Cancer Talk Blog

Advanced radiation for prostate cancer: Robert's story

The convenience of fewer hospital visits and elimination of a surgical recovery period means patients can often return to their normal routines almost immediately.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 10:53 am

Patient Stories

Barbara Widrig, liver cancer patient at Roswell Park, poses on a bench for a photo

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Histotripsy treats liver tumors without surgery: Barbara’s story

Histotripsy is a new treatment approach that uses high-intensity sound waves to destroy tumor tissue in the liver.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 11:11 am

Patient Stories

Breast patient Jill Komm and her children

Article

ATM-positive breast cancer: Jill’s story

Earlier and more robust screening practices provide the best opportunity to find cancer earlier and at its most treatable stage.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 09:30 am

Patient Stories

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Prevention & Screening

A woman leans in to place a kiss on the forehead of her husband.

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Metastatic male breast cancer: Joe’s story

Joe Gadawski knows he’s a lucky guy. He was introduced to his wife of 44 years, Nancy McGlen, by a priest at Niagara University, where his son was a student and Nancy was his professor.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 12:16 pm

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