What matters most in terms of whether ovarian cancer will recur is the stage of disease at the time of diagnosis and if all visible cancer was removed at the time of surgery.
Like other hospitals and medical offices, when COVID-19 hit Western New York, Roswell Park set up central points of entry and introduced a wellness screening system for all those who enter our walls.
Using a phone, computer or tablet, now you can talk with your doctors and other Roswell Park team members via video conferencing, from the safety and privacy of your own home.
Your calorie needs may increase during treatment, but treatment side effects can interfere with your appetite. Here are some strategies to help you maintain a healthy weight.
“Even as the criteria for this list get more exacting every year, we consistently perform well in side-by-side comparisons with America’s other elite cancer centers, because we put the patient at the center of every decision and build our care around them.”
Gynecologic cancers directly affect a woman's fertility as they typically involve the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Depending on the type and stage of the cancer, GYN malignancies are usually treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of these modalities.
“Experiencing Roswell Park’s tight-knit family is what compelled me to come back for a second year. Getting a thank you from a neighbor can really change your day.”
Dr. Clinton willingly traveled from Ohio to Buffalo every month, and sometimes more often, because the clinical trial “was the most advanced immunological treatment for my genetic type of cancer.
Even people who regularly check their skin as recommended often do not think of including their scalp. It is important to have someone else check the scalp thoroughly on a regular basis.
