For these college students, it was their first opportunity to take their education out of the classroom and get a feel for what a career in medicine and research might look like.
The six pediatric nurses at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are often called upon to do more than other specialties: They need to help children, some too young to talk or understand what’s happening, through a scary and difficult time, while also comforting and supporting their parents and caregivers.
Since 2020, Roswell Park has brought together employees from across the institute to focus on community outreach efforts to support and improve educational, job training and childcare efforts throughout Buffalo.
The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends 30 grams of dietary fiber each day for adults to help lower cancer risk. Learn how you can add more fiber to your diet.
Bruising, or excessive platelets, might also be an indication that your blood cells are carrying leukemia cells as well, which can grow in the bone marrow alongside healthy cells.
"Most men don’t realize that if your PSA number doubles from one year to the next, you’re in trouble. We want to express that to men, to take advantage of the situation and be educated.”
The sessions are open to Roswell Park patients, visitors and employees at no cost. All equipment will be provided, and the classes are led by certified yoga therapists with oncology specific training.
The 11th annual Cruisin’ for a Cure Buffalo-Niagara, set for Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the campus of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the on-ramp to get back on that road.
