Cancer News

Lumpi, Upstate’s beloved Dachsund therapy dog, retires
March 8, 2023
Lumpi calmed, comforted and supported thousands of patients—and staff—in his...

Upstate Cancer Center receives grant from American Cancer Society to support patient transportation needs
March 7, 2023
This is the third consecutive year the Upstate Cancer Center has received this...

Sun exposure often a factor in this slow-growing skin cancer
February 16, 2023
Interview with Ramsay Farah, MD, dermatology chief at Upstate

Upstate’s She Matters program receives $50,000 grant from the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
February 9, 2023
Fund name for former women’s NCAA basketball coach benefits Upstate program...

Study compares treatment frequencies for one type of the disease
February 9, 2023
Interview with Jeffrey Bogart, MD, chair of radiation oncology at the Upstate...

Findings of major Upstate-led clinical trial provide patients with new treatment options
January 26, 2023
Study led by Dr Jeffrey Bogart found similar outcomes in once and twice-a-day...

Genetics, family history analyzed before prophylactic mastectomies
January 5, 2023
Interview with Upstate breast surgeon Lisa Lai, MD

The Upstate Foundation receives $230,000 donation from Paige’s Butterfly Run to support pediatric cancer care, research and family services
December 28, 2022
Since 1997, Paige’s Butterfly Run has raised more than $4.5 million dollars in...