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Spiritual Care Department Offers Comfort for Patients of All Faiths (or None)

"We want patients to know that we're here not only for people of many faith traditions but also those who express their spirituality in a variety of other ways."

Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 08:55 am

Cancer Support

News

The BOGO Bunch Foundation Donates $75,000 to Roswell Park

Buffalo Sabre Zach Bogosian and his wife, Bianca, presented Roswell Park with $75,000 from their Casino for a Cause II fundraiser held in February.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 - 08:00 am

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'Riding for People to Know They're Not Alone'

This year the event is even more personal. "The sense of community and compassion that Roswell Park provided me during these unforeseen hardships is why I ride."

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 08:00 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Research & News

News

“Watch and Wait” Strategy Puts Surgery On Hold for Some With Rectal Cancer

Imagine not having to think about surgery as part of cancer care. Researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are seeing encouraging results with a group of rectal cancer patients who were able to safely defer surgery rather than going under the knife.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 08:00 am

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Sock Aids, Putty and Memory Games

In occupational therapy, we look at your ability to do what we call "activities of daily living" — all the things that occupy your day: bathing, dressing, eating.

Monday, March 25, 2019 - 12:00 pm

Cancer Support

News

Roswell Park Becomes First Site in New York Accredited to Provide Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training

Registration is open for Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Workshops presented by the Department of Health Behavior at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Monday, March 25, 2019 - 08:00 am

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When Am I a Cancer Survivor?

Like all the posts I’ve written for the Cancer Talk blog, this post starts with my name, and then three important words: Ovarian Cancer Survivor. What makes me a survivor?

Thursday, March 21, 2019 - 09:32 am

Patient Stories

News

Chief Technology Officer Role Created to Enhance Patient-Centric Tech Solutions at Roswell Park

Paul Visco has been promoted to the role of Chief Technology Officer at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 08:00 am

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Spiritual Care for Cancer Patients: Meet the Roswell Park Chaplains

Spiritual care, regardless of your belief system, can be a powerful tool in helping you cope with the disease in a healthy and positive way. Here at Roswell Park, we have four full-time chaplains who provide meaningful support to our patients, their families and our staff.

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 09:38 am

Meet the Team