Connections - April 2011

Friday, April 1, 2011

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HealthFront

Five Years of Tamoxifen Better for Thwarting Breast Cancer Recurrence
Women who have had breast cancer should talk to their doctors about this course of treatment.

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Can You Prevent Cancer? Yes, You Can!
What behaviors and habits can lower your risk of certain cancers?

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Audio Podcast

Lung Cancer: What Nonsmokers Should Know
Two nonsmoking lung cancer survivors share their story, while an RPCI expert provides insight on risk factors.

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Request An Appointment

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Cancer Information

Call: 1-877-ASK-RPCI
(1-877-275-7724)

Video Spotlight

Are We Winning the War on Cancer?
Roswell Park experts hosted a community panel to share the latest findings in the ongoing battle for cancer cures.

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Roswell Round-Up

RPCI Invited To Be Part of NCI-Funded Immunotherapy Research Network
Roswell Park is one of 27 North American research institutions that have been selected for this exclusive group.

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Save the Date for Cancer Survivors Day!
Attention current and former RPCI patients: Get ready for a fun-filled day at the carnival!

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Beads of Courage: New Support for Pediatric Patients
Pediatric patients, loved ones and staff celebrated a new partnership with this program by creating new bead strings together.

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RPCI Earns National Distinction for Bone Marrow Transplants
Learn more about how the care for this procedure stands out at Roswell Park.

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Events & Giving Opportunities

Get Your Iced Coffee Fix—for a Good Cause!
May 5 is your chance to get a great deal on a Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee while supporting Roswell Park.

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Are You Ready to Ride?
Upstate New York’s largest one-day cycling fundraiser promises to be bigger and better than ever!

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Challenge Yourself This Summer
Don’t miss the summer’s most fun race!

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Get into the Swim of Things at Carly’s Crossing
In the water or on the sand, you can do your part for kids with cancer.

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Patient Voice

Betty Green
Colorectal cancer survivor Betty Green shares the reasons she chose Roswell Park when facing her disease..

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Donor Impact

Expanding Clinical Trials and Options for Prostate Cancer Patients
Your donations are helping provide new hope to more patients.

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Partners for a Cure

HSBC
HSBC Bank’s leadership support has made a difference at Roswell Park for more than two decades.