2005 Releases

Tree of Hope December 6: Nov-29-2005 — Bring your family down for a fun-filled evening at the annual Tree of Hope lighting festivities taking place Tuesday, December 6, 4:30-6 pm, at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Roswell Park Scientist Joins 2005 Tour of Hope Team: Sep-23-2005 — Harry K. Slocum, PhD, Departments of Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, RPCI, has been selected to be a member of the 2005 national Bristol-Myers Squibb Tour of Hope.
Dr. Harry Slocum Joins Lance Armstrong on Tour of Hope: Sep-20-2005 — Please visit the Cancer Promise to share your signature and help Dr. Harry Slocum share the stories from Roswell Park.
Roswell Park Faculty Present at National Radiotherapy Meetings: Sep-12-2005 — Members of the Medical Physics division of the Department of Radiation Medicine recently presented research at the annual meetings of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and the Radiotherapy Service Engineers Association.
Roswell Park Wins 2005 National Health Information Award: Sep-12-2005 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) was selected as a winner in the 12th Annual National Health Information Awards. This program recognizes the nation’s best consumer health information programs and materials.
Breast and Gynecologic Cancers: 2005 Update: Aug-29-2005 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) invites gynecologists, oncologists, internists, family medicine physicians and other healthcare professionals to participate in “Breast & Gynecologic Cancers: 2005 Update,” Saturday, September 10, 7:30 am to 1 pm.
Carly's Crossing 05: Aug-24-2005 —
Fifth Annual Leonard L. Weiss Memorial Lecture: Aug-12-2005 — Francis C. Szoka, Jr, PhD will present the Fifth Annual Leonard L. Weiss Memorial Lecture, Wednesday, September 21, at 8 am at RPCI. The lecture is open to the public.
MEDIA UPDATE: Prostate Cancer: Road Map to the Future: Jul-27-2005 — This program celebrates the 25th anniversary of the PSA test. Please click to view media surrounding this event.
Nationally Recognized: Jul-08-2005 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute ranks among the nation's top 50 cancer hospitals, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2005 annual listing of "America's Best Hospitals" (July 18 issue).
A Golden Opportunity for the Summertime: Jul-06-2005 — The Plateletpheresis Center at RPCI is asking individuals to donate blood platelets for cancer patients this summer.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Jump 05: Jun-29-2005 —
Prostate Cancer: Road Map to the Future: Jun-27-2005 — National experts in prostate cancer will gather for “Prostate Cancer: Road Map to the Future,” hosted by Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), July 28 – 30, 2005, Niagara Falls Conference Center, 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY, USA.
Patelet Donation: Jun-15-2005 — Members of the Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 214, a commissioned Naval reserve unit, are donating time and platelets to Roswell Park.
Cancer Survivorship Celebration at Roswell Park: May-27-2005 — RPCI will join over 700 communities throughout the United States and Canada in celebration of the 18th annual National Cancer Survivor’s Day, Sunday, June 5, 1 - 4 pm, in the WJK Park & Gardens at Roswell Park.
Roswell Park Offers Oncology Update: May-23-2005 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will host “Highlights from ASCO 2005,” Saturday, June 18, 7:30 am – noon, in the Hilleboe Auditorium, Research Studies Center, RPCI, Elm & Carlton Streets.
Helping Hands Event: Apr-16-2005 — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will host the 49th Annual Volunteer Recognition Event. Hundreds of “Helping Hands” volunteers to be honored.
Magic Show Raises $1000 for Cancer Survivor's Day: Apr-12-2005 — The Magic Show on Saturday, April 9, drew a crowd of over 200 and raised over $1000 for Cancer Survivor's Day. CSD will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2005.
Magic Show at Roswell Park: Apr-04-2005 —
Tax Return Check Off: Mar-28-2005 — New York State has included the Prostate Cancer Research fund as a check-off donation option on the 2004 New York tax returns.
Art Collection Donated to Roswell Park Cancer Institute: Mar-16-2005 — A collection of 12 framed, original photographs by internationally-known social documentary photographer, Milton Rogovin will be on permanent display in the Dermatology Center at Roswell Park.
Roswell Park Achiever Awards: Mar-05-2005 — Park Achiever Awards were presented to four employees on February 22, 2005. The awards recognize excellence, achievement and dedication in four different categories: Administration, Scientific, Clinical Care and Nursing.
Roswell Park Faculty to Address National Cancer Conference: Mar-05-2005 — David C. Hohn, MD will address the Tenth Annual Conference of the NCCN, March 17, in Hollywood, FL. In addition to Dr. Hohn, Maria R. Baer, MD and Myron S. Czuczman, MD, have been invited to be part of the roster of distinguished speakers...
RPCI Approved by the American College of Surgeons: Mar-04-2005 — The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has granted approval to the cancer program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).
Celebrate Breast Cancer Survivorship: Mar-02-2005 — The WNY Breast Resource Center at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), will host the “After Breast Cancer Treatment Support Group” on Monday, March 7, at 7 pm in the conference room at Parkview Health Services, 1770 Colvin Blvd., Tonawanda.
Roswell Park Researcher Recognized by AACR: Feb-25-2005 — The American Association for Cancer Research has recognized Andrea E. Varga, PhD, Department of Cancer Genetics, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), as an outstanding woman in cancer research.
Save Some Green This St. Patrick's Day and Stop Smoking: Feb-25-2005 — A three-session Stop Smoking Clinic will be held on Thursdays, March 3, 10 and 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the Research Studies Center, RPCI, located at the corner of Elm and Carlton Streets.
Roswell Park Seeking Musical Volunteers: Feb-22-2005 — Amateur and professional performers and musical groups are invited to volunteer their time and talent to entertain for Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) patients, their families, visitors, faculty and staff from 10 am – 2 pm, Monday through Friday ...
Jurassic Society Lecture Series: Feb-21-2005 — The Jurassic Society, a group of professors emeritus, retired senior scientists and physicians from RPCI, will sponsor the 8th annual “Science Decade” lecture series on Tuesdays, at 12:30 pm at the Institute. The series is open to the public.
Creating Wellness, Body, Mind and Spirit: A Pastoral Plan: Feb-01-2005 — The Division of Pastoral Care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will present “Creating Wellness, Body, Mind and Spirit: A Pastoral Plan” Friday, February 4 , 8 am – 4:15 pm.
Pay and Display Launches: Jan-22-2005 — The City of Buffalo has placed 4 Pay and Display parking units on Elm Street. These will replace the meters. Visitors wishing to park on Elm will need to go to one of the units, select their, pay for the time and return the receipt to their dashboard.