Cancer Talk Blog

Pancreas Advocacy Group Names Roswell Park an Academic Center of Excellence

Acknowledging Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as a center at the forefront of pancreatic cancer care, the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) has named Roswell Park an NPF Academic Center of Excellence.

Monday, May 3, 2021 - 08:00 am

Article

Cocktails can lead to increased cancer risk

Alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for developing cancers of the head & neck, esophagus, liver, breast, colon and rectum.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 11:46 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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Fats 101: the difference between healthy and unhealthy fats

From the low-fat diet trends of the '90s to the high-fat ketogenic diet, there has been a lot of conflicting information out there about how much fat to include in your diet.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 03:02 pm

Life & Wellness

Steven Nurkin stands in front of the da Vinci robot he's used to perform 500 surgeries.

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Dr. Nurkin achieves milestone, conducts 500th robot-assisted surgery

“We’ve come a long way,” he says. "That’s thanks to our phenomenal team, with dedicated surgical technicians and nurses.”

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 12:41 pm

Meet the Team

Cancer Research & News

News

Roswell Park, Catholic Health Team up for First Ever Empire State Ride Long Island Event

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. — Catholic Health on Long Island and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York have teamed up for Empire State Ride Long Island, the newest cycling event to come to Long Island.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 08:00 am

Article

Oral chemotherapy — What you need to know

While oral chemotherapy can be just as effective as infusion chemotherapy, and likely more convenient, it can present challenges.

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 02:08 pm

Cancer Support

Danieller Ossher in Venice for a post-cancer vacation.

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Breast cancer at 30: Danielle's story

Three years ago, Danielle Ossher was excited about starting a new life in Buffalo with her husband, Pete. They had been living in Boston, Massachusetts, where they met in college, but after 10 years, the couple began to think about moving to Western New York, because Pete was from Buffalo.

Friday, April 23, 2021 - 02:30 pm

Patient Stories

Esme Zsiros, MD, PhD, FACOG, left, and Anurag Singh, MD.

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Cancer Innovations: Prioritizing quality of life while treating cancer

Anurag Singh, MD, and Emese Zsiros, MD, PhD, FACOG, are among the Roswell Park doctors finding innovative ways to improve patients’ quality of life without sacrificing effective cancer treatment.

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 03:30 pm

Cancer Research & News

Cancer Support

News

Accomplished Physician-Researcher Tapped to Lead Roswell Park’s Cancer Genetics and Genomics Department

In recognition of her deep experience in personalized medicine and her many contributions toward improving treatments for cancer, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed Agnes Witkiewicz, MD, as Director of Cancer Genetics and Genomics. She will also hold the John & Santa Palisano Endowed Chair of Cancer Genetics.

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 08:00 am