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A Prescription for Fun from Roswell Park's Creative Arts Team

Remember how much fun you used to have with a coloring book and a box of crayons? Molly Gold, one of six Artists-in-Residence at Roswell Park, says adults are often surprised when they rediscover the activity. “People say, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is so relaxing! I haven’t colored since I was ten years old.’”

Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 10:53 am

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Pediatric Cancer Survivor’s Guide

As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to stress the importance of long-term follow-up care and the benefits of the pediatric survivor’s clinic.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 03:31 pm

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What makes an oncology pharmacy unique?

Roswell Park unveiled its brand new pharmacy location at the Scott Bieler Amherst Center, offering another convenient way for patients to retrieve prescriptions. However, the Roswell Park Pharmacy provides more than just convenience.

Friday, September 25, 2015 - 04:03 pm

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Learning Problems after Pediatric Cancer

Children with brain tumors or with acute lymphoblastic leukemia are most likely to have late effects in the brain, but any child treated for cancer is at a higher risk for learning disabilities, memory loss and social distress.

Thursday, April 2, 2015 - 01:06 pm

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Nutrition During Treatment: Tips to Boost Your Appetite

Eating well helps you get the nutrients your body needs to promote healing and minimize side effects. It may also help you feel better. Unfortunately, sometimes cancer or cancer treatment can affect your appetite.

Monday, March 30, 2015 - 03:14 pm

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Living With a Colostomy Bag: Three Common Questions

As a certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse at Roswell Park, I offer care and support to patients who are about to receive a colostomy bag. Some patients are understandably nervous about the impending change to their lifestyle. As a result, patients typically have a host of questions.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 09:09 am

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Fear of Cancer Recurrence: 7 Ways for AYAs to Cope

A complex and unexpected mix of emotions sometimes follows the end of cancer treatment. While you are relieved that your cancer is in remission, it’s normal to feel worried that the cancer could come back.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 02:23 pm

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Finding Comfort in Spirituality

Cancer is a life-altering experience. The body, mind and spirit undergo a great deal of stress that can raise questions about the future and human existence — What is the meaning of life? Why are we here?

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 09:44 am

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Take Control of Your Medical Future: Assign a Health Care Proxy

Part of life is the unforeseen event. It’s why we take out insurance on our homes, cars, health and lives. We want to be covered in case of accidents or emergencies that we just don’t see coming.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 03:52 pm

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