Our Founder
The Pediatric Cancer Foundation New Jersey was founded by James C. Wittig, MD. one of the world’s foremost Orthopedic Oncologists. Dr. Wittig is also founder of Mandala Medical Group and Wittig Wellness.
In addition to inventing limb-sparing and life-saving surgeries, Dr. Wittig has led orthopedic oncology teams at top hospitals in New York and New Jersey, including serving most recently as the Medical Director Orthopedic Oncology and Sarcoma Surgery at the award-winning Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Health System.
During his tenure, the practice grew substantially, and was recognized for excellent outcomes, patient satisfaction, and its residency program which emphasized education, patient-centered care, and medical innovation.
Dr. Wittig was honored by the Sarcoma Foundation of American (SFA) with the prestigious Nobility in Science Award for his decades of innovation, contributions and excellence in delivering positive outcomes for patients. He is respected particularly for his healing of our smallest cancer warriors.
Holistic Healing and Soulful Support for Children and Families
Conceived by top Orthopedic Oncologist, executive, educator, physician, and healer Dr. James C. Wittig, MD several years ago, the primary mission of PCFNJ is to help children afflicted with cancers and their families by helping to offset the extreme expenses, special social needs, and hardships that arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer.
Our aim is to ease treatments, doctor’s appointments, surgeries, hospital stays and rehabilitation so the child and family can focus on healing.
