Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, announced the launch of its Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic at the Barry Street Health Center in Olean. The inaugural clinic was held on Friday, November 6, and the service will continue with a follow‑up session on Friday, December 4.
Local expertise brings cancer care closer to home
Nationally recognized oncologist and cancer researcher Dr. Roberto Pili, MD, serves as medical oncology director for Kaleida Health Cancer Care and will lead the clinic. Dr. Pili’s presence means patients in the Southern Tier can receive advanced, individualized treatment without the burden of traveling long distances away from their families and support networks.
“Being part of Kaleida Health Cancer Care allows us to bring expert oncologists such as Dr. Pili to our area and improve cancer care access,” said Bradley J. Chapman, president of Olean General Hospital. “Patients want to know they’re getting the best care possible with experienced providers, advanced technology and near people they know and love. I’m proud to let the community know we have all of this right here in your backyard.”
State‑of‑the‑art facilities support treatment options
OGH recently upgraded the Mildred Milliman Radiation Medicine Center with a brand‑new linear accelerator, a $4 million investment that serves as the cornerstone for all radiation therapy treatments. The Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic focuses on genitourinary cancers—including prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancers—and offers a range of therapies such as chemotherapy, drug‑conjugates, immunotherapies, hormone therapies and nutritional guidance.
Patients and referring providers can schedule appointments by calling 716‑543‑3255 or faxing referrals to 716‑543‑3256. The clinic is located at 528 North Barry Street in Olean.
Dr. Pili’s background reinforces quality care
Dr. Pili is an award‑winning physician and researcher. He also serves as a professor of medicine, chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology, and associate dean for cancer research at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. His training includes a medical degree from the Catholic University School of Medicine in Rome, Italy; an internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center; a postdoctoral fellowship in biological chemistry at the National Institutes of Health; and a clinical research fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins.
“I’m proud to be able to be a part of this expansion of specialized cancer care services in the Southern Tier. There are so many benefits to having cancer care close to home,” Dr. Pili said. “It saves resources for those enduring cancer treatments, saving time and money, and it keeps patients near their support system. The Olean community has been welcoming, and I’m glad to provide these services here.”
Community impact
The clinic’s launch reflects OGH’s commitment to delivering high‑quality health services to the region. By offering cutting‑edge treatments locally, the hospital aims to improve outcomes for patients facing serious cancers while supporting families who rely on close‑by care.
For more information about Kaleida Health’s cancer services, visit kaleidahealth.org/ogh-cancer-care.
Original reporting: WESB (Bradford) — read the source article.
