RPCI CancerTalk
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 4:08pm
Roswell Park Cancer Institute recently announced a new clinical trial of a cancer vaccine. Dr. Kelvin Lee, the Jacobs Family Chair of Immunology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, discusses what the vaccine is all about and what the future holds for additional immunology approaches for a variety of cancers.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 3:24pm
By studying the effects of bevacizumab (brand name AvastinTM), a drug currently FDA-approved for use in the treatment of several other cancers, a research team led by the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) has laid the groundwork for a possible new treatment option for women with advanced ovarian cancer—a treatment option that may increase the time women live without their disease worsening. The Statistical and Data Center for these studies is located at Roswell Park...
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 8:00am
Can "the sunshine vitamin" play a role in preventing and treating cancer? Find out what Roswell Park Cancer Institute scientists and clinicians are learning about the inspiring potential of vitamin D for the future of cancer treatment. Featuring an interview with graduate student Sarah Mazzilli and Pamela Hershberger, PhD of Roswell Park's Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:33pm
Congratulations to the WNY Breast Resource Center at Roswell Park for 15 years of breast cancer education and support services! The Center was dedicated on February 1, 1997 and since then it has grown and evolved to become a free resource for anyone touched by breast cancer. The Center's programs include customized information for patients & families; multimedia resources; and support groups and community education programs. Last year, nearly 2,000...
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 5:06pm
Dr. Peter Frederick explains the link between cervical cancer and HPV (human papillomavirus) and the use of the HPV vaccine for cervical cancer prevention.
Friday, January 27, 2012 - 1:56pm
You may have heard that the mercury in dental fillings is of concern as a possible cause of cancer. But, the next time you find yourself in the dentist chair, you can rest assured that scientific evidence points otherwise.
What are dental fillings made of?
Dental Amalgams (silver fillings) are composed of elemental mercury and an alloy powder consisting of tin, copper, silver and other trace metals. There are records of amalgams being used as early as the late 600's, and, in the last 150 years, amalgam has proven to be a long-lasting and...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 10:35am
We continue with our posts for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month by sharing some information on the signs and symptoms of cervical cancer. As Dr. Frederick explains in this video, early-stage cervical cancer seldom presents with symptoms. For more information, visit the National Cancer Institute's What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer online resource.
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