Cancer Talk Blog

Dr. Charles Levea looking through a microscope to confirm a diagnosis.

Can a Cancer Biopsy Result Be Wrong?

Biopsies are fundamental to diagnosing cancer and monitoring results of its treatment. Patients awaiting the outcome of a cancer biopsy face having an enormous weight being put on – or lifted from – their shoulders.

Friday, October 9, 2020 - 08:00 am

Cancer Research & News

Dr. Saby George treats a patient with prostate cancer

Article

What Are the Treatment Options for Aggressive Prostate Cancer?

One in five of those diagnosed with prostate cancer has a more aggressive form of the disease. Even before the individual has received any treatment or experienced a recurrence, doctors can identify whether the cancer is likely to be more dangerous and aggressive.

Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 03:43 pm

Cancer Research & News

Article

Can you have liver cancer and not know it?

Like most cancers, liver cancer typically develops slowly and quietly, without causing any noticeable symptoms in its early stages.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 03:19 pm

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

Dr. Subhamoy Dasgupta of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

News

Roswell Park’s Dr. Subhamoy Dasgupta Earns Prestigious NIH Director’s New Innovator Award

Subhamoy Dasgupta, PhD, established his own research laboratory in 2017 when he came to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center fresh from a postdoctoral research fellowship in Texas. Now he has received an NIH Director’s New Innovator Award for 2020.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 08:00 am

Article

A mother and daughter’s journey with BRCA2 gene mutations

Angela Eschrich, 64, and her daughter, Ashley, 36, have a lot in common. They both have boundless energy, stunning blue eyes, incredible courage and optimism, and — unbeknownst to them until two years ago — a BRCA2 gene mutation that greatly increases their risk of getting cancer.

Monday, October 5, 2020 - 12:59 pm

Patient Stories

Prevention & Screening

Article

Frequently asked questions about the PSA blood test

As we grow older, our risk of developing serious health issues, including cancer, also grows. For men, the risk of getting prostate cancer increases with age. Prostate cancer is rare in men under 40, and about 60% of cases are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older.

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 01:11 pm

Prevention & Screening

News

Niagara Falls ‘Miracle’ Baby Beats Aggressive Leukemia After Successful CAR-T Cancer Immunotherapy in Buffalo

A toddler from Niagara Falls, NY, will celebrate her 2nd birthday this month after successfully undergoing CAR T immunotherapy and stem cell transplant through the Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program to treat the leukemia she was diagnosed with at only 5 weeks old.

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 08:00 am

Doctors seated at a table, looking at xray

Article

Getting a Second Opinion for GYN Cancer — 3 Critical Questions to Ask

“Before you begin treatment, you should feel good knowing that you have done your due diligence, you are confident that you have received the correct diagnosis, and you are comfortable with your medical team and your treatment plan,” says Dr. Frederick.

Thursday, October 1, 2020 - 08:00 am

Cancer Research & News

Christina Rauber prepares to have her chemo port accessed for her fifth infusion.

Article

From Shell Shocked to Confident on the Road to Chemotherapy

Christina has experienced side effects along the way, but thanks to the new Chemotherapy Education Pathway, she was better equipped ahead of treatment. Knowing what might happen and how to deal with it has made the experience easier.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 - 08:00 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support