Press Releases

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
Bills seek to prevent shortages of chemotherapy and other drugs, address price-gouging
Thursday, January 5, 2012
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited RPCI January 5, 2012, to draw attention to the impact of national shortages of many life-saving medications, including chemotherapy drugs and other drugs essential to cancer care. The senator held a press conference at Roswell Park featuring comments from RPCI... Read more
Television ads, new videos highlight resources for those making a quit attempt
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
There are close to 3 million smokers in New York State, and about three-quarters of them say they want to quit. A new advertising campaign will remind New Yorkers about the risks of smoking and the free, 24/7 services that can help them keep a resolution to quit tobacco for good. Read more