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ATLAS continues pushing the envelope of surgical excellence while enhancing patient safety

"We wanted to develop a lab where people could perfect their skills before they touched a patient. The most important thing was patient safety.”

Friday, September 3, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Cancer Research & News

News

Roswell Park Unveils Plans for Expanded Williamsville Campus: The Roswell Park Scott Bieler Amherst Center

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center today announced plans for an expanded Amherst location at Park Club Lane, to be named for longtime supporter Scott Bieler in recognition of a significant gift made to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.

Monday, August 30, 2021 - 08:00 am

Article

Can you have breast cancer without feeling a lump?

"Most lumps women feel are not cancer but it is important to have it evaluated with mammography and/or ultrasound because you cannot tell by how it feels whether it is cancer,” says Dr. Ermelinda Bonaccio.

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 07:59 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

One young woman holds a large plastic garbage bag as another deposits trash while they work to clean up the Fruit Belt neighborhood.

Article

Students working through the summer, gaining experience and perspective

Student workers have been beautifying the Fruit Belt community, helping patients navigate their appointments within the center and adding to their resumes in unexpected ways.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 08:04 am

Life & Wellness

News

Cellular Therapy Pioneer Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD, Joins Roswell Park as Deputy Director and Chair of Medicine

One of the most influential and accomplished figures in the field of cancer immunotherapy has returned to his Western New York roots to take on leadership roles in both research and clinical care at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD, will join Roswell Park in September as Deputy Director, The Katherine Anne Gioia Endowed Chair in Cancer Medicine, Chair of the Department of Medicine and Professor of Oncology in the Departments of Medicine and Immunology.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 08:00 am

Article

Side effects of checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy

Side effects may occur during or after treatment and may occur anywhere in the body and many side effects are treatable.

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 02:01 pm

Cancer Support

Article

A breast reconstruction option — prepectoral implant surgery

One of the advantages is that it can result in less pain during recovery. “Pain from the prepectoral implant procedure may be less painful, or may be equivalent to the pain from a subpectoral implant,” Dr. Moon said.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 02:39 pm

Cancer Support

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Article

Nutrition after treatment

Cancer survivors naturally have many questions as they look ahead toward their post-treatment lives. Today, we answer three frequently asked questions about nutrition health.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 10:15 am

Life & Wellness

Four medical professional women standing in a hallway with masks; one is holding flowers and a certificate for being Roswell Park's Nurse of the Month for August.

Article

"This is where I wanted my career": Courtney named Nurse of the Month for August

It’s rare these days for people to stay in the same job at the same place for most of their careers, regardless of their type of work. Anne Courtney, AAS, RN, OCN, is an exception.

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 12:45 pm

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