American Cancer Society

WTEN: Colorectal Cancer and Younger People

January 30, 2024

Cases of colorectal cancer are surging in younger people. Dr. Ragavan Siddharthan of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery discusses possible causes, and the symptoms people should be aware of, during an interview on WTEN. [...]

LiveSmart: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Early Detection and Screening is Key

September 28, 2023

Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in New York. Early detection is crucial to better long-term outcomes. [...]

Photo Gallery: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

October 24, 2019

On October 20th, St. Peter’s Health Partners was one of the sponsors and participated at the 24th annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of [...]

WNYT: The Great American Smokeout

November 14, 2018

Anne Lawton, community outreach nurse at the St. Peter's Cancer Care Center, was interviewed on WNYT's Live at Noon about the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout, which takes place on November 15. [...]

LiveSmart: Begin Screening at 45 for Colorectal Cancer

September 6, 2018

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed among adults in the United States. Since there are very few symptoms associated with colorectal cancer, regular screening is essential. [...]

SPHP Colleagues Raise Funds for Breast Cancer, Alzheimer’s

October 26, 2016

Colleagues from St. Peter's Health Partners walked, raced, and paddled for several good causes over the past month, raising money for breast cancer and Alzheimer's awareness and research. [...]