Free Colorectal Cancer Forum

SOLD OUT- HOA and Associated Gastroenterologists of CNY Offer Patient Education Forum

about Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Treatment on Tuesday, April 16 - SOLD OUT

East Syracuse, NY – Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) and Associated Gastroenterologists of CNY, PC present an educational forum on colorectal cancer prevention and treatment Tuesday, April 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. The presentation will be held at HOA’s East Syracuse location at 5008 Brittonfield Parkway on the third floor in the cafeteria. It is free and open to the public, and a light dinner will be served. Reservations are requested online at hoacny.com/forum, by email at  rsvp@hoacny.com or by calling 315/472-7504, extension 1303.  

The expert physicians leading the forum include HOA medical oncologists Santosh Kumar, M.D. and Steven Duffy, M.D., along with gastroenterologist Christine Granato, M.D. from Associate Gastroenterologists of CNY. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a discussion with the presenters.

"We are excited to offer this educational opportunity to our community," said HOA CEO Maryann Roefaro. “It is important for colorectal cancer patients and those at risk for colorectal cancer to learn about all of their prevention and treatment options directly from the physicians who can manage all of their care.”

About Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY

HOA is a private, community cancer center established in 1982 with a vision to serve Central New York by providing the highest level of quality care and research to patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. With locations in Auburn, Camillus, East Syracuse and Onondaga Hill, HOA continues that vision with a multi-faceted team dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care. HOA also is the only cancer practice in CNY Certified for Quality by The American Society of Clinical Oncology, and one of only nine practices in the country certified for patient-centered care as an oncology medical home. For more information, visit hoacny.com.

About Associated Gastroenterologists of CNY, PC

Established in 1975, Associated Gastroenterologists of CNY has grown into the largest GI practice in Central New York with seven physicians, three nurse practitioners and one physician assistant. With locations in Camillus, Fayetteville and East Syracuse, Associated Gastroenterologists of CNY also operates Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Endoscopy Centers) in Fayetteville and Camillus. All of their physicians are board-certified in gastroenterology, and the practice is one of the few gastroenterology groups in Central New York that performs EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) for the early diagnosis of intestinal cancers. For more information visit gastrocny.com.