Cancer Talk Blog

Image: Do you need a colonoscopy? Yes or No

Article

Do I still need a colonoscopy after a home stool test?

Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 09:29 am

Prevention & Screening

News

Roswell Park Oncology Experts Named To Castle Connolly ‘Top Doctors’ List

National research and information resource Castle Connolly has named 37 Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center physicians to its 2022 Top Doctors List. These experts are nominated through surveys completed by fellow physicians across the country.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 08:00 am

Megan Barry, center, with her grandparents, Mauro "Butch" Barry and Carol Barry.

Article

My Why: Megan Barry, BS

Megan Barry was only 9 years old when her grandfather, Mauro “Butch” Barry, died of prostate cancer in November 2007. She didn’t really understand the disease. But she wasn’t too young to make a promise to her grandmother, Carol Barry.

Monday, August 1, 2022 - 09:45 am

Meet the Team

Article

Gastroesophageal junction cancer: Rick's story

“I was given a choice to see a doctor at another facility, but because of what I know about my wife’s work and the cutting- edge research and treatment at Roswell Park, of course I went to Roswell Park.”

Friday, July 29, 2022 - 01:41 pm

Patient Stories

Animal vs. plant protein - nutrition blog 7/22

Article

Picking your proteins: animal versus plant sources

Protein is an essential nutrient we get from food that our bodies need for growth, maintenance and repair of muscles and other body tissues. You can get protein from both plant and animal foods, but is one better for you?

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - 11:05 am

Life & Wellness

Raymond Mangione, center, holds a certificate announcing him Nurse of the Month for July. A woman to his left holds flowers.

Article

“Every day you get to come in and help people”: Ray Mangione is Nurse of the Month for July

"I tell the patients I’m not here for the doctors, I’m an advocate for you."

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 01:57 pm

Meet the Team

Cancer Support

Mark Jainchill exploring his hobby of classic cars

Article

Metastatic testicular cancer: Mark’s story

“Coming to Roswell Park gave me assurance and confidence that I could beat cancer.”

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 09:45 am

Patient Stories

Article

Tackling sleep problems

Despite battling fatigue, you may find yourself having trouble sleeping. Sleep needs vary by person and circumstance. For example, naps make some folks feel refreshed but makes others feel cranky.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - 02:00 pm

Life & Wellness

Two women stand together, each holding a piece of the string used to ring the Victory Bell after completing cancer treatment. Both women are smiling proudly and laughing.

Article

Beating breast cancer: Jody and Robyn’s stories

Instead of ringing the bell by herself, Robyn invited Jody to join her. After all, if it weren’t for Jody’s advice, support and guidance, Robyn’s journey might have been very different.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 08:24 am

Patient Stories

Prevention & Screening