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Male Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Does Not Discriminate

October is widely known as breast cancer awareness month. But, something not widely known about breast cancer is that men can also get breast cancer. While men developing breast cancer is rarer than women, it is not unheard of. The risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer as a man is about 1 in 1,000, but that risk still exists. Breast cancer does not discriminate.

Patient Story: MaryLou Eyester Gonzalez

After discovering a benign papilloma in 2015, MaryLou was vigilant about her breast health. However, she was late for her annual mammogram screening. So when she felt a lump in her breast in December 2019, she immediately contacted the breast surgeon following her for a mammogram and ultrasound. Much to her shock and dismay, the tests detected breast cancer and that the breast cancer had spread to one lymph node. MaryLou headed straight to NYCBS.

Living With Prostate Cancer

Join us on October 2nd, 2022 from 8:30AM-4PM at 1530 Petracca Pl, Queens, NY 11357

Palliative Care and Prostate Cancer

Patients with prostate cancer are living longer than ever before. Palliative care is especially important in prostate cancer because of this and its progressive nature.

Desmond Graham Appointed Vice President of Laboratory Operations

Prostate Cancer Survivors Should Include Dietary Lycopene

Did you know that the phytochemical Lycopene may be helpful to include in the diets of those with prostate cancer?

Women's Cancer Support Group!

The Women's Cancer Support Group, facilitated by Wendy Kaplan, RDN, and Dr. Yelda Nouri, will be held every second Wednesday of each month at our Lake Success office from 6-7 pm.

The Brooklyn Cancer Center

The Brooklyn Cancer Center is located at 86 Fleet Place in Downtown Brooklyn, providing a new home for the region’s top cancer care.

September 2022 Patient Community Meeting

Learn about The New York Cancer Foundation at this month's Patient Community Meeting!

The Buddy System

A cancer diagnosis is staggering; for many, emotions range from fear and anger to sadness and depression. A Buddy System provides one-on-one support for patients throughout their cancer treatment.