Navigating Telemedicine in Cancer Care
Telemedicine may be one of the positive legacies of the COVID crisis. At Wilmot, a team of doctors, nurses and administrative staff moved quickly to get providers and patients online. By the time the ...
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Face to Face: Paula Cupertino on Finding Community and Eliminating Health Disparities
As Wilmot Cancer Institute’s first Associate Director of Community Outreach, Engagement and Disparities, Paula Cupertino, Ph.D., came to Rochester knowing that she had big challenges ahead.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Wilmot Offers Telemedicine Visits for Some Patients
Wilmot Cancer Institute is offering some telemedicine appointments to help protect our patients, staff and community during the coronavirus pandemic. Here, we answer common questions Wilmot patients ...
COVID-19 and Cancer: Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to some common questions about COVID-19 and what you can do.
Cupertino to Lead Community Engagement and Disparities Research at Wilmot
Paula Cupertino, Ph.D., will join the University of Rochester Medical Center as Professor of Public Health Sciences and Oncology and as Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Associate Director of Community ...
Nurse Scientist Partnership Drawing More Nurses into Research
In a collaborative effort, Wilmot and the University of Rochester School of Nursing support nurse-initiated research programs through the development of the Oncology Nurse Scientist Partnership.
Driving Away Fear, Improving Outcomes for Children Receiving Radiation
Working with pediatric patients in Radiation Oncology, Julie Natale, R.N., B.S.N., noticed the fear that would set in when it was time for treatment. She wanted to help so she asked: How could we ...
Living Well, with Cancer
Melissa Sciortino was tired of being tired. She was eight months pregnant in 2014 when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. When her cancer spread, she knew she had to do something, and that led ...
Not Just a Nurse, but a Friend: The Glory of a Little Kindness in the Face of Cancer
Albert Smith had been living with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) for a few years. For a while, he has been coming to Wilmot for infusions. That’s where he met and befriended a nurse named Kelley ...
Vocal Cord Cancer Survivor Receives Recognition for Supporting Other Survivors
Diagnosed with vocal cord cancer in 2011, Bob Crum immediately started attending meetings with SPOHNC-Rochester, a support group for patients with oral, head and neck cancers. He instantly fit right ...
University of Rochester Receives $1M NYFIRST Grant to Support Recruitment, Retention of Scientists
The University is among the first institutions in the state to receive this funding, which is designed to encourage recruitment and retention of exceptional life sciences researchers focused on ...
URMC Recognized by American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer
URMC is only the sixth institution in the country and the only one in New York and the Northeast to receive this accreditation so far.
Strong Memorial Hospital Earns Blue Distinction Specialty Care Designation for Cellular Immunotherapy – CAR-T
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recognizes Strong Memorial Hospital as one of the first hospitals to receive a designation under the new Blue Distinction® Centers for Cellular Immunotherapy – CAR-T ...
No Meat, Dairy, Added Sugar, or Processed Foods: Will it Help Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients?
Thomas Campbell, M.D., a worldwide bestselling author and authority on nutrition and a family physician at the University of Rochester Medical Center, is conducting an eight-week pilot study among ...
Integrative Oncology and Wellness Center Opens at Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Pluta Cancer Center
The new Pluta Integrative Oncology & Wellness Center is the first program of its kind in the region. It is designed to help patients incorporate complementary therapies and lifestyle modifications ...
Sugar and Cancer: Wilmot Registered Dietitians Weigh In on What You Should Know
Sugar. It’s a topic that often comes up when discussing diet, particularly for those concerned about cancer. Some may wonder about the impact of eliminating sugar when it comes to cancer risk, but ...
Brain Cancer Symptoms: When should I see a doctor?
Brain cancer is fairly rare compared to other types of cancer, but knowing common symptoms of the disease is important. If you experience these or other symptoms, it's important to tell a medical ...
New Book by UR Medicine Gynecologist, Wilmot Experts Explores Menopause and Breast Cancer
UR Medicine gynecologist James R. Woods Jr., M.D., and experts from Wilmot Cancer Institute have compiled a new book titled The Little Book of Menopause: Living with the Challenges of Breast Cancer.
Face-to-Face with a Top Urologist and Wilmot Partner
Jean Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., is hard to miss on the campus of the University of Rochester Medical Center. At 6 feet, 5 inches tall, the renowned surgeon is often seen striding down corridors in scrubs ...
