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Sustained Top 5% Ranking for Inpatient Satisfaction Earns Roswell Park A Coveted National Distinction

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has again been honored by the Press Ganey organization for consistent superior performance in the area of patient experience. The comprehensive cancer center has received Press Ganey’s Guardian of Excellence Award for the third year in a row based on its sustained ranking among the top 5% of hospitals for patient satisfaction related to inpatient care.

Drs. Bonaccio and Majewski in imaging lab
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3D Mammograms: the best option for breast cancer screening

Advancements in technology have improved screening quality while decreasing the need for additional images. In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of tomosynthesis or 3D screening mammography. Since then, multiple studies have found that 3D screenings have reduced the need to recall patients for additional images up to 17 percent.
Prevention & Screening
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Coping with a Post-Cancer Body

Weight management is by far the most personal part of my journey I’ve talked about so far. I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent elated or devastated reacting to the numbers on the scale and how they are represented on my body.
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Mary Ebert works on her balance with Physical Therapist, Carolyn Miller.
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Training for Treatment

October is National Physical Therapy Month. While physical therapy (PT) is more commonly thought of in relation to athletics or orthopedics, PT plays an essential part in the recovery from cancer treatment.

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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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