WHO is at risk? Radon is much more likely to cause lung cancer in people who smoke. In fact, smokers are estimated to be 25 times more at risk from radon than non-smokers.
Community Outreach
The Department of Indigenous Cancer Health team continues to partner with Northwestern University’s Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellness on a project aimed at engaging Two-Spirit and Native LGBTQ+ community members for feedback on
The most recent episode of the Talking Circle podcast features the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health’s friend and colleague Dr. Michelle Huyser. Dr.
A common assumption with our work at the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health is that we focus solely on cancer. While that in part is true, our approach spans beyond the cancer paradigm. Specifically, our interests are to better understand the prevention of cancer through its many mechanisms.
The Department of Indigenous Cancer Health has a four-year partnership with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) to co-develop and implement programming to support science-based learning and educational experiences among Mohawk high school and college students.
With more organizations creating more in-person events and gatherings, our Indigenous Patient Navigators have been busy over the past months gearing up for more community outreach.
Since 2020, Roswell Park has brought together employees from across the institute to focus on community outreach efforts to support and improve educational, job training and childcare efforts throughout Buffalo.
The 12th annual Cruisin’ for a Cure Buffalo-Niagara, set for Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the campus of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the on-ramp to get back on that road.
Among the key reasons why the FDA is looking to take this action is the renewed emphasis on reducing the number of deaths linked to tobacco use.
Moving into 2022 is proving to be an exciting time for the continued development of the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health's "Screen to Save" grant program.
With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the JC Seneca Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health, hosted the event “Healthy Foods to Healthy Bodies.” The March 23rd event was organized to raise awareness of colorectal cancer
Our recent Talking Circle podcast featured introductions and insights into the work of our Indigenous & Rural Patient Navigators and the navigation services offered to Indigenous and rural community members in Western New York.