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World Cancer Day dispels damaging myths about the disease
Today is World Cancer Day, and the caregivers from Upstate join with the Commission on Cancer in working to dispel damaging myths and misconceptions about the disease — starting with these four: * Myth...
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Cancer survivors, patients make their marks on the Upstate Cancer Center
6-year-old Marrah Smith was one of the first to add her name to the beam. Visitors to Upstate University Hospital get an up-close view of the construction at the Upstate Cancer Center. The now towering...
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Why one man goes bald for St. Baldrick’s annual fundraiser
The author, Jim McKeever gets shaved at the 2010 St. Baldrick’s fundraising event at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub. By Jim McKeever On Sunday March 3, Central New York’s population of bald heads will grow by...
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Wow — lots of cool research, therapy takes place here at Upstate
From my vantage point at work, where I edit Upstate Health magazine and this blog, I have a great window to view the interesting things underway on campus. Today I learned about some really cool...
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How to obtain a low-cost or no-cost colonoscopy in Onondaga County
The Onondaga County Health Department’s Cancer Services Program makes cancer screenings such as colonoscopy available for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Program coordinator Jenny Dickinson...
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Study searches for biomarkers that could identify colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy has the undisputed ability to nip cancer in the bud, but many people find the screening unpleasant. Someday, maybe colonoscopy will be replaced by a simple blood or urine test. Listen:...
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Drug trial looks to extend lives of people with advanced kidney cancer
Chemotherapy used to be the only option for people with advanced kidney cancer, the chemicals attacking the cancer cells along with the body’s healthy cells. A more targeted therapy was designed to...
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Collaborative Healthcare, from Pediatrics to Geriatrics takes place April 14
Upstate doctors and other health professionals are participating in Natur-Tyme’s 13th annual health fair, “Collaborative Healthcare in 2013: Pediatrics to Geriatrics.” The event, a collaboration...
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Final ‘heart and soul’ beams placed at top of Cancer Center
The last two beams were put into place for the Upstate Cancer Center today. Photo by Darcy DiBiase. This morning in front of Upstate University Hospital, the last two steel beams of the Upstate Cancer...
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Cancer Survivors Day organizers select ‘magical day’ theme
Upstate invites cancer survivors of all ages to the National Cancer Survivors Day celebration from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Reservations — free for survivors and their guests — are accepted on...
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Personalized medicine lecture open to the public May 20
Aaron Ciechanover, MD After he receives an honorary degree at Upstate Medical University’s commencement Sunday, Nobel laureate Aaron Ciechanover, MD will give a talk on personalized medicine that’s...
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Upstate surgeon speaks about preventive mastectomy
Dr. Jayne Charlamb, MD is interviewed. Photo by Kathleen Paice Froio. NewsChannel 9 interviewed Dr. Jayne Charlamb, MD, about actress/director Angelina Jolie’s disclosure that she underwent a double...
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Surgeon from Japan learns robotic skills from chief urologist at Upstate
Dr. Gennady Bratslavsky, MD was mentor to Dr. Seiji Matsumoto, MD during his visit from Japan to learn about robotic surgery. Photo by Richard Whelsky. As professor and chair of urology at Upstate, Dr....
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Michael Douglas raised awareness of HPV link to head and neck cancers
Dr. Joseph Domachowske, MD is interviewed by YNN. Medical experts say the human papilloma virus is to blame for a steep rise in the number of head and neck cancers, an issue brought to light recently...
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Grant money boosts research, creates jobs
Gov. Andrew Cumo answered questions from the media during a recent visit to Upstate Medical University. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program and the Nursing program at Upstate will receive a portion...
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Round Up of recent Upstate news and events
Upstate University Hospital offers the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and provides certification and continuing medical education programs to more than 700 EMS professionals annually. Upstate...
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Summer issue of Upstate Health available now
If ever you have wondered, “what is Upstate?” a collection of nostalgia starting on page 11 of the summer issue of Upstate Health magazine will go a long way toward answering that question. The...
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Recreational therapist shares how cancer led to a meaningful life
To stimulate short-term memory, Paul Dunning, right, plays chess with Merrill Cline, 49, in Upstate’s rehabilitation unit. Two weeks earlier, Cline was airlifted to the Upstate Stroke Center after...
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New system will target tumors more precisely
The Upstate Cancer Center will have a Vero Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy system like this, thanks to a donation from SEFCU. The Upstate Cancer Center will add an advanced treatment and imaging...
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Scientists focus on breast cancer solutions with Baldwin grants
Five new breast cancer research activities at Upstate will receive grants this fall from the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. Melanie Rich received this year’s Humanitarian Award. She...
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