Cancer Talk Blog

Esophageal Cancer Q&A with Dr. Fountzilas

Christos Fountzilas, MD, Associate Professor of Oncology and board-certified gastrointestinal medical oncologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, answers some of the most common questions about this rare and complex type of cancer.

Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 10:00 am

Prevention & Screening

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Fueling for exercise

In order for your body to perform, you need fuel, but what’s the best way to get it? Do you really need expensive sports powders, gels or supplements? Should you eat before a workout? Should you eat right after? Let’s jump into some topics on fueling your activity!

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 - 11:48 am

Life & Wellness

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Drink up to avoid the dangers of dehydration

Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluids than you take in. Along with the water, you lose vital electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 09:16 pm

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What causes testicular cancer?

In America, testicular cancer is the most common cancer affecting young men and teens, between the ages of 15 and 35. Fortunately, it’s still quite rare compared to other types of cancer

Monday, April 25, 2022 - 09:00 pm

Cancer Support

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Roswell Park Specialists to Highlight Latest Advances in Blood Cancer Treatment and Cellular Therapy

Roswell Park specialists will share the latest advances and developments in the treatment of blood-related cancers at the 2022 Tandem Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings of American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) and Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) in Salt Lake City, Utah, from April 23 to 26.

Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 08:00 am

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Pelvic floor therapy can treat bladder, bowel and sexual function problems

Many people suffer silently with the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, having convinced themselves that it’s normal to leak urine, have pain or experience sexual dysfunction. Too many have come to believe that they cannot be helped.

Friday, April 22, 2022 - 10:18 am

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A black and white photo of a mother and her two sons sitting on a hospital bed, wearing shirts that say 'Alex Strong' in honor of the youngest boy in the photo who is fighting cancer.

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Fighting cancer as a family: Alex and Penny’s story

It’s been a long few years for her family. In August 2016, the family, including older son Harrison, had gone to a fair and Alex, then 11 years old, hit his knee.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 11:57 am

Patient Stories

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Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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NIH Tribal Health Expert to Share Insights in Roswell Park Center for Indigenous Cancer Research Webinar

Join Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Center for Indigenous Cancer Research (CICR) for a webinar on Tuesday, April 26, at 3 p.m. EST featuring National Institutes of Health (NIH) Tribal Health Research Office Director David R. Wilson, PhD.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 08:00 am

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Is ear pain a sign of throat cancer?

Although ear pain is not the most common symptom of throat cancer, referred pain to the ear in is something to look out for.

Monday, April 18, 2022 - 10:25 am

Prevention & Screening