- Osteoporosis
- ArthritisQMA’s Infusion Center offers a variety of medications for Hematology and Oncology ailments, as well as a range of other medical conditions. We offer infusion therapy for many conditions, including but not limited to, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and organ transplants. Please call the office for further information. We provide and prepare all necessary medications on site.
- Primary Care
- Smoking CessationOutpatient nurses perform a variety of services collaborating with the physicians, including providing patients and their families with a consistent source of information, education, and support during office visits and home care. The outpatient nurse in collaboration with the physician, can provide expert advice as well as referrals to specialists in other departments such as social work, nutrition, smoking cessation, and integrative medicine.Nurses who administer chemotherapy, biologic therapy, and other therapies through intravenous infusion receive specialized education. The majority of our nurses are Oncology Certified by New York State and are often the members of the treatment team with whom you will have the most contact.
- Immunizations• All visitors must provide confirmation of a negative COVID-19 test within three days (72 hours) of the visit or proof of complete vaccination (vaccination card, NYS Excelsior Pass Wallet app, etc.)
- Internal MedicineAbhisek Swaika, MD is a triple board certified Hematologist and Medical Oncologist. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and fellowship from Mayo Clinic, Florida, where he also served as the Chief Fellow. Thereafter he joined Mayo Clinic, Florida, as a Senior Associate Consultant and held academic appointments of Assistant Professor of Medicine and Oncology.
- Colon CancerA group of diseases which cause cells in the body to change and grow out of control. Most types of cancer cells form a lump or mass called a tumor. (Not all tumors are cancer. A tumor that is not cancer is called benign, while a cancerous tumor is called malignant.) A cancerous tumor can invade and destroy healthy tissue. Cells from the cancer can break away and travel to other parts of the body. There they can continue to grow. This spreading process is called metastasis. When cancer spreads, it is still named after the part of the body where it started. For example, if colon cancer spreads to the liver, it is still colon cancer, not liver cancer.
- Prostate CancerSurgery can be used to take out the cancer. The doctor might also take out some or all of the body part the cancer affects. For breast cancer, part (or all) of the breast might be removed. For prostate cancer, the prostate gland might be taken out. Surgery is not used for all types of cancer. For example, blood cancers like leukemia are best treated with drugs.
- Cancer CareYour cancer care team will be your first source of information and support, but there are many places where you can get more help when you need it.
- Lung CancerSupportive care may also increase survival. A 2010 study of lung cancer looked at patients who were given supportive care alongside cancer treatment. The patients who received supportive care along with cancer treatment lived nearly 3 months longer than the patients who received the cancer treatment without the supportive care.
- Multiple SclerosisPharmacists: Our pharmacists have a combination of over 50 years experience and are knowledgeable in osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, relapsing and progressive multiple sclerosis, transplant rejection medications, antibiotic therapies, side effect management and procedures which are essential to keep patients and staff safe during the administration of these medications, amongst other specialties.
- Depression
- Mental HealthTell the people who are closest to you how you feel. This may not be easy, but it can be a very important way to get the support you need when you need it most. If you have trouble talking about your feelings, you might find a support group or a mental health counselor to help you.
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundDoctors use different types of exams and tests to figure out a cancer’s stage. Depending on where the cancer is located, the physical exam may give some clue as to how much cancer there is. Imaging tests like x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasound, and PET scans may also give information about how much and where cancer is in the body.
- RadiologyPlease make sure you have with you the items necessary for a successful visit; radiology images, your demographic form and patient health history form, photo id, list of medications, as well as your insurance cards. You might also like to bring along a book, magazine, or laptop to help pass the time. We offer wireless internet access.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyThis is an estimate of the extent of the cancer based on results of physical exams, imaging tests (x-rays, CT scans, etc.), and tumor biopsies. For some cancers, the results of other tests, such as blood tests, are also used in staging.
- ChemotherapyDoctors need to know the amount of cancer and where it is in the body to be able to choose the best treatment options. For example, the treatment for an early-stage cancer may be surgery or radiation, while a more advanced-stage cancer may need to be treated with chemotherapy. Doctors also use a cancer’s stage to help predict the course it will likely take.
- Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy uses high-energy particles or waves, such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, or protons, to destroy or damage cancer cells. Your cells normally grow and divide to form new cells. But cancer cells grow and divide faster than most normal cells. Radiation works by making small breaks in the DNA inside cells. These breaks keep cancer cells from growing and dividing and cause them to die. Nearby normal cells can also be affected by radiation, but most recover and go back to working the way they should.
- Reconstructive SurgeryReconstructive surgery is used to improve the way a person looks after major cancer surgery. It’s also used to restore the function of an organ or body part after surgery. Examples include breast reconstruction after mastectomy or the use of tissue flaps, bone grafts, or prosthetic (metal or plastic) materials after surgery for head and neck cancers. For more on these types of reconstructive surgery, see Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer.
- Breast Reconstruction