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Understanding Chemotherapy and Hair Loss
Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 10:00am
Jeannette Jackson-Rose, RN, BSN
Chemo/Infusion Clinic Nurse Manager, RPCI
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As manager of the Chemo/Infusion Clinic at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, I meet many new patients who experience anxiety about receiving chemotherapy. It is only natural to feel this way about treatment and potential hair loss. Patients often want to know when they will start losing their hair and why it happens.

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Identity Theft: Tips for AYAs Coping with Change
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 4:00pm
Brandee Aquilino, PsyD, MA
Medical Psychologist, Department of Pediatrics

Cancer can feel like the ultimate form of identity theft, especially for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) between 15 – 39 years old. Along with the mental and emotional stress of a life-threatening diagnosis, treatment can alter your physical appearance, deplete self-confidence, and leave you feeling broken. Your body becomes an obstacle to your goals even if you are normally confident and seemingly invincible.

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My Life Besides Cancer: Tips for AYA Patients
Friday, June 29, 2012 - 9:46am
Kristen Fix, LMSW
Medical Social Worker, Department of Pediatrics

Kristen and Brandee, members of the AYA and Pediatric Psychosocial team at RPCI, will be sharing new insights and advice for the AYA population each month on Cancer Talk.

Cancer doesn’t define you; it’s just a piece of your story.

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Roswell Park Volunteers Have the “Magic Touch”
Monday, April 23, 2012 - 1:48pm
Debra Miga
Volunteer Services Administrator
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While their tasks may vary, the impact that our volunteers have on our quality patient care at Roswell Park is invaluable. This week we are honoring all of the volunteers who gave their time in 2011.

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The Importance of Nutrition Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 12:28pm
Linda Leising, RD
Senior Clinical Dietitian
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March is National Nutrition Month. We all know our eating habits have a definitive impact on our overall health. For cancer patients, nutrition is especially important as it plays an essential role in the healing and recovery process.

As part of a team of Registered Dietitians at Roswell Park, I work with patients to help them maintain optimal nutrition before, during and after cancer treatment. Our team is available to patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

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Living With Cancer: The Role of Palliative Care at Roswell Park
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 4:05pm
Dr. Yashodhara Satchidanand
& Dr. Amy Alvarez-Perez
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A diagnosis of cancer changes your life, and the lives of those closest to you, forever. It impacts you physically, emotionally, socially … every way imaginable.

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. This type of care is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness--whatever the diagnosis.

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Western New York Breast Resource Center Marks 15 Year Anniversary
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:33pm
Joanne Janicki
WNY Breast Resource Center
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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.

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Give Yourself the “Gift of Permission” this Holiday Season
Monday, December 5, 2011 - 3:45pm
Megan Pailler, PhD, MA
Glenn Frost, LCSWR

As the holiday season approaches, many people with cancer and the loved ones that surround them may ask themselves how they will handle this time of year. You may not be feeling up to all the hustle and bustle that comes with preparing for holidays, or feel like you can’t or shouldn’t get into the “holiday spirit.”  

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