Cancer Talk Blog

Roswell Park’s ‘Chapter 2’ Event for Cancer Survivors Goes Virtual, Coming Sept. 11-12

Create a vision board, set out the yoga mat or learn a few new healthy cooking techniques — all from the comfort of your living room. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is going virtual for Chapter 2: A Cancer Survivor’s Workshop for Living Your Best Life, taking place September 11 and 12.

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 08:00 am

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8 Tips to Quit Smoking

We know quitting is hard. Most smokers try several times to quit and it can be a very frustrating process. But every time you try, you practice quitting and increase your chances for quitting for good. So don’t give up – give it another try and ask for help.

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 10:40 am

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A Second Fight with Cancer, Guided by a Coach

Janice had passed a big milestone in her journey as a breast cancer survivor — the five-year mark — and figured going in for a six-year exam would be no big deal. She didn’t expect to be told the cancer had returned.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - 08:48 am

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Using Social Media to Provide Black Mothers with Breastfeeding Information

What is the best way to get critical medical and health information to those who need it? Reach people where they are.

Friday, August 28, 2020 - 09:43 am

Cancer Research & News

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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From Cancer Patient to ROCKstar: Becoming a Patient Advocate

Cancer survivors have a chance to share their stories and influence how doctors and researchers design cancer treatments, thanks to Roswell Park’s ROCKstars program.

Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 09:42 am

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Prevention & Screening

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Hereditary Cancer Screening — What We Know Now

Our understanding of the genetic impact on cancer risk continues to evolve rapidly, and scientific advances in the field have led to significant changes in genetic screening for cancer risk in terms of what we test for, whom we test and how we test.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - 08:15 am

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Prevention & Screening

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Can Dogs Smell Cancer?

Dr. Stenzel notes that dogs persistently sniffed, licked and nipped at melanoma lesions on their owners’ skin, even through clothing, prompting the owners to identify the cancerous sites and seek care from clinicians.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 04:19 pm

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

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Ovarian Cancer Patient Grateful for the Time Immunotherapy Has Given Her

A second opinion at Roswell Park led to an immunotherapy clinical trial that gave ovarian cancer patient Julia Falleti more time with her family.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 01:39 pm

Patient Stories

Cancer Research & News

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Roswell Park Study: Delaying Antiviral Treatment May Boost Immunity in Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

Patients who develop cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections after allogeneic stem cell transplantation may be able to develop an immunity against the virus, strengthen their immune system and reduce reliance on strong antiviral medications, a team of cellular-therapy specialists from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has found.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 08:00 am