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Category Archives: cancer
Upstate surgeon speaks about preventive mastectomy
NewsChannel 9 interviewed Dr. Jayne Charlamb, MD, about actress/director Angelina Jolie’s disclosure that she underwent a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of developing breast cancer. The Syracuse television station focused on Andrea Riccelli, another woman who chose to have … Continue reading
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Personalized medicine lecture open to the public May 20
After he receives an honorary degree at Upstate Medical University’s commencement Sunday, Nobel laureate Aaron Ciechanover, MD will give a talk on personalized medicine that’s open to the public from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, May 20 in the Medical … Continue reading
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Cancer Survivors Day organizers select ‘magical day’ theme
Upstate invites cancer survivors of all ages to the National Cancer Survivors Day celebration from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2. Reservations — free for survivors and their guests — are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, and seating … Continue reading
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Final ‘heart and soul’ beams placed at top of Cancer Center
This morning in front of Upstate University Hospital, the last two steel beams of the Upstate Cancer Center were raised into place. We refer to the beams as the “heart and soul” of the center. You see, when we placed … Continue reading
Collaborative Healthcare, from Pediatrics to Geriatrics takes place April 14
Upstate doctors and other health professionals are participating in Natur-Tyme’s 13th annual health fair, “Collaborative Healthcare in 2013: Pediatrics to Geriatrics.” The event, a collaboration between Upstate University Hospital, Crouse Hospital and Natur-Tyme, takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 … Continue reading
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Drug trial looks to extend lives of people with advanced kidney cancer
Chemotherapy used to be the only option for people with advanced kidney cancer, the chemicals attacking the cancer cells along with the body’s healthy cells. A more targeted therapy was designed to zero in on the cancer cells, but its … Continue reading
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Study searches for biomarkers that could identify colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy has the undisputed ability to nip cancer in the bud, but many people find the screening unpleasant. Someday, maybe colonoscopy will be replaced by a simple blood or urine test. Listen: interview about this study A National Cancer Institute … Continue reading
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How to obtain a low-cost or no-cost colonoscopy in Onondaga County
The Onondaga County Health Department’s Cancer Services Program makes cancer screenings such as colonoscopy available for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Program coordinator Jenny Dickinson says about 40 percent of people skip colon cancer screening due to fear, embarrassment … Continue reading
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Wow — lots of cool research, therapy takes place here at Upstate
From my vantage point at work, where I edit Upstate Health magazine and this blog, I have a great window to view the interesting things underway on campus. Today I learned about some really cool research and novel treatments, and … Continue reading
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Why one man goes bald for St. Baldrick’s annual fundraiser
By Jim McKeever On Sunday March 3, Central New York’s population of bald heads will grow by more than 400. That’s how many of us – men, women and children – will gather at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub in Armory … Continue reading
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