Cancer Talk Blog

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Liver cancer clinical trial: Chuck’s story

Chuck Schliecher has hepatitis C to thank for being a liver cancer survivor.

Friday, November 18, 2022 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Research & News

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Where does prostate cancer spread?

Thanks to early detection efforts, most cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed at an early stage, when the cancer is confined to the prostate. Some men have their prostate cancer diagnosed after it has spread to nearby lymph nodes.

Friday, November 4, 2022 - 10:00 am

Cancer Research & News

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Many cancer survivors should have genetic screening

While not every cancer patient needs genetic screening, studies have shown that patients who have had a history of cancer — and should be tested for hereditary cancer syndromes — are not being tested.

Friday, October 21, 2022 - 10:05 am

Cancer Research & News

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WNY 2022 Cancer Snapshot is good news, bad news

A recently released portrait of regional progress in the fight against cancer reveals that, overall, the rate of incidence has decreased for nine of the top 10 deadliest cancers between 2015 and 2019.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - 02:53 pm

Cancer Research & News

Life & Wellness

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Can nerve damage be repaired?

“We can provide treatment for patients who don’t have access to this type of service anywhere else in the region because it is so specialized."

Monday, August 22, 2022 - 09:00 am

Cancer Research & News

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Lymphoma treatment for older adults

Lymphoma is broadly a cancer of the lymphatic system, an important part of the body’s immune defense against infection and disease

Monday, August 8, 2022 - 12:28 pm

Cancer Research & News

Cancer Support

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What are complex polyps?

Some polyps found during screening colonoscopies cannot be safely removed during the procedure. These so-called "complex polyps" are considered difficult, because they are either too large, too flat, or located in an area that makes them unsuitable for conventional removal.

Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 12:47 pm

Cancer Research & News

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Meet the Team: Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD

"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."

Friday, June 24, 2022 - 09:50 am

Meet the Team

Cancer Research & News

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What is amyloidosis?

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.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 09:00 am

Cancer Research & News