Leveling Up
Driven by the possibilities of immunotherapy, Peter A. Prieto, M.D., M.P.H., and Minsoo Kim, Ph.D., are working together to find new ways to improve responses to these promising treatments.
A Cornerstone and Catalyst for Hope
Even on the gloomiest days, light streams through the wall of windows in the lobby of the Wilmot Cancer Center. It fills the patient rooms on the building’s upper floors, and it brightens areas on ...
Radiation Oncology Staff team up to Create Educational Coloring Book for Kids
A team in Radiation Oncology at Wilmot Cancer Institute created a new coloring book to help make it easier to explain radiation therapy to kids.
Epstein Awarded American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professorship
With this award, Ronald M. Epstein, M.D., professor of Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Oncology and Medicine (Palliative Care), will continue his studies of doctor-patient communication.
Inaugural Wilmot Distinguished Professor, Director of Translational Research to Join Wilmot Cancer Institute
Paula M. Vertino, Ph.D., will focus on building collaboration among scientists and clinicians to advance laboratory discoveries into technologies or treatments in the clinic.
Looking to RNA for Answers
Wilmot scientists are studying how this versatile molecule may lead to new cancer treatments.
After brain cancer surgery, patient feels superhero connection
Many young men would love to be Wolverine. For one brain cancer patient, it became an inspiration to be strong and to help others.
Hitting the Target on CML Becomes 'Gift of Grace'
In the span of a few months back in 1997, when Minette Beabes was 31 years old, she experienced the true highs and lows of life. The high was the birth of her son. Three months later came the low — a ...
Zent Named Editor-in-Chief of Leukemia Research
Clive S. Zent, M.D., professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, has taken the reins as editor-in-chief at Leukemia Research, an international journal focused on basic and applied ...
Tips from our Oncology Dietitians: When life gives you lemons, use them to flavor your foods
When you think about lemons and limes, sugar-laden summer beverages may come to mind. However, these brightly colored fruits can have a place in a healthy, whole-food, plant-based diet. Two of Wilmot ...
Dansville Ovarian Cancer Survivor Takes Action to Help Others with Cancer
After an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment where many showed support, Jennifer Howe wanted to give back. She began an organization called Cancer Comfort Bags that gives bags with useful items to ...
Breast cancer survivor: Stay active and trust your instincts
For Joanne Gernon, staying active and supporting others has helped her keep metastatic breast cancer from taking over her life.
Clinical trials at Wilmot aim to improve treatment for cervical cancer
A century ago, cervical cancer ranked as one of the deadliest cancers among women. Today, cure rates are high — around 90 percent — for these cancers found in the early to middle stages. Advanced ...
Radiation Patients Can Herald the End of Treatment with New Bell
Donated by Mike Mager, who underwent 33 radiation treatments at Wilmot, the bell signifies hope, strength and the beginning of a new chapter for patients.
Finding Cancer's Fingerprint
In cancer, pathology plays a key role in determining treatment options. Using a microscope to examine cells and tissue collected from a biopsy, pathologists can identify what type of cancer a patient ...
The Story of Brain Mapping
How new science is helping surgeons remove tumors without disrupting a patient's livelihood
Celebrating Nurse Scientists
Patients prosper when the "bench" is stationed at the "bedside"
Mustian Selected as Fellow by Elite National Leadership Program
Karen Mustian, Ph.D., M.S., M.P.H., has been named a Fellow in the 2017-18 class for the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Program at Drexel University College of ...
Caregiving, holidays and the art of negotiation
Holidays and other big occasions come with traditions to uphold and expectations to meet. Cancer can change all of that — leaving you and your loved ones to negotiate what to do when what you want ...
Wilmot Researchers Share Latest in Geriatric Oncology at International Conference
Members of Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Geriatric Oncology team shared their findings and expertise at the recent International Society of Geriatric Oncology annual conference.
How do I quit smoking? Create a plan to kick the habit
So you're ready to give up smoking. Now what? Nurse practitioner Patricia Mallaber with Wilmot's Tobacco Dependence Treatment Program offers some tips.
After head and neck cancer, training for Thanksgiving
When you’re learning to swallow again after treatment for head and neck cancer, preparing for Thanksgiving can be like training for a marathon. It can be physical, mental and intense, but absolutely ...
