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Is breast pain a sign of cancer?

While it’s understandable for a woman to be concerned that she has breast cancer after feeling pain in that area, it’s unlikely that pain is an indicator of the condition.

Friday, January 14, 2022 - 03:46 pm

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Prevention & Screening

Rose Yartz, second from left, was named Nurse of the Month for January and received her award from nursing supervisors and Roswell Park CEO Candace Johnson.

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“This is the only place I ever plan to work”: Yartz named Nurse of the Month for January

"Feeling like I was sought after made me feel like I wanted to work here; even as a student, my work was valued,” she says.

Thursday, January 6, 2022 - 10:16 am

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Writing a list for New Year's Resolutions

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Resolutions for cancer survivors

Having cancer may have left you feeling not in control when it came to your health — these resolutions aim to give you back some control over your health and help you look forward to better wellness.

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 - 11:01 am

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Life & Wellness

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

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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

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Cancer Research & News

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Life & Wellness