Cancer Talk Blog

The 2021 Tree of Hope ceremony at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Looking back on 2021: Our top 10 blogs

Throughout the year, we’ve been honored to bring you news of the latest research, health tips for patients and caregivers alike, along with inspiring stories from patients and survivors.

Friday, December 17, 2021 - 08:43 am

Patient Stories

Meet the Team

Cancer Research & News

Cancer Support

Vince Paluch, center, was named Roswell Park's Nurse of the Month for December. He's joined by members of his Interventional Radiology team and Dr. Candace Johnson, Roswell Park President and CEO.

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“We help them navigate”: Paluch named Nurse of the Month for December

Vince Paluch, RN, AAS, did not set out to be a nurse. He was looking for a job in education when he decided to explore healthcare as a career.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - 02:30 pm

Meet the Team

Cancer Support

Hands holding a small present wrapped with a red bow

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Gift Ideas for Cancer Patients: What to Avoid

Cancer patients have a wide variety of emotional and physical needs. You’ll want to find products that combat the side effects of cancer treatment and make recovery from surgery a little easier or simply find items that bring comfort and peace.

Friday, December 3, 2021 - 01:20 pm

Cancer Support

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Roswell Park awarded Canopy Cancer Collective grant

Roswell Park will now join a network of premier healthcare facilities dedicated to improving the care of patients with pancreatic cancer.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 11:00 am

Cancer Support

Thermometer measuring temperature of refrigerator

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Keeping food safe – even in a power outage

Food safety is important for everyone and following guidelines can lower your risk of ingesting pathogens – germs that can make you sick.

Friday, November 26, 2021 - 10:00 am

Cancer Support

Life & Wellness

Andre 'The Warrior' Sanders shows off his signature flex while modeling a pediatric gown he designed.

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“That’s just his heart”: Andre the Warrior pays kindness forward to other pediatric patients

“It brings me joy because he feels joy when he gives back to others. That’s who he’s been since he was a toddler."

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 03:30 pm

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

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Coping with confusing emotions at the holidays

It’s important for all of us to remember that our emotions will run even higher than usual at this time of year. Once we know our feelings and have allowed ourselves time and space to feel them, then we can decide if we want to try to change how we are feeling.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 03:30 pm

Cancer Support

Life & Wellness

Dr. Candace S. Johnson, left, presents Kelley Watson with flowers and a certifcate for being named Nurse of the Month for November.

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“I’m happy to be a resource”: Watson named November Nurse of the Month

There are still a handful of people at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center who were here when a duck pond welcomed patients near the main entrance. Kelley Watson, BSN, RN, is one of them.

Monday, November 15, 2021 - 08:15 am

Meet the Team

Cancer Support

Members of the Cancer Genetics team stand near a window.

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Meet the Team: Cancer Genetics

“Our main focus is to evaluate patients who may have inherited forms of cancer, where it would make a difference in the management of their disease or the management of their family’s risk,” says Joseph F. Maher, MD.

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 09:05 am

Meet the Team

Cancer Support