Cancer Talk Blog

Peter Merlo, Roswell Park patient and participant in the 11 Day Power Play

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Surviving a benign brain tumor: Peter’s story

“I don’t care how long the tunnel is. If I see a glimmer of light, I'm going to keep going.”

Tuesday, July 27, 2021 - 01:15 pm

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Living with a neobladder: James' story

“I tell people that when they look up and see that Roswell Park building at Elm and Carlton streets in Buffalo, to think about the people inside looking out. They are all seeking hope that cancer can be defeated."

Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 08:30 am

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Living with a genetic cancer syndrome: Sheana's story

As a result of having VHL, Sheana has had many surgeries. At age 12 she had a hemangioblastoma removed from her brain. At age 15, a tumor was removed from her spine. At age 17, another from her brain. She also has had tumors behind her eyes.

Friday, July 9, 2021 - 11:00 am

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A black and white photo of a family of five on the front porch of a house, mother is holding daughter on her lap, one son is sitting on the sidewalk and the father has his arm around the other son's shoulder.

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Annie’s journey to the Ride for Roswell

“The reason I ride is because I want the accessibility of Roswell Park to be there for everybody.”

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 09:00 am

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Green ribbon, representing bile duct cancer, wrapped around a tree branch

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Cholangiocarcinoma: Wayne's story

As in Wayne’s case, cholangiocarcinoma is often discovered incidentally during other medical tests because it typically does not cause any noticeable symptoms until late stages.

Friday, June 25, 2021 - 11:11 am

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Photo of triumphant Prudie with her physician

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Follicular lymphoma: Prudie's story

At every one of her bi-monthly appointments, Prudie bakes something for the Lymphoma Clinic staff, accompanied by a handwritten thank-you card to acknowledge all that they have done for her.

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 02:11 pm

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Neurofibromatosis: Shamika's story

While the tumors caused by neurofibromatosis are usually nonmalignant (not cancer), they can cause significant harm, and some do progress to cancer.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 09:28 am

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Katie Maerten, left, with her boyfriend, Paul Strobel, and their "miracle" son, Steven.

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Hodgkin lymphoma: Katie’s story

“I keep telling my kids, ‘I’m here for a reason.’”

Friday, May 7, 2021 - 09:30 am

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Danieller Ossher in Venice for a post-cancer vacation.

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Breast cancer at 30: Danielle's story

Three years ago, Danielle Ossher was excited about starting a new life in Buffalo with her husband, Pete. They had been living in Boston, Massachusetts, where they met in college, but after 10 years, the couple began to think about moving to Western New York, because Pete was from Buffalo.

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 02:30 pm

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