Tag: Cancer

 New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the appointment of MaryAnn Fragola, DNP, ANPc, ACHPN, to Chief of Wellness Services. “We are proud to welcome MaryAnn Fragola to this pivotal role,” said Dr. Jeff Vacirca, CEO of NYCBS. “With an invaluable tenure of over two decades at NYCBS, MaryAnn’s expertise and steadfast commitment to patient care position her as the perfect leader for our Wellness Services.” Dr. Fragola previously served as Clinical Director of Supportive and Palliative Care. As Chief, Dr. Fragola will oversee a comprehensive range of patient ... Read more

 New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, announced today the opening of their newest location in Middletown. The center located at 419 E Main St, Suite 110 Middletown, NY 10940, will provide patients with access to world-class cancer care, including clinical trial research, close to home. “We are excited to expand our reach in Orange County by opening the doors to our new center in Middletown,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, Chief Executive Officer of NYCBS. “This expansion allows us to better serve the healthcare needs of the community, and we look ... Read more

 New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, is proud to announce the addition of oncologist-hematologist Adam Hines, MD. He will practice at 2236 Nostrand Avenue, NY 11210, and 260 Sunrise Hwy, 3rd Floor, Valley Stream, NY 11581. “We are proud to welcome Dr. Hines to our practice,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO of NYCBS. “His commitment to patient-centered care perfectly aligns with our mission to provide world-class care to our patients.” Dr. Hines has a special interest in Thoracic and head and neck malignancies with a focus on lung cancer. He believes working ... Read more

 It was 2019 and Cinder Ernst remembers the day all too well. An avid motorcyclist, she was having severe pain trying to get off her bike. A trip to the hospital confirmed that she had metastatic bone cancer. “I was devastated. And then, there was this overwhelming sense of calm,” she says. “I knew what I had to do, and that was get back to my first love: writing songs.” And, that’s exactly what she did. Along the way, she discovered a community of like minded musicians, producers and songwriters to collaborate with, share ideas, and most importantly, share an ... Read more

 The Brooklyn Cancer Center (TBCC), a partnership between New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the leading oncology practices in the nation, and The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC), an independent community hospital in Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn, marked a major milestone today by announcing the opening of its newly created center located at 86 Fleet Place in Downtown Brooklyn, providing a new home for the region’s top cancer care. “NYCBS has bridged the gap for patients to receive high-quality cancer treatment close to home,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO of NYCBS. “The Brooklyn Cancer Center will bring state-of-the-art facilities, ... Read more