"Now that we know so much more about tumors and the immune system, we can start utilizing our immune system in the context of gene therapy technology. That means the cell therapies we currently have are a proven principle."
While amyloidosis is not cancer, it is sometimes treated with standards of “cancer-combat” care, and people with multiple myeloma – a blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow – may be at a higher risk for developing amyloidosis.
In May, National Cancer Research Month, we reflect on the ways we can continue to shake off cancer’s grasp by pioneering advancements in prevention, detection and treatment.
May is Cancer Research Awareness Month, making it the perfect opportunity to shine a light on some of the innovative and boundary-pushing research going on every day at Roswell Park.
Of the millions of people who develop skin cancer each year in the United States, only about 3,000 are diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma, a very rare type of skin cancer.
We now have three widely available options for treating COVID-19. The treatment that’s best for you will depend on infection status, your symptoms, your risk for complications and your overall cancer therapy plan.
