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Peaches and cherries displayed at a farmers market

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The benefits of eating in-season produce

Ripe, freshly picked fruits and vegetables tend to be most nutrient-dense and cost-effective.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 08:19 am

Life & Wellness

Father and daughter donate blood together at the Roswell Park Donor Center

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New guidelines for donating blood and platelets

Recently, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center revised its donation guidelines to make it easier for cancer survivors to give blood.

Monday, July 29, 2024 - 11:36 am

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Life & Wellness

Fruit on skewers after being grilled - stock

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Healthier grilling options for summer

For many of us, welcoming the warm summer months means firing up the grill. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or entertaining for a summer gathering, there are many delicious options for backyard barbeque this season!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 09:54 am

Life & Wellness

Exterior shot of College Parkway Amherst Center

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Roswell Park reopens Amherst location on College Parkway

Last month, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center reopened its location on College Parkway in Amherst with a new focus — providing essential survivorship and wellness care.

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 09:00 am

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A firefighter in full protective gear walks up stairs into a poorly lit burning building.

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Firefighters face increased risk of cancer, underscoring importance of regular screenings

Firefighters, in particular, and other first responders are at higher risk of developing myeloma, lymphoma and cancer in the breast, lungs, skin, liver, testes and other organs.

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 08:00 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

An outdor mural shows three faces in black and white framed in red and green flowers

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New mural celebrates historic connection to Roswell Park’s “Healing Power of Hope”

Many spirits of humanity have contributed to building the legacy of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center since it was founded in 1898. A new mural on the downtown campus pays tribute to three Rowell Park heroes who saved the lives of thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 10:09 am

Life & Wellness

Five different types of gluten free flours on baking spoons

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Managing celiac disease and cancer

An estimated 1 in 100 people worldwide have celiac disease, but only about 30% are properly diagnosed.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 09:28 am

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Life & Wellness

Article

Does a woman need a urologist?

There’s a tendency to associate urology with men and gynecology with women, but that’s a common misconception.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 09:00 am

Life & Wellness

A nurse preparing to draw blood from a patient

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Roswell Park, Sabres team up for prostate cancer early detection event

Do you have friends or loved ones that are due — or overdue — for their PSA test to detect prostate cancer? Let them know about our free prostate cancer early detection event on May 13, 2024.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 01:49 pm

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Prevention & Screening