Cancer Talk Blog

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How can pancreatic cancer be diagnosed early?

Too many cases of pancreatic cancer are not discovered until the disease has already spread.

Friday, November 22, 2024 - 08:30 am

Prevention & Screening

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Article

Lung and pancreatic cancer at 83: Nathaniel’s story

Roswell Park is revolutionizing the way we deliver these services to older adults by getting up-front assessments and really meeting people at the door, allowing them to get the support they need to make their cancer journey successful.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 09:12 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

News

Roswell Park Experts to Showcase Groundbreaking Hematology Research at 66th ASH Annual Meeting

Roswell Park experts representing various specialties will highlight innovative research and advancements in hematology and hematologic cancers at the 66th annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), to be held December 7-10 in San Diego.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 07:00 am

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Marking 20 years of precision medicine in lung cancer treatment

Breakthroughs in cancer research are always something to celebrate. This year marks the 20th anniversary of a particular breakthrough in lung cancer treatment — the discovery of the EGFR gene mutation — that revolutionized how oncologists personalized treatment to each lung cancer patient.

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 10:30 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Research & News

News

Roswell Park Clinical Trial Points Toward Promising New Therapy for Most Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer

A new treatment approach developed at Roswell Park has shown promising results in a phase 1 clinical trial for patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the most aggressive type of breast cancer. Results of the study are newly reported in The Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer.

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 07:00 am

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Article

What are the first signs of mouth cancer from chewing tobacco?

Using smokeless tobacco is a common practice in many communities.

Friday, November 15, 2024 - 09:46 am

Prevention & Screening

News

Roswell Park Team Members Recognized for Exceptional Support to First Responders

Kimberly Sweeney, MBA, RN, was awarded the distinguished Trooper Stetson Award by the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association (PBA), and Ashley Snowden, received the Meritorious Service Award from Buffalo firefighters.

Friday, November 15, 2024 - 07:00 am

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When a mammogram is abnormal

Of the millions of women who get their mammogram each year, the vast majority will be told that their results are normal. However, if you do have an abnormal screening mammogram, you will need to undergo further testing.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 09:00 am

Prevention & Screening

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Veterans acknowledged for service, sacrifice and survivorship

As a show of gratitude and belonging, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center presents colorful Challenge Coins to veterans of cancer therapy who are also veterans of military service.

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 08:41 am

Cancer Support