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A male patient donating blood in the Donor Center is looked after by a nurse

Celebrating the Donor Center's diamond anniversary

The Donor Center is celebrating 60 years of helping our patients receive the critical blood products they need for their care.

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 08:56 am

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Woman holds a weight loss drug in the form of an injection in her hands.

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Ozempic and thyroid cancer

In the 1940s, cocktails of appetite suppressants — brightly colored capsules often containing amphetamines, diuretics, laxatives and thyroid hormones — were heavily marketed to American women to maximize weight loss.

Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 10:16 am

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Molly Webster, RN, BSN, holds her therapy dog, Zoar.

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Meet Zoar, Roswell Park’s newest therapy dog

Zoar has the distinction of being the first American Staffordshire Terrier to serve as a therapy dog at Roswell Park.

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 11:27 am

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When you become the caregiver

Caregivers play a vital role in their loved one’s cancer journey. They provide home healthcare, oversee home and family, make sure bills are paid and cupboards are stocked.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 09:30 am

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Oncology massage therapist Beth Bergmann, performs a massage on a patient in the 11 Day Power Play Cancer Resource Center

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Oncology massage — a relaxing respite from cancer

In the words of one patient, oncology massage is like "a vacation from cancer." It's a relaxing, pleasurable escape from everything that is going on.

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 04:22 pm

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Document titled "The living will" on a table surrounded by a pen, stapler, and a binder

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Advance directives: Do you have a plan?

If you ever become too sick to communicate clearly, who will make decisions about your healthcare? Advance directives are a helpful planning tool for everyone, regardless of current health, and the forms are free.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 08:00 am

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Father and daughter donate blood together at the Roswell Park Donor Center

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New guidelines for donating blood and platelets

Recently, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center revised its donation guidelines to make it easier for cancer survivors to give blood.

Monday, July 29, 2024 - 11:36 am

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Photo of woman demonstrating use of mastectomy pillow placed under arm.

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A community group crafts comfort items for Roswell Park patients

A generous and energetic group of crafters from Long Island create much appreciated comfort items like mastectomy pillows and vehicle seatbelt covers to minimize pressure on incisions and ports.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 09:01 am

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