What's Up at Upstate
Category: Cancer

New state law targets advanced cancer therapy
February 26, 2025
Critical tool in cancer care is now covered by insurers in New York state

Lung cancer screening can lead to early diagnosis, which can lead to cure
February 19, 2025
Early detection is key to a successful outcome, experts agree

In case you missed it: Upstate news roundup
May 9, 2024
Information on drones, new medical buildings and an anti-violence program

Up Close: How immune checkpoint inhibitors revolutionize cancer treatment
October 11, 2023
These medications are generally well tolerated by patients

Spreading love with a paintbrush
October 5, 2023
An 11-year-old displays her art for Kids Against Cancer

Cancer Care in Verona
September 21, 2023
Branch of Upstate Cancer Center will replace Oneida facility

Vaccine credited with steep drop in cervical cancer
September 14, 2023
Immunization against HPV in teens protects them later in life

Radiation twice a day, or a higher dose daily?
September 6, 2023
Upstate-led research outlines options for lung cancer patients

Navigating prostate cancer, with a pathologist as your guide
August 24, 2023
A quick guide to how the cancer is diagnosed and treated

Recipe: Banana 'ice cream' is simple and satisfying
August 22, 2023
Registered dietitian nutritionist Katie Krawczyk says this simple, creative take...

Have you put off your colonoscopy?
August 17, 2023
Test helps physician detect colorectal cancer early, start treatment

5 considerations for marijuana use in cancer treatment
August 15, 2023
Upstate radiation oncologist Karna Sura, MD discusses a few things for patients...

Liver cancer – the potential side effect of sugar substitutes
August 8, 2023
A recent study links some commonly used sugar alcohols to the disease

Life goes on even as cancer spreads
August 4, 2023
'It's not as bad as you think,' says Vince Lumia of Syracuse

Does sugar feed cancer?
August 2, 2023
An indirect link exists between high sugar consumption and many forms of cancer

Close-to-home care
July 28, 2023
'Mammo van' takes breast cancer screening throughout CNY

For her, survival means starting anew
July 26, 2023
Cancer survivor Sophie Friedman wants people to know that patients don’t...

Recipe: Crustless mini-quiches
June 26, 2023
An easy, and easily adjusted, recipe from a registered dietitian nutritionist