Cancer Care
With the opening of the Walker Center for Cancer Care at Samaritan Medical Center in the fall of 2018, we have strengthened our ability to provide a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment right here in Northern New York. With an entire team of experts working together from the moment cancer is suspected and throughout the course of treatment, our patients experience comfort and hope close to home.
Early detection & screening
Early detection of any type of cancer is critical. In most cases, the earlier the cancer is detected, more treatment options are available to the patient. Samaritan Medical Center offers numerous services which screen for early signs and symptoms of cancer. These services include stereotactic breast biopsy, mammography, prostate testing, colonoscopy/endoscopy and more.
Early detection & screening
In addition, our physicians and surgeons have technology and equipment at their fingertips to accurately diagnose cancer and determine the level of intervention necessary to treat it. Diagnostic advances available at Samaritan Medical Center include stereotactic breast biopsy and digital mammography for breast cancer.
Treatment options
Cancer treatment has three primary treatments: surgery, radiation oncology/therapy and chemotherapy – and often, these treatments are used in connection with each other. We have a sophisticated cancer treatment program with the most advanced equipment and services.