The Future of Esophageal Cancer: Clinical Trials at Wilmot Attempt to Improve Treatments
Researchers at Wilmot Cancer Institute are working to improve treatment for esophageal cancer, a disease that affects 17,000 Americans each year. Often diagnosed after the cancer has spread, the ...
From AML to Ph.D.: How Wilmot helped one patient diagnosed with leukemia
Ege Ozen was working toward his Ph.D. in Political Science when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). His oncology team at Wilmot and his wife have helped him through, and he achieved ...
Four things to know about prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. Each year, approximately 161,000 men in the U.S. are diagnosed with this type of cancer, including approximately 630 in Monroe County ...
Lymphoma: Targeting treatment for special populations
Patrick Reagan, M.D., is working with Wilmot's Geriatric Oncology team, to develop a targeted approach for treating older adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Lymphoma: Looking for Clues in the Immune System
Wilmot researchers are studying the non-cancer cells in a tumor — known as the tumor microenvironment — to learn more about the important role they play in the course of lymphoma.
Sun protection is crucial during, after treatment
Chemotherapy and radiation can increase your sensitivity to the sun, putting you at risk for burns. Even if you’re not sunbathing, it’s important to take precautions any time you’ll be outside.
Following Family History
Wilmot's new Hereditary Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction Clinic supports patients with inherited cancer syndromes and strong family histories of cancer.
Strategies for eating safely at summer picnics
Summer picnics and barbecues are a great time for family and friends but if your immune system is weakened by cancer treatment, these events can also be fraught with food-safety challenges. That ...
Finding Hope and Time
A complex, innovative surgical procedure offers a new option for those facing metastatic colorectal cancer.
Gene Study Points Researchers toward New Pathway for Leukemia
Leukemia is one of the hardest cancers to treat, but scientists have discovered a new, targetable pathway in one of the worst subtypes of the disease.
Free Workshop Focuses on Caring for a Loved One with a Primary Brain Tumor
This free, daylong workshop on April 1 will provide tips on how families can cope and strategies to help caregivers take care of themselves.
Screening is Key to Prevention, Early Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
Because there usually aren’t any symptoms of cervical cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage, screening is essential.
Wilmot Cancer Institute to host Feb. 11 Survivorship Symposium
The event is open to those undergoing cancer treatment, those who have completed treatment and caregivers.
Temple Joins UR Medicine as Chief of Colorectal Surgery
Temple also will lead the Surgical Health Outcomes & Research Enterprise (SHORE) and serve as professor of Surgery in the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
With Fresh Perspectives, Research Team Studies Needs of Older Patients
Wilmot researchers are taking on a wide variety of investigations all under the umbrella of “cancer and aging,” including studies of biomarkers for aging, the way aging cells respond to the stressful ...
Building Bridges: Researchers Link to Community
As researchers in Wilmot’s Cancer Control and Survivorship Program, Charles Kamen, Ph.D., and Matt Asare, Ph.D., have been focusing on the best ways to deliver clinical trials to underserved patients ...
Hot Topic: Manipulating Cell Metabolism to Attack Cancer
Wilmot scientists have identified cancer-causing mutations that control and alter the way cancer cells biosynthesize and replicate.
Pathologist Seeks Earlier Answers for Families with Lynch Syndrome
Lynch syndrome is one of the most common inherited conditions that raises a person’s risk of colorectal cancer. Pathologist Jennifer Findeis-Hosey, M.D., is looking for ways to identify clinical and ...
Cellular Environment Surrounding Cancer Cells: Friend or Foe?
Studying the microenvironment is a research pillar at the Wilmot Cancer Institute, and scientists are looking at it from every angle.
Cancer: How Do I Tell My Kids?
One of the hardest parts of a cancer diagnosis can be breaking the news to children. Wilmot Cancer Institute Social Worker Judy Zeeman-Golden shares advice on talking to kids about cancer.
New Clinical Trials Advance Treatment, Diagnosis of Gynecologic Cancers
Wilmot offers the most extensive portfolio of clinical trials for gynecologic cancers in the region. In addition to large national treatment trials, Wilmot also offers trials that are available only ...
No Longer Science Fiction, Immunotherapy Offers Second Chances to Patients, New Opportunities for Research
Among today's most promising clinical developments, immunotherapy aims to boost, restore, or improve the body’s natural defenses to fight cancer.
