Cancer

St. Peter’s Radiation Oncology Cuts Ribbon for New Linear Accelerator at Samaritan

January 5, 2021

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. [...]

SPHPMA Welcomes Dr. John Weinhold

December 21, 2020

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. [...]

WTEN: Women’s Health — Primary Peritoneal Cancer

September 2, 2020

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. [...]

WTEN: Local Groups Help Sock Out Cancer

February 11, 2020

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. [...]

LiveSmart: Know the Facts for Cancer Prevention Month this February

February 6, 2020

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Do you know all the ways you can take action to reduce your risk? [...]

Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates Joins SPHPMA

January 16, 2020

Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates and its team of experienced surgeons have joined St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates. The practice features fellowship-trained surgeons Gennaro Daniels, M.D.; Garner Johnson, M.D., FACS, FASCRS; Brian Steckel, M.D.; and Nora Yip, M.D., FACS, FASCRS. [...]