By Allyson Letendre Petrone, CEO, New York Oncology Hematology
At New York Oncology Hematology (NYOH), our mission has always been clear: to provide the highest-quality cancer care to the patients and families who trust us during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. As community-based providers, we live and work alongside the people we serve. We are not just delivering care—we are caring for our neighbors, our friends, and, ultimately, our extended NYOH family.
Cancer treatment continues to evolve at a remarkable pace. As healthcare leaders, we have a responsibility to ensure that patients across the Capital Region can access the most advanced treatments and technologies available—without having to leave the place they call home. That responsibility is at the heart of our decision to build the NYOH Regional Cancer Center, a new facility designed to expand access to coordinated, comprehensive cancer care for our local and surrounding communities.
The NYOH Regional Cancer Center represents a significant investment in the future of oncology in our region. This center is designed to bring cutting-edge treatment, diagnostics, research, and supportive services together under one roof, strengthening the integrated, team-based approach that is the hallmark of NYOH care.
By centralizing key services, we can enhance collaboration among our physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and support teams—ensuring that every patient benefits from coordinated treatment planning across multiple specialties. This model allows us to deliver care that is not only advanced but also more efficient, more connected, and deeply centered around patient needs.
For individuals facing cancer, where they receive care matters just as much as the care itself.
Traveling long distances for treatment can add stress during an already overwhelming time. Our longstanding commitment has been to make world-class cancer care accessible right here in the Capital Region. The Regional Cancer Center strengthens that promise, allowing more patients to receive advanced oncology services while remaining close to their families, support systems, workplaces, and daily routines.
This is the heart of community-based cancer care: providing exceptional treatment without requiring our patients to sacrifice the comfort and familiarity of home.
Every decision in designing the Regional Cancer Center has been guided by one priority: the patient experience. From the layout of treatment areas to the integration of supportive services, our focus has been on creating a warm, healing environment that reduces complexity and enhances comfort.
Cancer treatment can be complex, but receiving care should never feel overwhelming. Our team is committed to ensuring that patients feel supported, informed, and cared for every step of the way—not just clinically, but emotionally and personally.
At NYOH, patients aren’t just chart numbers or appointment times. They become part of our larger NYOH family. Many of our patients have said that the personal connections they form with our physicians, nurses, and staff make all the difference. That personal touch—rooted in compassion, trust, and true human connection—is something only a community provider can offer. And it is something we cherish deeply.
The development of the NYOH Regional Cancer Center reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, support staff, and partners who work every day to advance cancer care in our region. Above all, it reflects our unwavering commitment to the patients and families who place their trust in us.
We look forward to sharing updates as construction progresses and to welcoming our community into this new home for cancer care.
Together, we are building the next chapter of cancer care for the Capital Region—one grounded in innovation, compassion, and the personal, community-focused approach that defines NYOH.
The NYOH Regional Cancer Center marks an exciting milestone for our organization and the communities we proudly serve. As work continues, we invite you to follow along with updates, milestones, and insights into what this new center will offer.
We are honored to build this future—together, as a community, and as one NYOH family.