Cancer Awareness in May

May is the nationally recognized month of awareness for a number of causes that impact the lives of Roswell Park patients and their loved ones. Join us as we honor those who have been touched by cancer and raise awareness through a series of events, educational initiatives and links to useful web resources.

 
 

Brain Tumor Awareness
Skin Cancer Awareness
Cancer Research Awareness
National Women’s Health Week
Brain Tumor Awareness

In May Roswell Park recognizes Brain Tumor Awareness month. Learn more about brain tumors though our list of useful links including a series of Cancer Talk blogs by guest writer Ryan Rose Weaver, a teacher and writer living in New York City, whose brother is being treated for a brain tumor at RPCI.

RPCI Cancer Talk Blogs

Understanding the SurVaxM Brain Cancer Vaccine
May 2013

Long Distance Love
Monday, April 29, 2013

Juggling Cancer and Classwork
March 22, 2013

What Should Siblings Do in the Face of Cancer?
February 22, 2013

Traveling With Cancer
January 29, 2013

Back to Work: Coping with Cancer in the Workplace
January 2, 2013

Adjusting to the New Normal
November 5, 2012

Our First Brain Tumor: Early Lessons Learned
September 13, 2012

CT Scans and Children: Is There a Risk?
Friday, June 22, 2012

Understanding Brain Tumors: The Basics
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Dental X-Rays and Brain Tumors: Understanding the Research
Friday, May 4, 2012

Roswellness Radio

Brain Cancer with Dr. Fabiano
April 1, 2012

Dr. Mechtler on Brain Tumors and Brain Cancer
May 2, 2010

Gamma Knife Perfexion
June 21, 2009

Clinical Trials

Learn more about available clinical trials at RPCI.

Skin Cancer Awareness

Non-melanoma skin cancer is common, but highly treatable. Melanoma accounts for only 5 percent of skin cancer cases, has a higher death rate, and is one of the most common cancers in young adults. In May, Roswell Park sheds light on these preventable cancers during Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

RPCI Cancer Talk Blogs

Panic Over Parabens: What the Science Tells Us
Friday, August 10, 2012

Have Fun in the Sun Safely
Friday, May 25, 2012

Improving Chemotherapy Response Rates for Melanoma Patients: Case Study Provides Possible Clue
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Clinical Research Provides New Options for Melanoma Patients
Sunday, May 6, 2012

What is Melanoma?
Sunday, May 6, 2012

For Melanoma Survivor, Banning Teens From Tanning is a No-Brainer
Thursday, March 1, 2012

Roswellness Radio

Skin Cancer with Dr. I. Rothman and S. Hangauer
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Skin Cancer and Tanning with Dr. I. Rothman
Sunday, July 24, 2011

Dr. Rothman on Skin Cancer Prevention
Sunday, July 4, 2010

Skin Cancer Mohs Surgery
Sunday, August 16, 2009

Patient Story

Skin Cancer Survivor: Jim

Clinical Trials

Learn more about available clinical trials at RPCI.

Additional Resources

Skin Cancer Tip Sheet

How To Do a Skin Self-Exam

Cancer Research Awareness

Roswell Park's groundbreaking research and clinical studies offer patients access to some of the latest therapies, drugs and cutting-edge strategies. May is Cancer Research Month and our opportunity to highlight the research that fuels our mission to understand, prevent and cure cancer.

RPCI Cancer Talk Blogs

Why Research Is at the Heart of Roswell Park’s Mission
Thursday, May 16, 2013

New Research Offers Hope for Bladder Cancer Prevention
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Using Radiation Therapy to Shock Kidney Cancer Cells Into Submission
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Clinical Trial Proves Promising for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Saturday, January 26, 2013

A New Treatment Option for Advanced or Recurrent Cervical Cancer
Friday, February 8, 2013

Roswellness Radio

Personalized Medicine
Wednesday, February 27, 2013  

New Research on the Types of Breast Cancer  
Wednesday, October 17, 2013

Clinical Trials

Learn More About Available Clinical Trials at RPCI

Get Involved

Support New Research and Innovation

National Women’s Health Week

May 12 - 18 marks National Women’s Health Week. Roswell Park encourages women to take the necessary steps to improve their health and lower the risk of disease. Preventative screening and a healthy lifestyle are the keys to wellbeing.

RPCI Cancer Talk Blogs

Mammography Remains Gold Standard for Breast Cancer Detection
Friday, March 15, 2013

Women: Listen to Your Body
Monday, February 11, 2013

Early Vaccination Key to Cervical Cancer Prevention
Friday, January 18, 2013

Role of Exercise in Breast Cancer Prevention
Friday, October 12, 2012

Six Questions for Understanding Your Ovarian Cancer Risk
Thursday, September 27, 2012

Roswellness Radio

Women and Lung Cancer
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Gynecologic Cancers
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Additional Resources

Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group

GYN Support Group

Bosom Buddies Support Meeting

High Risk Breast Cancer Questionnaire

High Risk Ovarian Cancer Questionnaire