Upstate Cancer Center

11/17/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and we’d like to remind you that Upstate provides a screening test that can catch lung cancer early, when it’s most treatable.

If you smoke or used to smoke, ask your provider if a lung cancer screening is right for you. Early detection makes all the difference.

Read more here:

Early detection is key to a successful outcome, experts agree

11/14/2025

Join us on Thursday, November 20 for a day full of education, awareness, and lung health fun at the Upstate Cancer Center!

Stop by the Cancer Center atrium to:
✅ Visit information tables hosted by Upstate’s To***co Treatment Program and We Matter.
✅ Walk through (and snap a selfie with!) the MEGA Lung, a larger-than-life inflatable lung that helps teach about lung health in a truly unforgettable way.

Whether you’re thinking about quitting, supporting someone who is, or just want to learn more about your health, this event is for you.

Respiratory Therapy & To***co Cessation services assist by providing individual (in-person or phone) counseling/support groups to help you become to***co free.

11/13/2025

We’re seeking an experienced Clinical Leader to join our team! This Grade 20 RN position will support nursing operations and guide quality care. Experience with chemotherapy administration is preferred.

Get all the details and apply online here: https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/registered-nurse-clinical-leader-syracuse-new-york-united-states-b7a3565a-49db-4c4c-b88f-d0dc85317f0d

11/12/2025

Join us for an evening of music, harmony, and gratitude!

Upstate Medical University’s Music As Healing medical students present their fall concert, “Echoes of Falling Leaves,” a celebration of the season through song and sound. Enjoy performances that remind us of the healing power of music.

📅 Friday, November 14
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 Community Folk Art Center, 805 E. Genesee St., Syracuse

Free and open to all!

11/12/2025

The holidays are just around the corner, and today, we got a delicious head start on "Cooking and Coping Through the Holidays!"

Participants joined us in the Nappi Teaching Kitchen for a hands-on session where they prepared a beautiful platter of sweet potato hummus with colorful accoutrements and learned about the power of adding a little extra fiber to their diets. Dr. Eaves also shared valuable insights on coping with holiday stress, offering practical tips to help make the season a little lighter and more mindful.

A BIG thank you to our presenters:
⭐ Dr. Kaushal Nanavati, Assistant Dean of Wellness and Director of Integrative Medicine & Survivorship at Upstate Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Upstate Medical University
⭐ Nick Salvetti, CEC, Upstate Executive Chef
⭐ Katie Krawczyk, MA, CDN, CNSC, Upstate Cancer Center Registered Dietitian
⭐ Dr. Dorianne Eaves, Upstate Cancer Center Psychosocial Oncology Program Director.

Watch for more Nappi Teaching Kitchen events coming up next year!

11/12/2025

Please join us in celebrating our Specialty Certified Nurses and Advanced Practice Providers! Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference for our patients and families, and we love seeing them proudly wear their “Upstate Cancer Center Specialty Certified” shirts.

Across all our locations, including downtown Syracuse, Community, Oswego Hematology/Oncology, and Verona, this amazing team demonstrates their commitment to the highest standards of cancer care every day.

11/11/2025

Today, we thank and honor all who have served our country. Your courage and sacrifice inspire us every day.

11/10/2025

We’re hosting our Hockey Fights Cancer™ Night benefiting Upstate Cancer Center on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Fans have the opportunity to display the names of family and friends who have fought cancer on two of our dasherboard signs in the arena.

📝: http://syracusecrunch.com/dashers

11/10/2025

Happening on Wednesday, November 12...please get all the details below.

Don't miss next week's session with Pharmacist Andrew Burgdorf, associate director of hematology oncology pharmacy services at Upstate. It’s happening Wednesday, November 12, at 5 p.m.

There are so many ways pharmacists assist and support patients during prostate cancer treatments. Learn about their role in developing ideal treatment plans and managing side effects, as well as how various medications work to treat cancer.

Dr. Burgdorf will also provide resources to help with medication-related financial concerns.

Register here for your Zoom link: https://upstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/TsPyg8llQ62cqk3qbaboAQ

11/07/2025

Congratulations to the She Matters team for receiving the Humanitarian Award from the Carol M. Baldwin Fund! Their work is transforming breast cancer outreach across Central New York. Read their story here:

Upstate’s Linda Veit, Liz Fuertes-Binder, and Rachel Ryan-Osiecki receive the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Fund’s Humanitarian Award for their groundbreaking peer-to-peer program that’s reached more than 10,000 women.

11/07/2025

Happy Women Who Curie Day! Today, we recognize the women in radiation oncology at Upstate who continue the legacy of Marie Curie, whose groundbreaking discoveries made modern radiation therapy possible.

Women Who Curie Day honors the impact of women in radiation oncology, medical physics, and radiologic sciences. Please help us celebrate our amazing Radiation Oncology teams!

11/07/2025

We’re excited to announce that Radiology services are now available at the Upstate Cancer Center at Verona! A ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this week marked this important milestone, celebrating expanded access to advanced imaging for patients in Oneida County and surrounding areas. This expansion reflects Upstate’s ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive cancer care and diagnostic services throughout Central New York.

Upstate Cancer Center at Verona offers highly personalized care and the advanced knowledge and technology found at the region's only academic medical center.