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The pediatric department at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center works closely with patients and their caregivers.

Meet the Team: Pediatric Nurses

The six pediatric nurses at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are often called upon to do more than other specialties: They need to help children, some too young to talk or understand what’s happening, through a scary and difficult time, while also comforting and supporting their parents and caregivers.

Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 09:00 am

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Life & Wellness

Nina Mohsini, far right in blue scrubs, was named Roswell Park's Nurse of the Month for August.

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"That's where my heart is": Mohsini named Nurse of the Month for August

“People need to go through those emotions and they need to have someone who can help take care of them."

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - 10:30 am

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Megan Barry, center, with her grandparents, Mauro "Butch" Barry and Carol Barry.

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My Why: Megan Barry, BS

Megan Barry was only 9 years old when her grandfather, Mauro “Butch” Barry, died of prostate cancer in November 2007. She didn’t really understand the disease. But she wasn’t too young to make a promise to her grandmother, Carol Barry.

Monday, August 1, 2022 - 09:45 am

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Raymond Mangione, center, holds a certificate announcing him Nurse of the Month for July. A woman to his left holds flowers.

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“Every day you get to come in and help people”: Ray Mangione is Nurse of the Month for July

"I tell the patients I’m not here for the doctors, I’m an advocate for you."

Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 01:57 pm

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Meet the Team: Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD

"Now that we know so much more about tumors and the immune system, we can start utilizing our immune system in the context of gene therapy technology. That means the cell therapies we currently have are a proven principle."

Friday, June 24, 2022 - 09:50 am

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Cancer Research & News

Photo of Amanda Blackburn and her Fiancee John

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My Why: Amanda Blackburn, BSN, RN

“I realized that, instead of holding onto my negative feelings, I could turn it into something positive by giving back to people going through cancer just like John did.”

Friday, June 17, 2022 - 01:04 pm

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Michelle Kraska, second from left, holds a certificate naming her Nurse of the Month for June.

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“It has been the best choice”: Kraska named Nurse of the Month for June

"I love being a research nurse because I feel like I make a difference in the care of my patients."

Thursday, June 9, 2022 - 12:00 pm

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Cindy Latimore, second from left, holds a bouquet of flowers and a certificate, given to her for being named Nurse of the Month for May. She is standing in a hallway with other members of the Roswell Park staff, including President and CEO Candace S. Johnson.

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“We all help each other out”: Latimore named Nurse of the Month for May

“No matter the situation, I want to make sure that person is comfortable, that they understand what’s happening and aren’t afraid."

Monday, May 16, 2022 - 09:55 am

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Pamela Paplham: 30 years of pioneering spirit and passion for patient care

On March 9, 1992, nurse practitioner Pamela Paplham, DNP, AOCNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, started working at what was then called Roswell Park Memorial Institute. Exactly 30 years later, she retired from what is now called Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Monday, May 2, 2022 - 10:30 am

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