Press Releases

Annual Becker’s Hospital Review feature highlights leaders in research, prevention, treatment and education
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
BUFFALO, NY — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) has once again been included on Becker’s Hospital Review’s annual list of centers that serve as leaders in cancer research, prevention, treatment and education. In selecting facilities for its “Great Oncology Programs... Read more
Staff to share information, assist with risk assessments at Feb. 26 event in Hamburg
Friday, February 17, 2012
BUFFALO, NY — Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) invites the community to the 2012 Western New York Health Expo Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Fairgrounds Event Center, Hamburg, NY, from 10am to 3pm. RPCI staff will share information on cancer prevention, risk factors, early detection, treatment... Read more
Findings of International Tobacco Control study published in BMC Public Health
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
BUFFALO, NY — Smokers strongly favor decreasing the addictiveness of cigarettes, according to results from an International Tobacco Control (ITC) United States Supplemental Survey published in a recent issue of the journal BMC Public Health. The survey was conducted by a group of... Read more
Friday, February 10, 2012
BUFFALO, NY — Several Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) faculty members have been selected to receive prestigious honors from their colleagues in recognition of their professional achievements, or have been elected to leadership positions in professional associations: Read more
Sunday, January 29, 2012
On Monday, January 30, 2012, more than two dozen doctors, researchers, members of the Board of Directors and leaders from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will travel to Albany, NY, to meet with state leaders. Throughout the day the representatives from Roswell Park will conduct 45 meetings... Read more
Dendritic cell vaccine, manufactured in unique RPCI facility, trains body’s defenses to remember, destroy cancer cells
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
PLEASE NOTE: As expected, Roswell Park Cancer Institute continues to receive a very high volume of calls and emails from patients and their families regarding the vaccine clinical research study that was announced at our press conference, January 24. Many calls and emails (and even some in-person... Read more
Friday, January 20, 2012
WHAT:    International press conference announcing development of an investigational vaccine, to be produced through a process available only at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), that has the potential to eradicate cancer cells and prevent disease relapse. WHEN:  ... Read more
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Statement from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) with respect to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Budget Proposal: Read more
Celebration will include 'Living the Legacy Recognition' for Arthur O. Eve Sr.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
WHAT:           The African-American Roswell Employee Network at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) invites Western New Yorkers to join us for A Community Gathering to Celebrate the Life & Times of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read more
Women smokers may benefit the most
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Smokers planning to kick the habit may have more success if they begin using a cessation medication several weeks before they actually try to quit. Read more

Cancer Talk Blog

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. 

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