Cancer Talk Blog

Neurofibromatosis: Shamika's story

While the tumors caused by neurofibromatosis are usually nonmalignant (not cancer), they can cause significant harm, and some do progress to cancer.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 09:28 am

Patient Stories

Article

Study seeks cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping

While one-third of the general population has insomnia symptoms, cancer patients and survivors are at increased risk for sleeping disorders due to symptoms and side effects of cancer and subsequent treatments.

Monday, May 10, 2021 - 11:30 am

Cancer Research & News

Katie Maerten, left, with her boyfriend, Paul Strobel, and their "miracle" son, Steven.

Article

Hodgkin lymphoma: Katie’s story

“I keep telling my kids, ‘I’m here for a reason.’”

Friday, May 7, 2021 - 09:30 am

Patient Stories

News

Roswell Park Executive Promoted to Chief Financial Officer

Following a national search, Ryan Grady, CPA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, planning, leading and organizing the activities of the Department of Finance.

Friday, May 7, 2021 - 08:00 am

A facial prosthesis is being sculpted for a patient with head and neck cancer

Article

Restoring appearance through the art and science of prosthetics

Some cancer patients have to undergo extensive surgery that dramatically alters their appearance, often causing great emotional distress. Thanks to the work of Dr. Vladimir Frias, Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, they can look like themselves again.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Cancer Support

News

Roswell Park Dermatology Opens as Newest Roswell Park Care Network Site

The Roswell Park Care Network has expanded once more, celebrating an open house today of its newest location – Roswell Park Dermatology – in Depew. The Transit Road office brings together both specialized cancer and general dermatology services under one roof.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 08:00 am

Article

Thank a nurse!

Oncology nursing provides the opportunity and privilege to interact with patients and their families at a difficult time in their lives. We are caregivers, cheerleaders, confidants and, in many cases, close friends.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - 09:00 am

Meet the Team

Article

Roswell Park researcher working on new screening test for prostate cancer

“They’ll say, ‘When it gets bad, then you can see me.’ But when it gets bad, what decision will you make? What treatment will you get?”

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 08:20 am

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

Article

The truth about tanning beds: 4 lies tanning salons tell you

Despite efforts by the Food & Drug Administration and the American Academy of Dermatology to restrict false advertising, these for-profit enterprises often cover up the truth about the serious consequences of indoor tanning.

Monday, May 3, 2021 - 10:15 am

Prevention & Screening