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Roswell Park Surgeon Helps Create Nigeria's First Cancer Center

Nigeria’s population is more than half that of the United States, yet until a few months ago, its citizens didn’t have access to a single cancer center.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Long-Term Survival Rates Satisfactory for Bladder Cancer Patients Treated with Robotic Surgery

In the largest multi-institutional study to date, patients diagnosed with bladder cancer and treated with robot-assisted surgery (ROS) experienced similar results to those who underwent a traditional open operation, according to research led by scientists at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI).

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Scientific Evidence Mixed on Association between Exercise and Ovarian Cancer Risk

Ovarian cancer patients and survivors may benefit from exercise during and after treatment while under the care of their physician, according to results of a comprehensive literature review published online in Gynecologic Oncology.

Monday, June 29, 2015 - 08:00 am

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20th Anniversary Ride For Roswell Raises Record-Setting $4.5 Million for Cancer Research

The Ride For Roswell, the single largest fundraising event in Western New York and North America’s largest single-day cycling fundraiser, concluded its 20th year this weekend by raising a total of $4.5 million for cancer research and patient-care programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

Saturday, June 27, 2015 - 08:00 am

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ECHDC Celebrates Success of Queen City Bike Ferry

A very special 8-year-old boy was invited to represent the 10,000th passenger of the Queen City Bike Ferry. Luke Gworek, who is being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, came aboard with his family to make the river crossing.

Friday, June 19, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Early Menarche May Be Important in Development of Aggressive Breast Cancer in African-American Women

Early age at menarche, or first menstrual cycle, could play a role in the disproportionate incidence of estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancers diagnosed among African-American women, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Photodynamic Therapy Center Receives $10M Federal Award to Optimize Head & Neck Cancer Treatments

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has received continuation of a prestigious program project grant from the National Cancer Institute for research through the Roswell Park Photodynamic Therapy Center.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 08:00 am

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