Cancer Talk Blog

Photo of Moree Haskins, breast cancer patient at Jamestown Medical Oncology

Stage 3 breast cancer: Moree's story

“I was already familiar with Roswell Park and knew from family and friends that it’s a cancer hospital with an excellent reputation.”

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

Marlea Brown, a colorectal cancer patient at Jamestown Medical Oncology, paints a picture of a flower

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Survivorship care after colon cancer: Marlea's story

For patients like Marlea who live almost two hours from Roswell Park’s main campus in Buffalo, NY, the Jamestown location provides the full range of services, much closer to home.

Friday, March 8, 2024 - 12:12 pm

Glioblastoma vaccine clinical trial: Cassandra's story

In the spring of 2023, Cassandra Johnston and her husband Nolan Wolf were thrilled to welcome their newborn, Michael, to the world. He came about five weeks early, surprising everyone, but now Cassandra looks back and says her body must have known it was time.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 09:24 am

Patient Stories

Edith Lazatin rings the victory bell, holding a bouquet of flowers, while Dr. Kazuaki Takabe cheers her on.

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ER-positive breast cancer: Edith’s story

Fortunately, Roswell Park had a clinical trial that Edith participated in, and that made her cancer go away in both her breast and lymph nodes.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 09:03 am

Patient Stories

Doctor holding young woman's hand across a table

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Three cancers in five years: Carol's story

"It was very helpful to be closer to home, especially as I was following up with doctor visits every three months at the time. The Jamestown office was very welcoming and has a nice cozy atmosphere."

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 10:32 am

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