The support services of the Cancer Center include oncology social work, chaplains, individual psychosocial counseling and group support. Oncology nurses can help patients and families plan for treatment. The Karpas Cancer Library, staffed by professional health educators, has an extensive collection for various forms of cancer and can perform searches on the Internet. Since most urinary tract malignancies can be cured when identified in their earliest stages, Continuum Cancer Centers of New York has a major commitment to community education. Regular screenings and community education, in conjunction with Karpas Health Information Center, are an integral part of the service's mission.
New drugs are available through pharmaceutical trials.
Institutional treatment protocols and prospective Quality of Life assessments are also available.