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Portion Control: Take Your Cues from Your Stomach, Not Your Eyes

Extra calories can add up: Just 100 calories per day beyond your needs could lead to an extra 10 pounds of weight per year.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 03:34 pm

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What Is Sepsis? Know the Danger Signals

Cancer patients and older adults are among those at higher risk for sepsis, which progresses rapidly and can be fatal. Knowing the symptoms and acting quickly could save your life.

Monday, October 19, 2020 - 08:00 am

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What Indigenous People's Day Means to Roswell Park

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, we acknowledge that our differences are indeed our strengths when it comes to meeting and exceeding our goals.

Monday, October 12, 2020 - 08:00 am

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Whole Grains Help Reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

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Benefits of eating whole grains include reduced risk of colorectal cancer

There is strong evidence that eating at least three servings of whole-grain foods per day decreases the risk of colorectal cancer. Consuming whole grains also has been shown to promote cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. But what are whole grains?

Monday, September 21, 2020 - 04:08 pm

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Using Social Media to Provide Black Mothers with Breastfeeding Information

What is the best way to get critical medical and health information to those who need it? Reach people where they are.

Friday, August 28, 2020 - 09:43 am

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Easy Ways to Increase Your Calorie Intake During Cancer Treatment

Your calorie needs may increase during treatment, but treatment side effects can interfere with your appetite. Here are some strategies to help you maintain a healthy weight.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 10:42 am

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How to Keep Cancer From Coming Back

Even if you already have cancer, you can’t let down your guard when it comes to prevention. In fact, cancer patients have even more reason to be on guard, because they usually have a higher risk for infection or developing other types of cancer.

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 04:40 pm

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Summertime Tips for Cancer Patients

The heat, sun and outside activities can present challenges and trigger side effects. Take these precautions to stay safe.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - 02:06 pm

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What Is Neutropenia?

White blood cells play an important role in your immune system, fighting infection and removing foreign agents and abnormal cells. The majority of white blood cells are neutrophils.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 09:47 am

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