Cancer Talk Blog

Breast cancer patient and Senior Science Writer Sue Banchich poses for a photo before her radiation treatment

Why routine mammograms matter: Sue's story

If I had skipped my mammogram this year, things could have been very different by the time the tumors were finally discovered.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 11:00 am

Patient Stories

A cut out of a drawing of lungs sits on an orange background with a cancer ribbon laid overtop

Article

Clinical trial for small cell lung cancer: Patricia's story

Last summer, when Patricia learned she had stage 4 small cell lung cancer, it felt like bad news on top of bad news.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Patient Stories

A man stands in a park near some flowers

Article

HIFU prostate cancer treatment avoids surgery, radiation: Al's story

“I had no discomfort whatsoever. The recovery was quick and I can’t say enough good about it.”

Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 04:00 pm

Patient Stories

Ovarian cancer survivor Julie Francisco poses with her dog, Morty, in Kaminski Park

Article

A decade of advances in ovarian cancer: Julie's story

What a difference a decade makes. In 2015, at age 55, I was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 11:20 am

Patient Stories

Cindy Mantai, breast cancer Care Network patient, smiles in a red dress

Article

Coping with what’s next after cancer: Cindy’s story

When Cindy Mantai learned she had breast cancer 10 years ago, she was immediately flooded with memories of her own mother’s breast cancer experience.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 02:20 pm

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

AML patient Frankie Ciezki and her husband, Robb, smile on the patient terrace

Article

Stem cell transplant for AML: Frankie’s story

"We keep moving forward. Everybody’s been just wonderful, the nurses, the doctors, the managers, the receptionists; everyone. I’m so grateful to be in Buffalo, where Roswell Park is."

Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 12:39 pm

Patient Stories

Article

Advanced radiation for prostate cancer: Robert's story

The convenience of fewer hospital visits and elimination of a surgical recovery period means patients can often return to their normal routines almost immediately.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 10:53 am

Patient Stories