Upstate Cancer Center

03/07/2026

We’re hiring at Upstate Cancer Center at Verona!

Join our Radiation Oncology team and make a difference every day for our patients. We’re currently looking for:

💙 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – job #87521
💙 Radiation Therapist – job #88159

If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive, patient-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now here: https://careers.upstate.edu/home

03/06/2026

Our team at Upstate Cancer Center downtown and across many of our satellite locations wore blue today in recognition of National Wear Blue Day to help raise awareness about colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but it is also one of the most preventable cancers with regular screening. When found early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable.

By wearing blue, we hope to spark important conversations about prevention, screening, and knowing the signs and symptoms.

💙 If you’re 45 or older, talk with your healthcare provider about colorectal cancer screening. It could save your life. Learn more: https://www.upstate.edu/media/colorectal-awareness/index.php

03/05/2026

Please join us in celebrating Carolyn Walker, NP-C, ACHPN, for recently passing her Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse exam!

This certification recognizes Carolyn’s commitment to supporting patients and families with expert symptom management, thoughtful guidance, and care that focuses on quality of life. Way to go, Carolyn!

03/04/2026

Today is International HPV Awareness Day, and we’re sharing the facts you need to stay protected. HPV is common, but with the right tools, we can stop cancer before it starts.

What can you do?:
🤍 Get Vaccinated: No appointment? No problem. The HPV vaccine is available for walk-ins at Upstate’s Nappi Pharmacy.

🩺 Get Screened: Talk to your provider about routine screenings. Screenings save lives.

📖 Get Informed: Check out our flyer for key stats. Learn more about our beneath the surFACE program, an initiative dedicated to HPV education and prevention, here: https://www.upstate.edu/cancer/cancer-care/programs/head-neck/surface.php

03/03/2026

Big congratulations to Diana Clark! 🎉 She’s now a certified Basic Life Support instructor, bringing lifesaving training opportunities to our Verona team.

03/03/2026

If you’re due for your annual mammogram, let us make it easy. The Upstate Mammo Van travels throughout Central New York, offering comfortable and private screenings close to home or work.

Check out their March screening schedule below and find a location near you! Scheduling is simple:
🔗 Visit www.upstate.edu/noexcuses
📞 Or call 315-464-2588

Have questions about eligibility, insurance coverage, or what to expect during your visit? Visit the Mammovan FAQ page: www.upstate.edu/mobile-mammography/faq.php

03/02/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers when caught early.

Visit our Colon Cancer Awareness Month page to explore resources, listen to expert interviews, learn about events, and more:

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or re**um, which are parts of the large intestine. This cancer typically starts as small, noncancerous polyps that may develop into cancer over time. Symptoms often go undetected in the early stages, but symptoms can include changes in b...

03/02/2026

Cancer Center Chaplains' Corner: Well, the Winter Olympics have ended, and the Paralympics will start in just a couple of days. I enjoy watching all the events and marvel at what the athletes have accomplished in their respective sports. At the same time, what I find most compelling are the “human interest stories” - listening to the journeys that athletes and those close to them have embarked upon together. The ups and downs, facing challenges and working to prevail over them, perseverance and resilience, walking alongside one another throughout…

While we may not be Olympic or Paralympic athletes, we, too, are on journeys. We endure and press onward. And we have stories to share. It’s the stories that are significant, and in sharing them, we connect with one another in real and meaningful ways.

Chaplain Kate and I serve in the Upstate Cancer Center, and between us, we are here every day. We’d love to have an opportunity to meet you, to spend some time together, and hear and share in your stories. Walking with you and your loved ones would be a journey that we’d be privileged to share in.

If you’d like to have us stop by, you can ask your nurse or provider to reach out to us. Or, you can contact us by calling Spiritual Care at (315) 464-4687. We look forward to hearing from you.

Until then, peace and blessings be upon you and your loved ones.

- Chaplain Tom

02/27/2026

A routine annual physical. A simple blood test. A life-changing diagnosis.

When Roger learned he had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he faced the question so many patients ask: “Why me?” But instead of looking backward, he chose to move forward, with the support of his care team at Upstate Cancer Center.

Watch Roger’s inspiring journey and see the difference compassionate, expert care can make.

02/26/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Tori Brown, RN, who received a DAISY Award yesterday in recognition of her compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Tori’s nomination captures the impact she has on patients and colleagues: “Tori handled an emergency situation with a level of composure and compassion that speaks volumes about their dedication to patient safety and excellence in nursing practice. This experience reinforced my respect for her as a nurse and as a colleague. Tori exemplifies the values of oncology nursing, clinical excellence, teamwork, advocacy, and compassion, and is truly deserving of recognition through the DAISY Award.”

Please join us in congratulating Tori on this well-deserved recognition! 🌼

02/25/2026

After 28½ years of dedicated service to Upstate, we celebrate the retirement of Bonnie Braddock, MPH, CGC, Senior Certified Genetic Counselor and Team Lead for the Genetics Program at Upstate Cancer Center.

Throughout her career, Bonnie made meaningful contributions to the Pediatric Specialty Center and Upstate’s Center for Development, Behavior and Genetics before bringing her expertise to the Cancer Center in 2020.

Her leadership, deep clinical knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence helped guide our Genetics Program through tremendous growth. Bonnie has been a fierce advocate for her colleagues and the patients she has served with compassion and dedication.

Please join us in congratulating Bonnie on a well-deserved retirement! 🎉

Photo: Many of our genetics team members, including Annette, Cindy, Mary, Jason, Holly, and Kristin, celebrated Bonnie (center) at a special breakfast today.

02/25/2026

Last week, our Adult Hematology/Oncology clinic team kicked off the Year of the Horse! 🐎

In Lunar New Year traditions, the Year of the Horse symbolizes momentum, movement, and energy, which are qualities our team brings to their work every day in caring for our patients.

Staff received Hongbao (red envelopes), a traditional gift given during the Chinese New Year that symbolizes good luck and prosperity for the year ahead.

We’re grateful for the dedication our team shows year-round and excited to carry that momentum forward in 2026!