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Jerry and Haley Ward sit on concrete steps as she holds up her cap after graduating from college.

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My Why: Haley Ward, MA

“Dad was always saying ‘I’m going to fight it. I am not ready to give up.’"

Friday, April 29, 2022 - 09:00 am

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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

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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Prevention & Screening

CareMeds Team (from left to right): Drs. Kelly, Bouchard, Attwood, and Rodriguez

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CareMeds: Roswell Park’s innovative intervention to help caregivers of kids with cancer

Getting children with cancer to take their medication can cause stress for the caregiver and lead to conflict within the family, and failure to achieve medication adherence can impact the child’s cancer outcomes.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 03:00 pm

Using cranial electrotherapy stimulation to care for Roswell Park patients and staff

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is on top of the latest science, the newest technology and the best treatment options. But another big priority is ensuring quality of life for our patients and staff.

Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 01:28 pm

Life & Wellness

A group of young people, including three women and two men, smile at the camera.

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Is it rare to get cancer in your 20s?

It’s a time most young people dream about: Being in your 20s, finally an adult, out in the world and working your first job, maybe living in your first apartment alone or with a roommate. It’s an exciting time full of change and new adventures — something that can feel upended and derailed with a cancer diagnosis.

Monday, April 4, 2022 - 11:31 am

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Prevention & Screening

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Time to eat?

Does the number of times you eat a day — or when you eat — have an impact on your health? Your questions answered by a Roswell Park clinical dietitian.

Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 10:00 am

Life & Wellness

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Preventing colorectal cancer is possible through screening

Colorectal cancer is curable if caught early, and the way to catch it early is through a colonoscopy.

Monday, March 7, 2022 - 03:30 pm

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Prevention & Screening

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Symptoms of colon cancer in women

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in both men and women. Although it is slightly more common in men, 1 in every 24 women will be diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer at some point in her life.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 03:00 pm

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Prevention & Screening