Cancer Talk Blog

A breast reconstruction option — prepectoral implant surgery

One of the advantages is that it can result in less pain during recovery. “Pain from the prepectoral implant procedure may be less painful, or may be equivalent to the pain from a subpectoral implant,” Dr. Moon said.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 02:39 pm

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Nutrition after treatment

Cancer survivors naturally have many questions as they look ahead toward their post-treatment lives. Today, we answer three frequently asked questions about nutrition health.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 10:15 am

Life & Wellness

Four medical professional women standing in a hallway with masks; one is holding flowers and a certificate for being Roswell Park's Nurse of the Month for August.

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"This is where I wanted my career": Courtney named Nurse of the Month for August

It’s rare these days for people to stay in the same job at the same place for most of their careers, regardless of their type of work. Anne Courtney, AAS, RN, OCN, is an exception.

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 12:45 pm

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10 healthy ways to increase your fluid intake

Dehydration can cause headaches, lethargy, muscle weakness and a host of other problems. So what is adequate hydration, and how do we meet these needs through drinking and eating?

Monday, August 9, 2021 - 03:38 pm

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Ride for Roswell surpasses $5 million thanks to generous $59,065 gift from the West Herr Automotive Group

BUFFALO, NY - The 2021 Ride for Roswell took place this past weekend with thousands of riders taking on routes between 3 and 100 miles beginning at four locations across Western New York: Buffalo Outer Harbor, Grand Island, Niagara County Community Colleg

Monday, August 9, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Phyllodes tumor: Hildi's story

“Starting with my first phone call to Roswell Park, caring and compassionate is the kind of treatment I got from everyone there, and based on my experience with other facilities, that kind of treatment is indeed rare.”

Friday, August 6, 2021 - 04:00 pm

Patient Stories

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Top 5 Pediatric Cancers: The Warning Signs

The types of cancers that develop in children are different from those that develop in adults. Take a closer look at the top five cancers found in children and the warning signs for each.

Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 11:45 am

Prevention & Screening

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Can ovarian cancer cause leg pain?

Women worried about developing ovarian cancer might look for clues in unexpected or odd aches and pain they feel. Take heed: leg pain is not commonly associated with new ovarian cancer cases.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 02:35 pm

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Roswell Park Finance Professional Moves Into Executive Role for Cancer Center

Elevating a highly accomplished finance professional to an expanded role with additional responsibilities, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announces the promotion of Todd Maier, CPA, to Vice President of Finance.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 08:00 am