Connections - October 2010

Friday, October 1, 2010

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Healthfront

What's Your Breast Cancer Risk?
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a great time for women to take a proactive step toward determining their risk for the disease.

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Too Many Skip Cancer Screenings
More people are learning the importance of cancer screenings, but too many are still avoiding this important aspect of prevention.

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Video Spotlight

Where Else But Roswell?
RPCI patients benefit from a team-based approach to care. View our latest awareness campaign to learn what that means for you.

Audio Podcast

When You Hear You Have Prostate Cancer—What's Next?
Former Buffalo Sabre Mike Robitaille shares an important message about prostate cancer.

Roswell Round-Up

The Herd is Stampeding Back!
Learn how you can be a part of the exciting tenth anniversary of Herd About Buffalo.

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RPCI's Mohler Testifies in Lockerbie Bomber Case
Should a convicted terrorist with prostate cancer have been released from prison on medical grounds? View Dr. Mohler's expert testimony in this controversial case.

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Why It's Important to "Double Check"
Visit the Roswellness Breast Cancer Expo October 16 and 17 at the Walden Galleria or read more about preventing, detecting and treating breast cancer.

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97 Rock's Wall of Hope Supports Breast Cancer Patients Brick-by-Brick
Sponsor a spot on the Wall of Hope to honor breast cancer patients this month.

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Events & Giving Opportunities

Send a Message of Hope with The Paint Box Project
The holidays will be here before you know it—get started today with The Paint Box Project!

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Buffalo Sabres Alumni Fall Wine Festival
A November 12 evening to benefit RPCI's breast cancer programs with Sabres alumni, local wines and great food—what could be better?

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Patient Voice

Ra'Quan, age 13
Ra'Quan, a cancer survivor and Paint Box Project artist, shares why the program is important to him.

Donor Impact

At Your Service! Guest Hospitality Program Takes Wing Thanks to Your Gifts
This new program will help ease stress for patients and families as they navigate their battles with cancer.

Business Partner of the Month

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Buffalo
Coca-Cola's refreshing partnership is helping bring comfort to RPCI patients.