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A black and white photo of a family of five on the front porch of a house, mother is holding daughter on her lap, one son is sitting on the sidewalk and the father has his arm around the other son's shoulder.

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Annie’s journey to the Ride for Roswell

“The reason I ride is because I want the accessibility of Roswell Park to be there for everybody.”

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

Green ribbon, representing bile duct cancer, wrapped around a tree branch

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Cholangiocarcinoma: Wayne's story

As in Wayne’s case, cholangiocarcinoma is often discovered incidentally during other medical tests because it typically does not cause any noticeable symptoms until late stages.

Friday, June 25, 2021 - 11:11 am

Patient Stories

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Feeding tubes — what you should know

If you need tube feeding, your doctor will decide which type is best for you based on your medical problem, general health, and how long you will need it.

Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 10:00 am

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Three women wearing cloth face masks stand shoulder to shoulder at the entrance to the Donor Center at Roswell Park.

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Roswell Park needs your help to save lives

“There’s an ongoing need, and some days it’s worse than others."

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 09:41 am

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News

Ride for Roswell’s Celebration of Hope and Peloton are Back on for 2021 Event

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Ride for Roswell presented by the West Herr Automotive Group, is excited to announce the return of the Celebration of Hope and Peloton on Friday, August 6 to kick off Ride Weekend.

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 08:00 am

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 June.

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"I don't want to go anywhere else" — Mierzwa named Nurse of the Month for June

“I would like to say thank you to my coworkers and Roswell Park for allowing me to come to a place where I love my job every day, and I choose to stay here."

Monday, June 21, 2021 - 09:58 am

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What is sickle cell disease?

Sickle cell disease is one of the most common hereditary blood disorders in the world, and it affects many people right here in Western New York.

Friday, June 18, 2021 - 09:11 am

Life & Wellness

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22 years with bladder cancer: Beth's story

"I am so grateful to have had my husband Ken, Therese, the amazing Roswell Park team, and the cystectomy support group by my side through all of this.”

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 04:33 pm

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

Three Roswell Park lymphedema therapists in white coats sit on a couch.

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Meet the Team: Lymphedema

“Taking a hands-on approach to lymphedema management and consistently updating the patient on their plan of care represents the gold standard of care."

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 10:52 am

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Life & Wellness