Caregiving from Afar: How to Help When You Can't Be There
Helping to care for a loved one from miles away is hard, but Wilmot Cancer Institute social worker Sandra Sabatka shares some ideas for how to stay involved.
Community Invited to Sneak Peek of Wilmot Cancer Institute's Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center
Tours of the nearly completed facility, located at on the Noyes Health campus in Dansville, will be offered on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dr. Alissa Huston offers some tips for coping with metastatic, or stage IV, breast cancer.
Q&A: Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer
Wilmot Cancer Institute medical oncologist Dr. Alissa Huston answers some of the commonly asked questions about metastatic breast cancer.
Fact Check: Breast Cancer and Nutritional Supplements
Wilmot researcher Luke Peppone, Ph.D., MPH, shares insight on the role of nutritional supplements for women who have a history of breast cancer.
Yoga Can Benefit Both Body and Mind
Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India, but modern research is finding it has many benefits for our health, even for people with cancer. UR Medicine’s Dr. Karen Mustian shares a few ...
Wilmot Cancer Institute celebrates 3,000th blood and marrow transplant
The Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute recently performed its 3,000th transplant. The program, which opened in 1989, treats both adults and children ...
Scanxiety: Coping with Fear About Cancer Tests
If you have cancer or are a cancer survivor, you’ll likely undergo tests to determine the effectiveness of your treatments or to learn if your cancer is in remission. Getting a scan can be ...
Becoming Flexitarian: 3 Tips for Eating Less Meat
Eating a plant-based diet has many advantages, including reducing your risk for certain types of cancer. You don't have to eliminate all animal products from your diet to see benefits. Wilmot's ...
Multidisciplinary care: Preparing patients for treatment and beyond
A multidisciplinary approach is central to Wilmot’s philosophy and part of what differentiates Wilmot from other providers in upstate New York.
Tips for Exercising After a Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer survivors can benefit in many ways by increasing their physical activity through regular exercise, according to a number of clinical studies. Michelle Porto, Karen Mustian and Po-Ju Lin from ...
Cancer Treatment: Is a Clinical Trial Right for You?
When it comes to cancer, the treatments available today are better than what we had even 10 years ago, but they are still not perfect. The only way to continue improving treatment for any disease is ...
Community Talk on Coping with Cancer in Batavia on June 8
This free community talk will include topics such as treatment options, second opinions, clinical trials, and financial and legal considerations.
Q&A: Understanding Esophageal Cancer
Dr. Mohametaki Tejani answers some common questions about esophageal cancer and how you can reduce your risk.
Wilmot's Discovery Ball Raises More Than $620,000 for Breast Cancer Research
Nearly 700 donors, faculty, staff and patients attended the 17th annual Discovery Ball on Saturday, April 30, at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester to support UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute.
UR Medicine’s 7 Radiation Oncology Sites Earn National Accreditation
UR Medicine Radiation Oncology’s locations in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region have been awarded a three-year term of accreditation by the American College of Radiology.
URMC to Partner with Livingston County Organizations to Develop Virtual Rural Oncology Community
A cross-disciplinary team from the University of Rochester Medical Center is partnering with the Livingston County Department of Health, Tri-County Family Medicine, Noyes Health and local cancer ...
Wilmot’s Comprehensive Breast Care at Pluta Receives Prestigious Accreditation
Wilmot Cancer Institute’s Comprehensive Breast Care at Pluta has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program ...
Southern Tier Oncology Joins UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute
Pradeep Sharda, M.D., and Varsha Sharda, M.D., of Southern Tier Oncology LLC in Hornell are joining UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute as Associate Professors of Clinical Medicine effective Jan. ...
Construction Begins on the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center
UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute and Noyes Health, Jones Memorial Hospital and UR Medicine Radiation Oncology celebrated the start of construction on a regional cancer center based in Dansville, ...
Wilmot Cancer Institute Batavia to Host Free Open House on Oct. 29
Meet the staff and tour the newly renovated Wilmot Cancer Institute Batavia building during this free event.
Community Invited to Groundbreaking for Myers Cancer Center
UR Medicine's Wilmot Cancer Institute, Noyes Health and Jones Memorial Hospital will break ground for the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center in Dansville on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The event, which will ...
