Cancer Talk Blog

Roswell Park Research Identifies Link between Smoking, Sex Hormones and Lung Cancer

There is increasing evidence that women are more susceptible to lung cancer than men, particularly if they smoke.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 07:00 am

Managing Long-Term Pain: Alternatives to Opioids

Today many people are concerned about the risks of taking opioid medications on a long-term basis. But if you're living with chronic pain, what are the alternatives?

Monday, January 22, 2018 - 09:00 am

Cancer Support

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Online Resources for Cancer Patients

I encourage all patients and survivors to become experts on their cancer and seek out communities that support them. There are plenty of resources out there, and beginning the journey to finding them can be a huge source of relief.

Friday, January 19, 2018 - 08:00 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

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International Accreditation Reaffirms Excellence of Roswell Park’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Center

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The blood and marrow transplant (BMT) program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for the fifth consecutive time.

Friday, January 19, 2018 - 07:00 am

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How Did You Discover You Had Cancer?

We asked our Facebook followers to share the first signs or symptoms they experienced before being receiving their cancer diagnosis.

Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 03:26 pm

Prevention & Screening

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Life is Tough, But You Are Tougher

Erin has gone through a lot for a 15-year-old, with four surgeries to put in medi-ports, two for tumor removal and two for eye reconstruction, with more reconstruction to come.

Monday, January 15, 2018 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

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Humor — It's Just What the Doctor Ordered!

While cancer isn’t funny, when laughter and humor are combined with treatment, they might be the best medicine to help you through this difficult time.

Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00 am

Life & Wellness

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

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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