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A doctor examines the neck of a patient inside an exam room

What does throat cancer feel like?

If these symptoms stick around longer than a month, be sure to see your doctor to get checked out.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 08:30 am

Creative Arts Team helps people manage cancer treatment

Drawing, painting, printmaking and making a collage – even simply coloring – can be a big help when it comes to navigating through cancer treatment.

Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 09:30 am

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Life & Wellness

Chemo checklist: Tips to get through treatment

Chemotherapy is tough. It’s a long and tedious process that sometimes includes curveballs before getting better. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make your chemotherapy treatment easier to navigate.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 09:04 am

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New MyRoswell app feature – photo sharing convenience!

The new version of the patient portal app – MyRoswell v1.0.34 – introduces a “Share To” feature that allows patients to easily upload photos, videos and documents directly from their individual Photo apps to their MyRoswell Media Library.

Saturday, November 30, 2024 - 01:14 pm

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A patient sits on a blue bench lifting orange hand weights as part of his physical therapy.

Lung and pancreatic cancer at 83: Nathaniel’s story

Roswell Park is revolutionizing the way we deliver these services to older adults by getting up-front assessments and really meeting people at the door, allowing them to get the support they need to make their cancer journey successful.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 09:12 am

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Veterans acknowledged for service, sacrifice and survivorship

As a show of gratitude and belonging, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center presents colorful Challenge Coins to veterans of cancer therapy who are also veterans of military service.

Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 08:41 am

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Support for caregivers of cancer patients

Caregivers play a vital role in the lives of cancer patients. But when you are busy caring for a loved one with cancer, who’s taking care of you? It’s common for caregivers to neglect their own health when coping with the demands of such an important job.

Monday, November 4, 2024 - 08:30 am

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Quitting tobacco for more effective cancer care

Smoking and vaping can decrease the effectiveness of cancer treatment, meaning that you may need more or higher doses of treatment. Quitting on your own can be difficult. We can help.

Monday, October 28, 2024 - 12:10 pm

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Susan Morreale, owner of HER Story and breast cancer survivor poses for a photo in her shop

Breast cancer is just one part of HER Story

“If I can make a difference and bring support and love and strength, then my job and my purpose is that.”

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 09:42 am

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