NYOH News

Sarcoma and Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and Trial

July 01, 2014

July is the awareness month for both sarcoma and bladder cancers. Sarcoma cancer is symbolized by a yellow ribbon, while a marigold/blue/purple ribbon is the symbol for bladder cancer awareness. As the region’s largest, most comprehensive provider... Read more


May 23rd Don’t Fry Day

May 21, 2014

The American Cancer Society has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as Don’t Fry Day – a day to raise awareness of sun safety. Learn how to protect your skin and lower your risk for skin cancer. Read more


Dr. Schlossberg on Sunscreen

May 19, 2014

May is Skin Cancer awareness month and Howard Schlossberg, MD, an oncologist at New York Oncology Hematology, was recently interviewed by CBS 6. He discusses ways to prevent skin damage from the sun. Read more


April: Head & Neck, Testicular and Esophageal Cancer Awareness

April 01, 2014

April is the awareness month for four types of cancers: Head & Neck, Testicular and Esophageal cancers. Each cancer is symbolized by a specific color ribbon: Head cancer: Burgundy ribbon Neck cancer: Ivory ribbon Testicular cancer: Orchid ribbon... Read more


Dr. Schlossberg on Cancer Rates

March 25, 2014

Cancer to become number one Killer Updated: Thursday, April 3 2014, 09:25 PM EDT ALBANY — Cancer will soon overtake heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. A new study shows the number of cancer cases will increase by 45%... Read more


NYOH Announces New Clifton Park Cancer Center

February 27, 2014

New York Oncology Hematology Announces Plans for New Cancer Center in Clifton Park Sitterly Road location will be the largest comprehensive community cancer center in Southern Saratoga County ALBANY, NY – In its continued commitment to patients and... Read more


Farrar Named Director of Radiation & Imaging Services

February 18, 2014

New York Oncology Hematology, P.C. (NYOH), the region’s leading provider of community-based cancer care services, has named Megan E. Farrar, R.T., Director of Radiation & Imaging Services. In this role, Farrar oversees radiation and imaging services... Read more


Currier Named Manager of Clinical Research

February 03, 2014

New York Oncology Hematology, P.C. (NYOH), the region’s leading provider of community-based cancer care services, has named GerryAnn Currier, RN, OCN, Manager of Clinical Research. In this position, Currier oversees dozens of clinical and research... Read more


NYOH Announces $3 Million Investment in Amsterdam Cancer Center

January 21, 2014

For Immediate Release: January 21, 2014 Contact: Sarah Bilofsky (518-588-7562) First of its Kind in Area State of the Art New Linear Accelerator Technology Will Advance Radiation Cancer Treatment AMSTERDAM, NY – In its continued commitment to... Read more


Dr. Wu Discusses Medical Marijuana

January 08, 2014

January 8, 2014 Nini Wu, MD, President of New York Oncology Hematology, is interviewed by Benita Zahn, anchor and health reporter at WNYT/News Channel 13. They discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to legalize medical marijuana in New York State, as... Read more