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Conquering Cancer TogetherAuthor: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
This series is made possible thanks to a sponsorship from Pfizer, who has joined us in our mission to provide world-class, patient-centered affordable care to patients with cancer and blood disorders in their communities, close to family and friends. This podcast is for cancer patients, practitioners, staff, loved ones and caregivers who help cancer patients and community members interested in learning cancer and health information. On Conquering Cancer Together well talk about the latest cancer health information and take a deep dive into everything we need to know from screening and testing. Well discuss the latest cancer treatment information, research updates, resources to turn to and happenings in our community. Our own Board-Certified Physicians will join us for each podcast for even more specialized discussions. With each podcast we hope that you feel empowered with knowledge and the know-how to take those first steps to go get screened and be proactive with your health.1) https://nycancer.com/2) https://nycancerfoundation.org/3) https://www.cancer.org/4) https://www.knowyourprostateplan.com/5) https://www.thisislivingwithcancer.com/cancer-type/prostate Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Bladder Cancer with Dr. Louis Avvento
Episode 4
Friday, 25 April, 2025
Louis J. Avvento, MD graduated from the University of Rome with a degree in medicine in 1981. He continued with his residency at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, where he chose to submerge himself into the oncology world because, at the time, treatments were limited and patient care was extremely challenging. He wanted to be a part of a healthcare revolution to change the lives of oncology patients for the better and has found it to be the most rewarding career he could have chosen After completing his fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Stony Brook University, Dr. Avvento began a private practice in Riverhead as a solo practitioner with a nurse and receptionist – a staff of three. The practice eventually grew to a staff of forty-five oncology professionals. Dr. Avvento chose the East End of Long Island because in 1988, there were no other practices around. He created a more convenient and comfortable situation for patients. Dr. Avvento is board-certified in four specialties including Internal Medicine, Hematology and Hospice, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care. He has been the Medical Director of East End Hospice in Westhampton, NY since 1990. He is the former Director of Palliative Care at both Peconic Bay Medical Center and Southampton Hospital in Riverhead, NY. He was involved in establishing the Palliative Care Fellowship at Southampton Hospital for training doctors in palliative care. Dr Avvento was also responsible for the palliative care board certification of 4 physicians at the Southampton Hospital and 3 Nurse practitioners at Peconic Bay Medical Center under the newly established palliative care programs. Dr. Avvento is a former board member of Fighting Chance and currently holds an appointment as Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professorship at Mount Sinai. Through the years, Dr. Avvento has received multiple awards in recognition of his outstanding performance and achievements in the field. Accolades include: “Best Doctors on Long Island’ –Newsday, 2008-2019; “Physician of the Year” –Peconic Bay Medical Center, 2005; “Best Doctors” –New York Magazine, 2004/2008; Castle Connolly Top Doctors: New York Metro Area – 2002 to 2008, 2010 to 2014; Patient’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award – 2012; Patients’ Choice Award – 2008 to 2012, 2014; and Compassionate Doctor Recognition – 2010 to 2012."
