cancer care

Free Prostate Cancer Screening Offered at Samaritan Hospital in September

August 22, 2017

One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, but early detection can save lives. [...]

St. Peter’s Hospital Rolls Out Red Carpet for National Cancer Survivors Day

June 7, 2017

The St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center rolled out the red carpet on Friday, June 2, to recognize National Cancer Survivors Day and celebrate patients who have fought against and survived a cancer diagnosis.

The St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center rolled out the red carpet last week to recognize National Cancer Survivors Day, and celebrate patients who have fought against and survived a cancer diagnosis. [...]

St. Peter’s Hospital Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer

February 23, 2017

The St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center has received a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC). The center has been accredited by the CoC since 1985. [...]

Women’s Choice Award Recognizes St. Peter’s Hospital as Among Best in Nation for Obstetrics, Heart Care, and Cancer Care

January 20, 2017

St. Peter’s Hospital has received the 2017 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics and Heart Care for the third consecutive year, and Cancer Care for the first time. [...]

NewsChannel 13: St. Peter’s Dedicates Troy Cancer Centers

November 30, 2016

NewsChannel 13 was on hand Tuesday, when St. Peter's Health Partners held a ceremony to rename its two Troy cancer centers in honor of the late Hildegard Medicus [...]

Times Union: Latham salon offers free services to cancer patients

November 22, 2016

The Times Union published a story about Rumors Salon and Spa in Latham generously and compassionately providing free beauty services to women who are patients of the St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center. [...]

Colonie Head Start Students Donate Baskets to Cancer Care Patients

November 18, 2016

Students from the Colonie Head Start program generously donated 10 gift baskets to patients of the St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center. The students, who are as young as for years old, filled the baskets with candy, puzzle books, warm socks, and other items. Included in each basket was a handmade card with the message: "You are worthy of a beautiful life."

Students from the Colonie Head Start program generously donated 10 gift baskets to patients of the St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center. Included with several items in each basket was a handmade card with the message: "You are worthy of a beautiful life." [...]