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Viral Vector Mobilan Offers a New Approach for Cancer Immunotherapy

One of the most important areas of cancer research today involves efforts to expand the benefits of immunotherapy to more patients. Research conducted by scientists at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in cooperation with Panacela Labs LLC, a subsidiary of Cleveland BioLabs LLC (Nasdaq: CBLI), introduces a new class of immunotherapy and proposes a strategy for increasing the number of patients who are likely to benefit from this new approach.
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Pancreatic Cancer, 2017: What You Need to Know

There are many advantages to seeking treatment for pancreatic cancer at a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, where doctors specialize and are experienced in treating the disease. Pancreatic cancer specialists often take a coordinated approach to treatment, providing a team of medical professionals to develop a personalized care plan for each patient.
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Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer

Mohs surgery is the gold standard for removing the two most common forms of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Bax explains the benefits of Mohs surgery, and what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
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Roswell Park Patients Will Have Expanded Access to Medical Records Through NYS Health Foundation Grant

A newly awarded grant will enable easier, more interactive access to medical records for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center patients. The comprehensive cancer center will become one of the first centers anywhere in New York State to implement the OpenNotes concept and integrate note-sharing into its secure digital portal, MyRoswell, thanks to a $125,000 award from the New York State Health Foundation.

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When Breast Cancer Becomes Metastatic

Metastatic breast cancer is the most advanced stage of breast cancer, known as stage IV breast cancer. It occurs when the cancer develops the ability to spread to other organs in the body – most commonly the liver, lung, bone, soft tissues or brain. Even though the cancer involves other organs, it’s still treated as breast cancer.

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