New York Oncology Hematology

Happy Father's Day! We hope everyone's having a wonderful day celebrating the amazing parents and role models in their lives. Do you want to share a message of appreciation? Share in the comments.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to KM Curran Photo for graciously donating their time and talents to capture our survivors, guests, and volunteers with their photo booth at our Survivor's Day Brunch!

Each photo has a story of strength, resilience, and unity. Through their lens, we see not just pictures but powerful reminders of why we come together and the incredible impact of our community. Thank you, KM Curran Photo, for helping us preserve these precious memories!

We want to give a big shout-out to the incredible providers and staff at NYOH who made the Survivor's Day Brunch celebration a success. Their dedication and hard work ensured that our survivors and their guests felt celebrated. They spent countless hours behind the scenes, assembled raffle baskets, secured prizes, and generously gave up a few hours on a Sunday to help at the event. We are truly grateful to have such an amazing team!

Over 600 patients and their guests gathered at the Albany Marriott on Sunday for our annual Cancer Survivor’s Day celebration. We honored the resilience and journeys of our courageous patients, offering hope and inspiration to those still battling cancer. Attendees were treated to brunch, numerous complimentary raffle prizes donated by the NYOH staff and local community and listened to inspirational stories from two cancer survivors who also spoke at the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation's Courage & Cancer event in May.

NYOH welcomes Allyson Letendre Petrone, MHA, BSN, RN, to its executive leadership team as Director of Practice Operations. Read more: https://newyorkoncology.com/about-us/nyoh-news/allyson-letendre-petrone-announcement

Today we’d like to honor the service men and women who sacrificed their lives for our great country. In gratitude for their heroism, thank you.

Courage & Cancer: An Evening of Stories is happening this Thursday! Follow the link to purchase your tickets. This event is open to the public and all funds raised benefit the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation.

NYOH Community Cancer Foundation presents: Courage & Cancer: An Evening of Stories — Cohoes Music Hall Join us for an evening of hope, community, joy, and inspiration as cancer survivors and those affected by cancer tell true, personal stories on stage which bring to life the realities of living with cancer.  This event is a benefit for the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation.

Happy Monday! There are now fewer than 25 spots left for our 2024 Survivor’s Day Brunch. Don’t miss out—secure your place before we start a waitlist. For the latest updates and to register, visit www.newyorkoncology.com/survivorsday.

Already registered? No worries! We’ll send out confirmation emails to all attendees the week of the event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Amy Rudolph, one of our exceptional nurses at our AMC location, who was recognized by the Albany Times Union among the top 25 Capital Region nurses! This year's winners and finalists were praised for their expert care, compassion, leadership, and dedication to their profession. Amy embodies these qualities and more.

Check out the virtual celebration video:

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Happy Mother's Day. You are always in our hearts.

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day and we want to emphasize the importance of regular women's health exams. The most common symptoms of ovarian cancer include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full quickly, and urinary urgency.

Join NYOH for the 2024 Survivors Day Brunch on Sunday, June 9, from 11:00 am -2:00 pm at the Albany Marriott! Celebrate resilience and community with us as we honor cancer survivors and loved ones. Enjoy brunch, raffle prizes, and more! This complimentary event is open to NYOH patients and one guest. RSVP by May 31. Space is limited. See you on June 9!

Visit our website for more information and how to register to attend: https://newyorkoncology.com/about-us/nyoh-news/nyoh-survivors-day-brunch-2024

The Change Health Care outage that impacted our practice also affected our automated billing system's ability to print detailed itemized statements. As a result, your statements will now temporarily only display forwarding balances, differing from what you've received before.

Our billing department can provide detailed billing and payment information over the phone or print an itemized statement at your request. You can reach our billing department at (518) 612-4108 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

May is National Cancer Research Month and we want to acknowledge the innovative research that drives progress in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Do you have a story of progress you want to share?

Trishna Begam - Anchor / Reporter from WTEN interviewed our oncologist Dr. Negandhi, who sub-specializes in breast cancer and Antonietta Rarick, a passionate advocate for women to get their health screenings at Akira Medical Imaging + Wellness. They discussed the recent update by the US Preventative Services Task Force encouraging women to start screening mammograms at age 40.

Watch the segment for more details: https://www.news10.com/womens-health/national-group-updates-breast-cancer-screening-guidelines/

National group updates breast cancer screening guidelines Citing rising rates of breast cancer in younger women, the task force now advises all women to start screening for breast cancer once they turn 40.

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. The most common type starts in the cells that line the bladder, and smoking is the most significant risk factor.

April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress can feel unavoidable, especially during cancer treatment--but there are ways to manage it. Here are some tips:

Some men may experience early signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. While many of these symptoms can be caused by something other than cancer, seeing your physician about any unusual symptoms you are experiencing may lead to earlier, more effective treatment.

The NYOH Community Cancer Foundation is hosting a spring fundraiser, Courage & Cancer: An Evening of Stories on May 23, 2024. Tickets are now on sale!

This is an evening of hope, community, joy, and inspiration, as selected cancer survivors share their personal stories live and on stage. This event is open to the public. ASL access is available.

Hope to see you there!

🎉 We're excited to share that general admission tickets are NOW on sale! Please join us for our spring storytelling event.

🎟 Purchase your tickets here: https://www.thecohoesmusichall.org/events/2024/courage-and-cancer

💛 Learn more about the event:
https://nyohfoundation.org/eveningofstories/

Esophageal cancer occurs in the hollow, muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Here's what you need to know:

The average age of testicular cancer diagnosis is 33. While 8% of cases occur in men over the age of 55, this disease largely affects young adults and middle-aged men.

Esophageal cancer is more common in men than women. According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk is about 1 in 127 men and 1 in 434 women in the US.

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Check back in the coming weeks to learn more.

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers develop in the throat, nose, mouth, sinuses, or larynx. For more information, check this page throughout the month.