Cancer Talk Blog

Roswell Park Researchers Uncover New Genetic Factors That Contribute to the Success of BMT

New research from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has uncovered genetic factors other than human leukocyte antigen (HLA) compatibility that significantly contribute to outcomes following blood and marrow transplant (BMT) in cancer patients. This study, published in the journal EClinicalMedicine, a Lancet open access journal, could lead to major changes in the way blood and marrow donors and recipients are matched as well as the development of new therapies to prevent transplant-related complications.

Monday, October 18, 2021 - 08:00 am

A doctor inserts a long needle into a patient's leg to perform a biopsy.

Article

New research aims to find targeted treatment for Ewing sarcoma

Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that forms in the bones and soft tissue of children, teenagers and young adults. Options for treatment have yet to move past chemotherapy and radiation.

Friday, October 15, 2021 - 01:33 pm

Cancer Research & News

Cancer Support

Sharon Sanford in front of pink balloon arch.

Article

Triple negative breast cancer: Sharon’s story

“I was feeling fine when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Had I not gotten my annual mammogram, the breast cancer could have possibly spread. Early detection is key. Invest in yourself and in your health,” Sharon says.

Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 11:19 am

Patient Stories

Prevention & Screening

News

Roswell Park Appoints 7 Nursing Leaders in New or Expanded Roles

Day in and day out, nurses at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center deliver multidisciplinary care with expertise, passion and heart. Chief Nursing Officer Mary Ann Long, MS, RN, has promoted five veteran Nursing team members to new leadership roles in various clinical programs, and appointed another accomplished nurse to a new role at Roswell Park.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 08:00 am

A group of four women, wearing surgical masks, stand in a hallway. The woman in the middle is holding flowers and a certificate for being named Nurse of the Month for October.

Article

"We're there to hold their hands": Roche is October's Nurse of the Month

“Once I spent time here, during my clinical experience, I realized it’s not what you think, not at all. The fulfillment that I’ve found here is much more than I could have ever imagined.”

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 10:25 am

Meet the Team

Dr. Ermelinda Bonaccio in the Breast Imaging Center

Article

Mammogram FAQs — what you need to know

A guide to everything you need to know about screening mammograms.

Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 08:48 am

Prevention & Screening

Article

Finding better weapons against triple-negative breast cancer

The rate of breast cancer in Black and Hispanic/Latinx women continues to be of concern to doctors, as these groups have higher death rates from breast cancer than non-Hispanic white women.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 08:13 am

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

Article

Sequencing the human genome set the pace for identifying cancer before it starts

Being able to understand and read DNA made it possible for researchers to find mutations within the genome and develop therapies aimed at attacking those specific mistakes.

Friday, October 1, 2021 - 09:48 am

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening