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Donna Olewniczak, left, and Jennifer Pangelinan are pancreatic cancer nurse coordinators at Roswell Park.

Pancreatic cancer nurse coordinators: “We’re their constant”

“A new patient is usually very shell-shocked and sometimes that will last for the few first visits. We’re the support people."

Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 08:04 am

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Stage 3 anal cancer: Mary's story

“I read the word ‘malignant’ and was in total shock. They had done a biopsy on the tumor to be safe and found that it was cancerous. I can’t even begin to describe the shock I was in. The diagnosis hit me like a ton of bricks.”

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 - 08:15 am

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Dr. Marie Quinn is the Director of Breast Imaging in the Diagnostic Radiology Department at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Swollen lymph nodes after COVID vaccine might show up on mammography — but don’t worry

For some women, routine mammograms are showing swollen lymph nodes in the upper arm and armpit area on the side where they’ve received their vaccine. But that’s not a reason to be alarmed.

Friday, March 5, 2021 - 08:07 am

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Prevention & Screening

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Is a mass in the bladder always cancer?

If you’ve been told that you have a mass in your bladder, you need to have it evaluated by experts uniquely qualified to determine whether or not it is cancer.

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 11:07 am

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Why an RDN is a key member of your medical team

Nutritional needs and challenges are different for every cancer patient. Roswell Park's RDNs can make personalized recommendations to help you manage any side effects of treatment and stay healthy into the future.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 08:00 am

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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

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Prevention & Screening

Illustration shows Foley catheter and how it connects to the bladder

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What's a Foley catheter?

A Foley catheter is put in place when you cannot urinate normally, including after urological or gynecological surgery that affects the bladder — for example, surgery involving the prostate, bladder, kidney or uterus.

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Frequently Searched Questions: Nutrition for cancer patients

Can cancer patients in treatment eat seafood? Drink alcohol? Roswell Park's nutrition experts deliver the answers to these and other dietary questions.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Life & Wellness

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Roswell Park offers new hope for mast cell disorders

Mast cell disorders occur when mast cells, a type of blood cell important in the immune system, overreact to certain triggers. These disorders can affect many body systems and produce symptoms such as a severe allergic reaction, skin growths and gastrointestinal issues.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - 01:29 pm

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