Newly Diagnosed
A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming and scary. Patients and their families are faced with a lot of decisions to make in a short amount of time. At CentraState, we believe patients should take an active and informed role in their care.
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When it comes to treating your cancer, the best option is having every option. That’s why CentraState offers the most advanced cancer treatment and technology available, including immunotherapy, hormone therapy, robotic-assisted cancer surgery, video-assisted thoracic surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and groundbreaking clinical trials. It’s everything you would find at a major metropolitan cancer center—right here at CentraState.
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Treating Esophageal Cancer without Surgery
Esophageal cancer is highly treatable when found at an early stage. At the Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState, patients with early-stage esophageal cancer may be eligible for a state-of-the art, non-surgical treatment that allows for a quicker return to work, family, and daily activities. Board-certified thoracic surgeon Igor Brichkov, [...]
Expanding Thoracic Surgery Expertise
Leading thoracic surgeon Igor Brichkov, MD, has joined CentraState Healthcare System, expanding access to the latest procedures for lung and esophageal cancers and benign conditions. Dr. Brichkov is board-certified in thoracic surgery and fellowship-trained in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. “New procedures are available to treat many thoracic conditions, and I’m [...]
Striking Out Thyroid Cancer
After 18 years as a Staten Island bus driver, Middletown resident Chad Frontera finally had his work schedule align with one of the yearly free health screenings offered by the New York City Transit System union. “I never had an indication of any thyroid issues, and I had no [...]