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    Elm & Carlton Streets
    Buffalo, NY 14263
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    100 College Parkway
    Suite 290
    Williamsville, NY 14221
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    6934 Williams Road
    Suite 300, Entrance A
    Wheatfield, NY 14304
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Cancer Talk Blog

Know Your Family History!

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 11:48am

Because BRCA mutations are strongly linked to breast and ovarian cancer, they have been studied more widely in women than in men — and women are more likely than men to be referred by their doctors for genetic testing. But BRCA mutations are associated with many types of cancer, and men are also at risk.

New Imaging Agent Locates Even the Smallest Neuroendocrine Tumors

Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 10:02am
A new agent, gallium-68 dotatate (Netspot®), recently FDA-approved and available at Roswell Park, can be used as a PET tracer instead of the glucose to identify carcinoid tumors significantly better than any currently available ima

A new agent, gallium-68 dotatate (Netspot®), recently FDA-approved and available at Roswell Park, can be used as a PET tracer instead of the glucose to identify carcinoid tumors—even very small lesions—significantly better than any currently available imaging.

Coping with Cancer as a Young Mom

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 11:43am

I hope my story can help someone else, especially other young moms. So many people are depending on you, and it can feel so overwhelming. You’re tired and emotional, but you have to be strong in front of your kids. You don’t want them to worry, and that alone makes it doubly exhausting. 

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Bridge of Hope

The Bridge of Hope represents the spirit of cancer survivorship in an iconic Buffalo location. In honor of our survivors, we are holding special bell-hanging ceremonies at Canalside.

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Get Your Mammogram

As Chief Health Officer you are responsible for the health of your family, but you have to take care of yourself to be there for them. Schedule a mammogram appointment today.

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Bladder Cancer Event

Join us for a Day at the Park on Saturday, July 29. Hear from Roswell Park experts about the innovations in bladder cancer treatment and enjoy tours of the surgical suite, intensive care unit, and various hands-on workshops.

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