Cancer Talk Blog

Steven Nurkin stands in front of the da Vinci robot he's used to perform 500 surgeries.

Dr. Nurkin achieves milestone, conducts 500th robot-assisted surgery

“We’ve come a long way,” he says. "That’s thanks to our phenomenal team, with dedicated surgical technicians and nurses.”

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 12:41 pm

Meet the Team

Cancer Research & News

News

Roswell Park, Catholic Health Team up for First Ever Empire State Ride Long Island Event

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. — Catholic Health on Long Island and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York have teamed up for Empire State Ride Long Island, the newest cycling event to come to Long Island.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 08:00 am

Article

Oral chemotherapy — What you need to know

While oral chemotherapy can be just as effective as infusion chemotherapy, and likely more convenient, it can present challenges.

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 02:08 pm

Cancer Support

Danieller Ossher in Venice for a post-cancer vacation.

Article

Breast cancer at 30: Danielle's story

Three years ago, Danielle Ossher was excited about starting a new life in Buffalo with her husband, Pete. They had been living in Boston, Massachusetts, where they met in college, but after 10 years, the couple began to think about moving to Western New York, because Pete was from Buffalo.

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 02:30 pm

Patient Stories

Esme Zsiros, MD, PhD, FACOG, left, and Anurag Singh, MD.

Article

Cancer Innovations: Prioritizing quality of life while treating cancer

Anurag Singh, MD, and Emese Zsiros, MD, PhD, FACOG, are among the Roswell Park doctors finding innovative ways to improve patients’ quality of life without sacrificing effective cancer treatment.

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 03:30 pm

Cancer Research & News

Cancer Support

News

Accomplished Physician-Researcher Tapped to Lead Roswell Park’s Cancer Genetics and Genomics Department

In recognition of her deep experience in personalized medicine and her many contributions toward improving treatments for cancer, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Agnes Witkiewicz, MD, as Director of Cancer Genetics and Genomics. She will also hold the John & Santa Palisano Endowed Chair of Cancer Genetics.

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 08:00 am

Article

Signs and symptoms of oral cancer

April is Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month—the perfect time to learn more about your risk factors. Unlike a mammogram, a PSA test, or other routine cancer screenings, oral cancer screening is something most people don’t think to ask about at the doctor’s office.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - 09:01 am

Prevention & Screening

News

Roswell Park, Wilmot Cancer Institute Collaborate on First Large Study of Immunotherapy in Black Cancer Patients

A new collaboration between two Western New York cancer research leaders will help oncologists learn whether Black and white cancer patients respond differently to a game-changing immunotherapy treatment, and seeks to improve the safety and effectiveness of these newer drugs in diverse populations.

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 08:00 am

Article

Who was Dr. Roswell Park?

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971, Cancer Talk will highlight Roswell Park's role in driving advances in cancer treatment, research, prevention and education throughout the decades. Keep reading to learn more about the people, ideas and progress that have originated from America's first cancer center.

Monday, April 19, 2021 - 01:23 pm

Cancer Research & News