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Life Lessons From a Pancreatic Cancer Survivor

More than two years ago, when Dr. Bain told me I had pancreatic cancer, my first thought was that nothing can take my 81 years away from me. I’ve had a long, happy life and know what it’s like to overcome hardships and learn important lessons.
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Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Buffalo Slated for Nov. 18

The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team will again take part in the NHL Hockey Fights Cancer™ program, in partnership with the Courage of Carly Fund at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, during the team’s home game on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. against the Carolina Hurricanes.

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What to Expect from Lung Cancer Surgery

Surgery remains the primary treatment for early-stage lung cancer, and most commonly that means a procedure called lobectomy, which removes about one-third to one-half of the lung with the tumor. It’s the one treatment that offers patients with lung cancer their best option for prolonged survival.
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Dr. Roswell Park Takes His Place in the Western New York Business Hall of Fame

More than a century after his death, the legacy of Dr. Roswell Park remains strong. Today, Nov. 13, 2017, Buffalo Business First will induct him into the inaugural class of the Western New York Business Hall of Fame, which recognizes the region’s preeminent business leaders and innovators from the 1800s to the present. Here’s a brief introduction to this remarkable man.
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Netspot Scan Gives NET Patient the All Clear

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are called the zebra of cancers because they are rare, and behave very differently from other cancer types. While NETs are typically small and slow growing, they can develop anywhere in the body, most commonly the stomach, intestines, pancreas, lungs and liver. Since they don’t show up on typical PET scans, finding them at early stages or detecting metastasis is difficult.

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