Cancer Talk Blog

Nick Morrison, Paul Dublino and David Peek (from left) stand in front of the Victory Bell.

Bonding through cancer treatment: Three friends bridge generations

Nick Morrison, Paul Dublino and David Peek were strangers when they were diagnosed with cancers. But they quickly formed a bond, seeing each other five days a week for five weeks as they were each treated for an oral cancer.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 01:00 pm

Patient Stories

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A woman in a purple hoodie rings the Victory Bell after completing a long surveillance period for cervical cancer and mesothelioma.

Article

Cervical cancer and mesothelioma: Shawn’s story

“If I could be a little bit of hope and shed some light to someone else to keep going, I want to."

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 01:30 pm

Patient Stories

Prevention & Screening

Article

Rare spinal tumor: Teleah’s story

"If you’re facing cancer, choose to work with the top talent at the top cancer treatment center in Western New York. Choose Roswell Park."

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

Kristin Scobey with family ringing victory bell

Article

Breast cancer "out of the blue": Kristin’s story

"I want as many days and as many hockey games as I can get.”

Friday, February 3, 2023 - 11:37 am

Patient Stories

Life & Wellness

Article

A double mastectomy and breast reconstruction: Shae’s "Air Force Tough" story

“Roswell Park was comfortable. You could tell it is set up to specialize in breast cancer. They had everything ready and they read the results on the spot. I didn’t have to go home with any anxiety about anything.”

Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

Life & Wellness

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.

Article

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

Article

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

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