiple Ipsilateral Breast Cancer: An Initial Report from ACOSOG Z11102 (Alliance) TrialKelly K Hunt, Armando Giuliano, Judy C Boughey, Laurie Cuttino, Kari M Rosenkranz, Bruce Haffty, Annals of Surgical Oncology
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Tracking the dynamic seroma cavity using fiducial markers in patients treated with accelerated partial breast irradiation using 3D conformal radiotherapyYue NJ, Haffty BG, Kearney T, Kirstein L, Chen S, Goyal S, Medical Physics, 1/1/2013
- TH-C-WAB-07: Optimization of Heart Block in the Left-Sided Whole Breast IrradiationYue N, Goyal S, Park J, Jones S, Xu X, Khan A, Haffty BG, Chen T, Medical Physics, 1/1/2013
- SU-E-T-469: Dosimetric Impact of Whole Breast Treatment Planning with Tissue Heterogeneity CorrectionNishioka S, Kim L, Goyal S, Khan A, Haffty BG, Yue NJ, Medical Physics, 1/1/2013
Lectures
- Beyond whole breast irradiationDallas, TX - 1/1/2017
- Hypofractionation and partial breast irradiationSantiago, Chile - 1/1/2017
- Evolution of Regional Nodal Treatment in Breast CancerMoffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL - 1/1/2017
Other
- Applications of Ear Densitography to Cardiovascular Hemodynamics (M.D. Thesis)Haffty BG, Yale University
1/1/1984 - Electrical Impedance Assessment of Cardiopulmonary Hemodynamics (M.S. Thesis)Haffty BG, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
1/1/1976 - Investigations into the Clinical Implementation of Impedance Plethysmography for Arterial DiagnosisHaffty BG, et al, Final Technical Report, Grant #EPP75-08986, National Science Foundation
1/1/1975
Authored Content
- Prevalence of Surface Contamination with SARS-CoV-2 in a Radiation Oncology ClinicAugust 2020
- Prevalence of Surface Contamination with SARS-CoV-2 in a Radiation Oncology ClinicAugust 2020
- Prevalence of Surface Contamination with SARS-CoV-2 in a Radiation Oncology ClinicAugust 2020
Press Mentions
Aug 21, 2025 RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute to Unveil One of the Most Advanced Radiation Oncology Technologies Available at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer CenterAugust 21st, 2025
Med School Picks Radiologist as Next Dean, plus More Leadership Moves from RadNet, Rutgers and Rad AIAugust 14th, 2025
Biomedical Research Saves Human LivesJune 30th, 2025
Grant Support
- Novel Molecular Markers in Radiation therapyBreast Cancer Research Foundation2007–2018
Professional Memberships
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