Each year, a grant is awarded to a team of investigators who are advancing scientific research that has the potential to save lives and change the way we treat cancer.
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Jenna Wier was no stranger to breast imaging when she walked into her appointment at Roswell Park Hematology Oncology Northtowns in the fall of 2021.
In May, National Cancer Research Month, we reflect on the ways we can continue to shake off cancer’s grasp by pioneering advancements in prevention, detection and treatment.
Cheryl has also been a proud supporter of the Ride for Roswell for 17 years alongside her wife, Barb. All of this makes Cheryl the perfect person to represent cancer patients and light the torch at the 2022 Celebration of Hope on Friday, June 24.
In addition to having the best available system for this work, Roswell Park is also home to the physician who has performed more procedures with the Monarch system than any other physician in the state.
“It brings me joy because he feels joy when he gives back to others. That’s who he’s been since he was a toddler."
“Roswell Park is three and half hours from my home, but research convinced me I needed to go to experts in gynecologic oncology."
"We wanted to develop a lab where people could perfect their skills before they touched a patient. The most important thing was patient safety.”
The all-volunteer art committee is charged with overseeing the selection, installation and maintenance of the artwork displayed at Roswell Park.
“I don’t care how long the tunnel is. If I see a glimmer of light, I'm going to keep going.”
“The reason I ride is because I want the accessibility of Roswell Park to be there for everybody.”
“The immune system is a powerful tool, and only in the last decade have we really begun to tap into its potential as a cancer-fighting powerhouse,” Dr. Puzanov says.