Cancer Talk Blog

DIEP flap breast reconstruction: Sheila’s story

"I told Dr. Ozturk that she had given me one of the best birthday gifts ever: a totally new self-image,” Sheila says. “It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this good about my body.”

Monday, February 28, 2022 - 12:00 pm

Patient Stories

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Inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer: What you need to know

While the majority of patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis will not develop colorectal cancer, their risk for colorectal cancer increases the longer they have IBD.

Friday, February 25, 2022 - 11:21 am

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

Mary Colleen House, middle, holds flowers and a framed certificate as Roswell Park's Nurse of the Month for February 2022.

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“I have the best job anyone can ask for”: House named Nurse of the Month for February

“I am a member of a team, working along with our other staff, the patients, their families and their friends, all of us working together toward the best outcome for the patient.”

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 02:26 pm

Meet the Team

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Rehabilitation Specialist at Roswell Park Earns National Physical Therapy Research Award

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Andrew Ray, PhD, PT, Rehabilitation Specialist, Associate Professor of Oncology in Cancer Prevention and Control has been recognized by APTA Oncology with the organization’s 2021 Research Award for enduring and outstanding work in oncologic physical therapy.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 07:00 am

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Nutrition resources at Roswell Park

When it comes to nutrition and health, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. That’s especially true for cancer patients, whose nutritional needs and challenges can be very different.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 11:32 am

Life & Wellness

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Four Roswell Park Experts Recognized for Highly Cited Research

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Igor Puzanov, MD, MSCI, FACP, Andrew Hyland, PhD, Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, and Maciej Goniewicz, PhD, PharmD have all been identified as influential researchers on Clarivate Plc’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2021.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 07:00 am

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Using acupuncture to relieve side effects

Acupuncture can support cancer survivors from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. The goals are to optimize physical and emotional health, improve mood and calm the mind.

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 09:54 am

Cancer Support

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Desperately seeking sleep?

We know that poor sleep can have negative effects on your health and well-being, yet there is little research on how to effectively reduce insomnia in cancer survivors. A new study aims to learn whether a behavior-based program can help provide better quality sleep.

Friday, February 18, 2022 - 09:29 am

Cancer Research & News

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Nationally Recognized Oncologist Dr. Steven Nurkin Tapped to Lead Colorectal Surgery Program at Roswell Park

Recognizing his steadfast dedication to his patients and their care, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer has promoted Steven Nurkin, MD, MS, FACS, to Chief of Colorectal Surgery.

Friday, February 18, 2022 - 07:00 am