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Is multiple myeloma hereditary?

Until recently, multiple myeloma has not been considered hereditary, although there are familial risks for developing the rare blood cancer.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 08:00 am

Cancer Research & News

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Congratulate your Roswell Park nurse!

Research shows that Magnet-recognized organizations demonstrate better patient outcomes and higher patient satisfaction.

Friday, February 28, 2025 - 11:34 am

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How genetic testing helps in cancer prevention

Genetic testing can help patients fully understand their genetic makeup, what mutations they have and how that translates to the risk of developing cancer in the future.

Monday, February 24, 2025 - 09:54 am

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Prevention & Screening

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Why are breast cancer rates rising among Asian-American and Pacific Islander women?

While breast cancer rates are increasing among women from all races, ages and ethnicities, a significant surge in rates among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, and especially among younger AAPI women, surprised many cancer experts as they now try to determine why.

Friday, February 7, 2025 - 08:08 am

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Life & Wellness

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New options for KRAS-associated cancers available at Roswell Park

Cancers that have KRAS mutations are often more difficult to treat, don’t respond as well to standard therapies, are more likely to spread and have poorer prognosis.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - 08:08 am

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Diabetes drug appears to fight lung cancer — but only in overweight or obese patients

Based on their findings, Drs. Yendamuri and Barbi designed a phase 2 clinical trial to see whether metformin might also help prevent lung cancer in overweight or obese people who are at high risk for the disease.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - 09:02 am

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Revisiting our favorite blogs of 2024

Every year, our doctors and researchers take steps, both small and large, toward new treatments and therapies that can help improve the quality of life for our patients, offering hope and the possibility of a brighter future.

Monday, December 16, 2024 - 09:44 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Research & News

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Can the mercury in dental fillings cause cancer?

While amalgams are a safe dental restoration method, mercury itself can be toxic to humans at certain levels of exposure.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 09:20 am

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DNA can reveal higher risk of multiple myeloma — and the best treatment

Everyone inherits one copy of BRCA1 and one copy of BRCA2 from each parent. An inherited mutation in just one of those copies raises the risk for developing several types of cancer.

Monday, November 25, 2024 - 12:22 pm

Cancer Research & News