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Testicular cancer: Nate’s story

Valentine’s Day is usually when people’s minds turn to thoughts of hearts and flowers. For Nate Geary, it’s the day he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, making it special in an unexpected way.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

Breast and ovarian cancer patient SallyAnn Decker smiles with her niece, Stacy, in the Roswell Park lobby

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Genetic testing leads to early diagnosis of ovarian cancer: Sally’s story

Sally is determined to spread the word to family, friends and everyone else about the benefits of knowing your genetic status.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 08:52 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

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Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma: Leah's story

An additional biopsy revealed a very rare cancer type called nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma. It occurs in about 5% of Hodgkin lymphoma cases.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 09:45 am

Patient Stories

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Peripheral nerve repair surgery: Dotty's story

Peripheral nerve repair is a rapidly evolving field that requires specialized surgical expertise and a multidisciplinary approach to recovery for each patient.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 08:07 am

Patient Stories

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BRCA-related breast cancer at 36: Elizabeth’s story

Given her family’s history of breast and ovarian cancer, and the BRCA confirmation, Elizabeth made an appointment with Roswell Park’s High Risk Breast Cancer program.

Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

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Revisit our favorite blogs from 2025

As we prepare to enter a new year, we invite you to reflect with us on some of our favorite blogs from 2025 and to remain steadfast in the hope for a cancer-free future.

Monday, December 15, 2025 - 09:36 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Research & News