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Roswell Park Executive Promoted to Chief Financial Officer

Following a national search, Ryan Grady, CPA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, planning, leading and organizing the activities of the Department of Finance.

Friday, May 7, 2021 - 08:00 am

A facial prosthesis is being sculpted for a patient with head and neck cancer

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Restoring appearance through the art and science of prosthetics

Some cancer patients have to undergo extensive surgery that dramatically alters their appearance, often causing great emotional distress. Thanks to the work of Dr. Vladimir Frias, Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, they can look like themselves again.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Dermatology Opens as Newest Roswell Park Care Network Site

The Roswell Park Care Network has expanded once more, celebrating an open house today of its newest location – Roswell Park Dermatology – in Depew. The Transit Road office brings together both specialized cancer and general dermatology services under one roof.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Thank a nurse!

Oncology nursing provides the opportunity and privilege to interact with patients and their families at a difficult time in their lives. We are caregivers, cheerleaders, confidants and, in many cases, close friends.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 09:00 am

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Roswell Park researcher working on new screening test for prostate cancer

“They’ll say, ‘When it gets bad, then you can see me.’ But when it gets bad, what decision will you make? What treatment will you get?”

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 08:20 am

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

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The truth about tanning beds: 4 lies tanning salons tell you

Despite efforts by the Food & Drug Administration and the American Academy of Dermatology to restrict false advertising, these for-profit enterprises often cover up the truth about the serious consequences of indoor tanning.

Monday, May 3, 2021 - 10:15 am

Prevention & Screening

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Pancreas Advocacy Group Names Roswell Park an Academic Center of Excellence

Acknowledging Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as a center at the forefront of pancreatic cancer care, the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) has named Roswell Park an NPF Academic Center of Excellence.

Monday, May 3, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Cocktails can lead to increased cancer risk

Alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for developing cancers of the head & neck, esophagus, liver, breast, colon and rectum.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 11:46 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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Fats 101: the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats

From the low-fat diet trends of the '90s to the high-fat ketogenic diet, there has been a lot of conflicting information out there about how much fat to include in your diet.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 03:02 pm

Life & Wellness