Cancer Talk Blog

Carolyn Henry sits in a wheelchair, covered by a blanked with red, black, white and yellow segments, in front of her sons (L-R) Dale, Rob (Bear), Ron (Mouse), Brian and Ray.

Navigating cancer for a parent: Ray and Carolyn’s story

“This would be almost impossible to try and sort through without them. They’re giving us insight into the issues of elder healthcare. We’re lucky that we have people to help us.”

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 11:00 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

One-day jaw reconstruction patient George Hofheins

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One-day jaw reconstruction: George’s story

One-Day Jaw Reconstruction is a revolutionary procedure that removes tumors or cancers of the jaws and fully rehabilitates the patient with a new jaw, dental implants and teeth all in one surgery.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 12:00 pm

Patient Stories

Victory Bell Jody Czaja & Robyn Gilmartin with Martha Hickey June 2022

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Revisiting our favorite blogs of 2022

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is filled with stories.

Every day, our patients come in to talk with their doctors and care team, sharing stories of their struggles, their victories of all sizes, their setbacks and their hopes.

Monday, December 19, 2022 - 08:00 am

Melanoma at age 36: Andy's story

"With the fire department, we’re at a higher risk. It’s just an inherently dangerous job. Cancer’s always going to be a risk for us."

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 10:00 am

Patient Stories

A young girl wears a Santa hat and holds a box of fuzzy slippers. Behind her are nurses wearing masks and funny glasses with Christmas-themed characters.

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Meet this year’s Tree of Hope Lighter: Mya Culley

"Mya is a dynamic little kid with an infectious smile. She’s at that age where she’s so happy about Christmas and everything is magical.”

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 12:13 pm

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

A man stands in front of the Victory Bell, wearing a dark coat and baseball cap, while his wife and their dog cheer him on.

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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

Former happy patient with outstretched arms

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Graves' Disease: Angel's Story

"When I got to the room, they went over everything again, and that made me feel like they were paying attention to me. I felt like a real person.”

Monday, November 14, 2022 - 01:14 pm

Advocating for lung cancer screening: Colleen’s story

In September, Colleen joined a group from Roswell Park to speak before a congressional hearing on the importance of making low-dose CT scans for lung cancer more accessible and easier for people to obtain.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - 10:15 am

Patient Stories

Prevention & Screening

Woman's cupped hands holding pink cancer ribbon

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Breast cancer: Karen's story

Before she left Roswell Park that day, Karen’s surgery had been scheduled and all her necessary preoperative tests and clearances were completed. “No more extra trips and appointments."

Saturday, October 1, 2022 - 04:15 pm

Patient Stories