Wilmot Cancer Institute to open new Geneva office
Beginning Sept. 14, patients who need medical oncology, hematology and chemotherapy/infusion services will be seen at the new building, which is about twice the size of the current Geneva clinic.
Clinical trials: The root of progress, the future of excellent cancer care
Cancer is a complex set of diseases, and clinical trials play a major role in helping scientists methodically gather the evidence to introduce new treatments. A major strength of the Wilmot Cancer ...
More than medicine: Palliative care helps patients undergoing cancer treatment
Sometimes confused with hospice, palliative care focuses on alleviating the pain and symptoms — such as nausea and shortness of breath — that can come with a serious illness like cancer and its ...
New physician joins UR Medicine Radiation Oncology in Hornell
Varun K. Chowdhry, M.D., has been named the Lead Radiation Oncologist at UR Medicine Radiation Oncology in Hornell.
Wilmot Cancer Institute Re-certified by Prestigious National Quality Improvement Program
UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute has received reaccreditation by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology ...
Surgical Nurse Practitioner Honored by Genesee Valley Nurses Association
Peggy Lamark, R.N., FNP-C, was honored recently with the 2015 Nursing Practice Award by the Genesee Valley Nurses Association.
Wilmot Cancer Institute Inspiration Award Goes To Pancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York
In recognition of the group’s dedication and support for cancer research, PCAWNY will be honored with the Inspiration Award at Wilmot Cancer Institute’s annual Discovery Ball on Friday, May 29, at ...
$2 Million Gift Will Create Regional Cancer Center Serving Dansville, Wellsville, Hornell
Representatives from UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute, Noyes Health, Jones Memorial Hospital and UR Medicine Radiation Oncology in Hornell announced today that they are collaborating to develop ...
Bucci Family Supports Breast Cancer Research at Wilmot Cancer Institute
A $1 million commitment from Joseph G. and Elaine Bucci of Piffard, Livingston County, will support breast cancer research at UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute. The Bucci Family Breast Cancer ...
Free Workshop April 18 Focuses on Caring for a Loved One with a Primary Brain Tumor
This day-long workshop will address the unique challenges that families face in caring for an adult with tumors that originate in the brain.
Wilmot Cancer Institute to Build New Interlakes Hematology and Oncology Clinic in Geneva
The new building will accommodate the growing number of patients who are seen at the clinic and will help to ensure high-quality cancer care for patients in Geneva and surrounding communities.
Deborah J. Ossip, Ph.D., to lead Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco in 2016
Deborah J. Ossip, Ph.D., professor of Public Health Sciences and Oncology, has been elected 2016 president of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Ossip will serve as president-elect ...
UR Medicine's Wilmot Cancer Institute Opens Clinic in Batavia
Wilmot Cancer Institute Batavia, formerly Batavia Radiation Oncology Associates, has opened its offices at 262 Bank St. after several weeks of construction.
UR Smoking Cessation Expert: Resolve to Quit Without E-Cigarettes
Quitting smoking is one of the most common resolutions Americans make each New Year. Those looking to quit should think twice about using electronic cigarettes as a tool for breaking their habit, ...
URMC Mourns Passing of Philip Rubin, Pioneer in Radiation Oncology
Philip Rubin, M.D., professor and chair emeritus of Radiation Oncology, died Sept. 24 at the age of 87. Among the founding members of what is now the Wilmot Cancer Institute, Rubin was a leader in ...
Breast Health Day to Focus on Screening and Staying Well
Learn what every woman should know about breast imaging, what a biopsy can tell you about breast cancer risk and what you can do to minimize your risk during Breast Health Day on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Wilmot Cancer Institute, Melissa's Living Legacy to Collaborate on Services for Teens, Young Adults
Beginning in September, Wilmot Cancer Institute and Melissa’s Living Legacy Teen Cancer Foundation will collaborate on an innovative program to help teens and young adults navigate life during and ...
URMC receives grant to help health centers reach patients who smoke
The University of Rochester Medical Center has been awarded a five-year grant totaling $1.49 million to work with health care systems to improve delivery of care for tobacco dependence. This grant ...
Wilmot Family and the James P. Wilmot Foundation Give $4 Million for Cancer Research at University of Rochester
Citing a commitment to cancer research that spans three generations of Wilmot family members, Wilmot Cancer Institute director Jonathan W. Friedberg, M.D., M.M.Sc., announced combined gifts totaling ...