New York Oncology Hematology is bringing help for cancer patients home.

Providing quality cancer care is the mission of New York Oncology Hematology, P.C. Formed from the merger of 40 doctors in 9 locations within an six-county area that runs from Amsterdam to Hudson and includes the entire capital district, this medical practice provides state-of-the-art cancer care, right here at home.

Providing a high level of care starts with providing comprehensive care. That’s just what New York Oncology Hematology offers, bringing together the latest scanners, most sensitive diagnostic tests, newest radiation treatment and everything in between – everything, in fact, that many people think they can only find at a hospital.

New York Oncology Hematology’s 9 locations include five cancer centers, fully equipped with cutting edge equipment such as a full diagnostic laboratory, new linear accelerators for use in radiation treatment, PET/CT scanners, and on- site pharmacies. The practice’s affiliation with U.S.Oncology, a large national management company, also gives it access to the latest research studies, which may make patients eligible for earlier access to the newest medications and experimental protocols.

The 40 doctors of New York Oncology Hematology pool their collective knowledge and experience, on both an informal and formal basis.

By pooling their resources, knowledge and expertise, the doctors of New York Oncology Hematology have created a convenient and comfortable alternative to long-distance care.

Compassion on the cutting edge

While equipment, research and experience are important components of providing cancer care, New York Oncology Hematology also places a priority on one other equally important element – compassion.

New York Oncology Hematology also assists patients in finding financial assistance, and facilitates support groups for patients as well as family members. Combining that kind of compassion with the cutting-edge treatment is what cancer care is all about – and it’s what New York Oncology Hematology does every day, with every patient.

What it means to be part of the US Oncology Network

US Oncology is the nation’s largest healthcare services network devoted exclusively to cancer treatment and research. As one of the practices affiliated with US Oncology, New York Oncology Hematology ensures its patients access to the latest technology and treatment advances. With more than 450 sites of services, including 78 cancer centers, in 30 states, US Oncology provides patients with access to benefits that include:

  • Research – In the last 10 years, US Oncology has helped more than 16,000 cancer patients participate in clinical trials and has played a pivotal role in the FDA approval of 24 anticancer drugs. It is currently collaborating with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in more than 70 trials involving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, stem cell transplantation and gene therapy. US Oncology's unique research infrastructure includes more than 300 dedicated professional staff plus a single standardized Institutional Review Board approval process. This highly efficient organization helps to speed drugs from the research lab into the real world, where they can reach patients as quickly as possible.
  • Pharmacy – In today’s rapidly changing world of cancer care, new drugs and therapies are available almost continually. While that’s good news for patients, it also presents a challenge for physicians as they work to keep abreast of the latest developments. US Oncology helps by providing up-to-date clinical information to its member physicians, allowing them to draw upon the clinical experience in the network, interact with colleagues, and have access to current information on new drug therapies.

  • Integrated care – Combining critical aspects of diagnosis and treatment into one patient-friendly location can improve care and make it more comfortable for patients, while also helping doctors with their decision making. That’s why the five cancer centers at New York Oncology Hematology play such a valuable role. These centers allow medical, clinical, pharmacy and administrative staffs to work together to make decisions that best fit each patient – and enable them to make those decisions quickly and easily. Patients benefit from this kind of coordinated care, provided in an environment designed with their needs in mind.