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Roswell Park Scientists Contribute to Understanding of Novel Class of Cancer-Targeting Agents

Researchers in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) offer greater clarity of how a novel class of cancer-targeting agents called BET (Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal) inhibitors stimulate cell death in laboratory models of human cancers, specifically B-cell lymphomas.

Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 07:00 am

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Four Buffalo Sabres to Shave Their Heads for Roswell Park's Bald for Bucks

The Buffalo Sabres today announced three current players and one alumnus will shave their heads on Saturday, Feb. 20 as part of the Bald for Bucks program, which raises money for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Investigators Evaluate Enzyme Inhibitor for Rare Lymphoma

Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) scientists report a novel enzyme inhibitor, Pevonedistat, demonstrated effectiveness in the laboratory against Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), a rare and aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Monday, January 11, 2016 - 07:00 am

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The stories hiding in Roswell Park’s quilts

One day Barb Murak stopped by the waiting room of the Urology Clinic at Roswell Park and noticed several guys flipping idly through Field & Stream magazine, heads down, as they waited for their appointments. She had an idea.

Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 11:49 am

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29 Roswell Park Physicians Listed America’s Top Doctors®

Twenty-nine physicians from Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) are included in the Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. prestigious America’s Top Doctors® list.

Monday, December 28, 2015 - 07:00 am

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Study bolsters evidence for surgery recommendation after MRI-diagnosed breast condition

Physicians now have clearer basis for recommending surgical excision for patients in whom magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detected lobular neoplasia, a known risk factor for developing breast cancer, according to findings reported in Modern Pathology, by researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - 07:00 am

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Tobacco Exposure Negatively Impacts Women’s Reproductive Health

The risk of infertility and early menopause increases significantly for women who use tobacco or are exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a study led by Roswell Park researchers and published in the current issue of Tobacco Control.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - 07:00 am

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Latest Findings on Unrelated-Donor BMT, B-Cell Lymphoma Highlight Roswell Park ASH 2015 Presentations

More than a dozen Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) researchers were invited to present findings at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 57th Annual Meeting & Exposition, a four-day meeting in Orlando, Fla., that concluded yesterday.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 07:00 am

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Empire State Ride Launches 2016 Adventure Across New York State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Cancer advocates and bicyclists can now sign up for the 2016 Empire State Ride, a one-of-a-kind adventure across New York state with one mission: win the fight against cancer. This unique event, set for July 30 to Aug.

Monday, November 30, 2015 - 07:00 am