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A beer, some wine, or seltzer with a twist? Time to re-think drinking

Before you raise your glass, find out about the link between drinking alcohol and the risk of getting cancer.

Friday, February 5, 2021 - 08:30 am

Prevention & Screening

Three Roswell Park professionals review cancer screening publications.

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Do cancer survivors have a higher risk of cancer?

Does having one type of cancer — even if it is successfully treated — increase your risk of developing a new, unrelated cancer in the future? Here's important information for cancer survivors, just in time for National Cancer Prevention Month in February.

Friday, January 29, 2021 - 08:00 am

Cancer Research & News

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

Cervical cancer screening test reminder on a notebook

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Cervical cancer screening: Don’t skip this important test

Routine cervical screening detects precancerous conditions before cancer develops, opening an important window of opportunity for early treatment or prevention of the disease altogether.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 12:26 pm

Prevention & Screening

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Top 4 Mocktail Recipes

Alcohol is a fixture at most parties, but if liquor is off limits during cancer treatment, there are healthy alternatives to help you celebrate any occasion.

These non-alcoholic mocktails contain fewer calories than alcoholic beverages and are full of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 11:01 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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Are carbohydrates really that bad?

While low-carb diets may appear to provide a “quick fix” when it comes to weight loss, evidence doesn't show that they help you lose weight in the long term. In fact, many diets that have been shown to be healthful patterns of eating are not low in carbohydrates. Here's the lowdown.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - 10:18 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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Does cervical cancer have symptoms?

Every year more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, which used to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths for women in the United States.

Friday, December 11, 2020 - 02:00 pm

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

The Monarch system uses a handheld console (seen here), plus computer assisted navigation for robotic bronchoscopy

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Donations bring cutting-edge robotic bronchoscopy to Roswell Park

You can thank a community swimming pool for helping Patricia discover her lung cancer before it advanced.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 09:35 am

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

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What cancer patients (and others) need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

Revised 12/17/20

Amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, vaccination is beginning around the nation of the first FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine.

Monday, December 7, 2020 - 03:00 pm

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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A cough that won't quit: Is it lung cancer?

In general, coughing is your body’s way of responding to irritation and is usually considered normal and healthy. But sometimes a persistent cough is a warning sign of something more complex, including lung cancer.

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 09:35 am

Prevention & Screening