cancer care Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

St. Peter’s Hospital Offering Non-Invasive Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer

June 30, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Hospital and Capital Region Urology are now using high-intensity focused ultrasound to treat localized prostate cancer. The non-invasive procedure offers faster recovery with fewer side effects compared to traditional surgery.

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SPHP’s “Hope Grows Here” Event Celebrates Cancer Survivors

June 10, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

More than 400 cancer survivors and their families and friends attended SPHP’s “Hope Grows Here” Cancer Survivors Day event.

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Emma Stewart Joins Women’s Cancer Care Associates

February 28, 2026 Courtney Weisberg

SPHPMA is pleased to welcome Emma Stewart, NP, to Women’s Cancer Care Associates. Stewart is board certified in adult gerontology primary care and practices gynecologic oncology.

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Lisamarie Payne Joins St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology

October 2, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partner’s Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Lisamarie Payne, NP, to St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology in Albany, in the inpatient setting.

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Dr. Sarah Mattessich Joins St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology

November 1, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is thrilled to welcome Sarah Mattessich, M.D., to St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology. Dr. Mattessich practices radiation oncology at both St. Peter’s and Samaritan hospitals.

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St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology Welcomes Dr. Alexander Garcia

September 27, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates is pleased to welcome Alexander Garcia, M.D., to St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology.

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LiveSmart: Advanced Breast Cancer Surgery – Better Treatment, Better Conservation

October 19, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

Where many cases of breast cancer in the past would not have been considered for breast conservation surgery, new technologies and advanced techniques have revolutionized breast cancer care.

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LiveSmart: Quit Smoking to Reduce Your Risk for Lung Cancer

November 4, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

If you smoke, the most important step you can take to avoid or reduce your risk for lung cancer is to stop. This year the Great American SmokeOut (GASO) is on November 18 and is a great time to consider quitting your tobacco habit.

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WTEN: Critical Blood Shortage Affecting People Being Treated for Cancer

June 24, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

There is a nationwide blood shortage and it is impacting hospitals everywhere. Carolyn Whittaker, RN, an infusion nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, spoke to WTEN about how the critical need for blood could affect cancer patients.

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St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates Welcomes Heather Maggio

May 24, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Heather Maggio, FNP, has joined St. Peter’s Medical Oncology/Hematology. A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Maggio practices hematology and oncology.

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