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Why choose Hoa for cancer care?

Community General Hospital Campus 4900 Broad RD Syracuse, NY 13215. 315.472.7504. Auburn, NY

Who is Hoa?

Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) has been a private practice dedicated to caring for people with blood disorders and cancer since 1982. If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed, you need answers – and reassurance. Online Patient Bill Pay Virtual Tour Support Programs Locations Patient Portal Adult Cancer Care Blood Disorders

How do I get access to my Hoag medical records?

They will gather information and request you to join our patient portal so forms can be filled electronically. Before you even step into our office, we will work hard at compiling all the necessary information related to your referral, including imaging reports, …

How can I learn more about privacy with Hoag connect MyChart?

Patient Portal Hoag Connect MyChart® Convenient online access to your health records at any time. Hoag Medical Group (HMG) is pleased to announce we are now offering you access to your HMG and Hoag Urgent Care medical records through Hoag Connect MyChart. Hoag Connect MyChart is easy to download and gives you access to: View test results.

What are the different types of blood disorders?

People may be affected by many different types of blood conditions and blood cancers. Common blood disorders include anemia, bleeding disorders such as hemophilia, blood clots, and blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

What is the purpose of biopsies?

Biopsies are done generally to see if cancer cells are present. Imaging tests can measure the size of the cancer and can often show if it has spread to nearby tissues. Blood tests can tell providers about your overall health, show how well your organs are working, and give information about blood cancers.

Can cancer patients have all of the treatments?

A person with cancer may have any or all these treatments. In choosing a treatment plan, the most important factors are generally the type of cancer and the stage (amount) of the cancer. In our office, we have an infusion suite dedicated to our patients.

Can tobacco cause cancer?

Some cancers are caused by things people do or expose themselves to. For example, tobacco use can cause cancer of the lungs, mouth, throat, bladder, kidneys, and many other organs. Of course, not everyone who uses tobacco will get cancer, but it greatly increases a person’s risk.

Can sun exposure cause cancer?

It increases their chance of developing heart and blood vessel disease, too. Spending a lot of time in the sun without protection can cause skin cancer. Melanoma is a very serious form of skin cancer linked to UV light from the sun and tanning beds. Certain chemicals have been linked to cancer, too.

Do you write down your medical history?

Often patients forget the order of events while at a doctor’s office. It is helpful to write down your medical history and the timeline. If you have symptoms write those down as well. If you have had any recent tests or labs, it is helpful to know where they were done and who ordered them.

Is cancer curable?

The prognosis depends on the type of cancer, the stage when first diagnosed, and how you respond to treatment. Though some cancers are not curable, many are treatable that provide as much quality of life as possible. We are always honest and hopeful. Each individual is unique, and each may respond differently to therapy.