January 20, 2015
We are pleased to announce that New York Oncology Hematology has reached a contract agreement with Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP). The agreement ensures no disruption of treatment for our CDPHP members. Patients can keep their... Read more
December 09, 2014
New York Oncology Hematology’s physicians, staff and patients have been participating in several local events to raise money and awareness for cancer research and treatment, including: American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer... Read more
October 15, 2014
Mrs. Frances Tonko, mother of U.S. Representative Paul Tonko and an NYOH patient and cancer survivor, recently joined her physician, Arsyl De Jesus. MD, at the Amsterdam Cancer Center. Together, they cut the ribbon to re-open the newly renovated... Read more
September 30, 2014
Dr. Karen Tedesco and NYOH patient Barbara Biondi are featured in today’s Times Union. The story appears on the cover of the “Thrive” section of the paper and focuses the role of genetic testing and how NYOH counsels patients through our Hereditary... Read more
September 05, 2014
As part of the recent “Stand Up to Cancer” national broadcast, NewsChannel13 health reporter and anchor Benita Zahn spoke with New York Oncology Hematology physician Sami Brake, MD and patient Cynthia Applebaum about the critical role that blood... Read more
August 15, 2014
New York Oncology Hematology recently hosted a roundtable event with U.S. Representative Paul Tonko at our newly renovated Amsterdam Cancer Center. Congressman Tonko invited local health care providers, patients and researchers to join NYOH for a... Read more
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 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
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 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