News, Events & Articles

Desmond Graham Appointed Vice President of Laboratory Operations

Prostate Cancer Survivors Should Include Dietary Lycopene

Did you know that the phytochemical Lycopene may be helpful to include in the diets of those with prostate cancer?

Women's Cancer Support Group!

The Women's Cancer Support Group, facilitated by Wendy Kaplan, RDN, and Dr. Yelda Nouri, will be held every second Wednesday of each month at our Lake Success office from 6-7 pm.

The Brooklyn Cancer Center

The Brooklyn Cancer Center is located at 86 Fleet Place in Downtown Brooklyn, providing a new home for the region’s top cancer care.

September 2022 Patient Community Meeting

Learn about The New York Cancer Foundation at this month's Patient Community Meeting!

The Buddy System

A cancer diagnosis is staggering; for many, emotions range from fear and anger to sadness and depression. A Buddy System provides one-on-one support for patients throughout their cancer treatment.

Patient Celebration Day!

Our favorite day has arrived—Patient Celebration Day! Join us on Saturday, September 24th, from 12-4 pm at Bald Hill Amphitheater at 1 Ski Run Lane in Farmingville. Bring the family to enjoy carnival games, raffles, bbq food, and more!

NEW YORK CANCER AND BLOOD SPECIALISTS HAS CONGRESSMAN ANDREW R. GARBARINO (R-NY-02) “SIT IN MY CHAIR”

The majority of Americans fighting cancer receive treatment in a community oncology clinic. Since 2008, more than 1,700 community oncology practices have closed, been acquired by hospitals, undergone mergers, or are struggling financially to compete. As local cancer clinics close, patients are forced to travel farther for treatment, resulting in less convenient and more costly cancer care.

PSMA PET/CT Scan Improves Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment

PSMA PET/CT Scans are improving how the extent of prostate cancer spread is detected and treated.

Prior authorization from insurance companies often delays treatment for patients.

A recent American Medical Association survey found that 94% of doctors reported care delays due to prior authorization, 79% reported that patients abandoned treatment due to difficulties contesting prior authorization, and 28% of doctors said those delays led to serious or life-threatening adverse patient events. We can all agree that this is not the prior authorization system doctors and patients should face.