While barriers to care exist across the spectrum for the LGBTQ population, they are particularly acute when it comes to dealing with cancer issues. [...]
Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology at St. Peter's Health Partners, discussed esophageal cancer during an interview on WNYT's Health Beat with Benita Zahn. [...]
Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine expanded to those with cancer in New York state on February 14. Ajaz Khan, M.D., medical director of medical oncology for SPHP, spoke to WTEN/News10 about why timing is so important when it comes to vaccinating cancer patients. [...]
The Radiation Oncology department at Samaritan Hospital is now home to a brand new linear accelerator. This is the newest technology that can be offered to cancer patients and represents St. Peter's Health Partners' dedication to providing the best care possible for our patients. [...]
John Weinhold, M.D., has joined St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates. Dr. Weinhold practices medical oncology and hematology at the Hildegard Medicus Cancer Center, located at Samaritan Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Troy. [...]
Heidi Godoy, M.D. , a gynecologic oncologist practicing with Women's Cancer Care Associates and affiliated with St. Peter's Hospital, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss primary peritoneal cancer (PPC). A relatively rare cancer, PPC can be difficult to diagnose in the early stages of the disease. September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. [...]
Peter Semenza, vice president of philanthropy for St. Peter's Health Partners (SPHP), appeared on WTEN to discuss SPHP's involvement in the Sock Out Cancer program. The program raises money to help cancer patients with a wide variety of needs. [...]