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Lumpi, Upstate’s beloved Dachsund therapy dog, retires

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...


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