Cancer Talk Blog

What is watchful waiting for lymphoma or chronic leukemia?

Blood-related cancers cover a spectrum of disorders: Some are aggressive and require immediate medical attention, and treatment delays can potentially compromise clinical outcomes for the patient.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 02:24 pm

Cancer Support

Article

5 questions to ask your cervical cancer surgeon

After receiving a diagnosis of cervical cancer, you’re bound to have a lot of questions. What will my treatment entail? Will I need surgery?

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 09:00 am

Cancer Support

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Article

Can non-smokers get lung cancer?

While smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer, 15 to 20% of lung cancers are found in people who have never smoked.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 08:22 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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News

Changes in Microbiome Predict Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that bacterial vaginosis actually consists of two subtypes — one of which significantly increases the risk of developing chlamydia infections.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 07:00 am

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Article

New options for KRAS-associated cancers available at Roswell Park

Cancers that have KRAS mutations are often more difficult to treat, don’t respond as well to standard therapies, are more likely to spread and have poorer prognosis.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 08:08 am

Cancer Research & News

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Article

What does an abnormal Pap smear mean?

About 5% of all Pap test results will be abnormal. An abnormal result does not mean cancer, but it does require follow-up to rule out the possibility of cancer.

Friday, January 10, 2025 - 08:00 am

Prevention & Screening

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News

Roswell Park Team Identifies New Cause of Chemotherapy Resistance in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

A team led by Anna Bianchi-Smiraglia has identified a previously unknown cause of resistance to doxorubicin, pointing to a new strategy for treating aggressive "triple-negative" breast cancer.

Friday, January 10, 2025 - 07:00 am

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Article

What does throat cancer feel like?

If these symptoms stick around longer than a month, be sure to see your doctor to get checked out.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 08:30 am

Cancer Support

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Article

How to choose a wig: tips for cancer patients

Hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatment, and for many patients, wigs are the answer. Choosing the right wig can be a difficult decision, but our experts will help guide you.

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 09:30 am

Life & Wellness