Cancer Talk Blog

Melanoma cell in 3D. Image by Sriram Subramaniam, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health.

New Combination Treatment for Melanoma Shows Promise

Newer targeted treatments like immunotherapy have emerged in recent years and appear to be not only more effective than conventional therapy but also better tolerated, because unlike chemotherapy and radiation, these newer approaches are designed to kill cancer cells without damaging healthy ones.

Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 08:00 am

Cancer Research & News

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We'll Help You Tell Your Story — and Pass It On

Life Recorded gives you the opportunity to be the star of a 40-minute audio or video recording — free of charge.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - 09:58 am

Patient Stories

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Fighting Cancer with My Immune System: A Patient's Story

Judy was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer in 2016. Almost a year after her diagnosis, with the help of Keytruda, Judy’s tumor has shrunk 95 percent.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - 08:00 am

Patient Stories

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What Does Hope Mean to You?

Hope was the driving force behind the new Roswell Park logo, which led us to ask our social media followers what the word means to them. The responses were powerful and, of course, inspired hope.

Friday, January 5, 2018 - 10:45 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

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Roswell Park Unveils New Name, Logo and Mission

Exciting new changes are in the works at Roswell Park, just in time for our 120th anniversary!

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - 09:13 am

Cancer Research & News

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Ushers in New Year with Fresh Look, Identity

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Upstate New York’s only comprehensive cancer is marking its 120th anniversary with a fresh identity.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - 07:00 am

News

Roswell Park Appoints New Leaders From Both Within and Outside the Cancer Institute

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Seven senior employees are serving in new roles at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. While five of these program leaders were promoted or re-appointed, two have newly joined the Institute from other centers.

Friday, December 29, 2017 - 07:00 am

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The moving parts of cancer risk — an introduction to epigenetics, part 2

Epigenetics describes how normal genes that control the body’s functions can be switched on or off by different exposures and experiences, from before birth through adulthood. These changes could potentially affect the health of our offspring for generations.

Thursday, December 28, 2017 - 01:31 pm

Cancer Research & News

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New Treatments for Liver Cancer

The incidence of liver cancer is increasing, making primary liver (and bile duct) cancer the fastest-rising cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Experts attribute this to the high prevalence of fatty liver disease, a condition associated with insulin resistance, obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - 10:00 am

Cancer Research & News