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Study Strengthens Evidence that Breastfeeding Can Help Prevent Aggressive Breast Cancer in African-Americans

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A large collaborative study provides new evidence that African-American women may be able to significantly reduce their risk of developing aggressive forms of breast cancer by breastfeeding.

Friday, September 19, 2014 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Researchers Identify Priority Targets for Immunotherapy in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that the expression pattern of a unique class of tumor-associated antigens, known as the MAGE cancer-testis antigens, correlates with clinical outcome in epithelial ovarian cancer. Based on their findings, the researchers have identified priority targets for ovarian cancer immunotherapy.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Researchers Review Promising Novel Approaches to MEK Inhibitor Therapy

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A review article authored by two Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center experts provides a comprehensive clinical view of currently available and novel MEK inhibitors, and highlights strategies that may lead to the wider use of these agents in cancer therapy.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Again Included on Great Oncology Programs List

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has once again been included on Becker’s Hospital Review’s “100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs,” an annual list of centers that are national leaders in patient care, cancer outcomes and research.

Monday, August 4, 2014 - 08:00 am

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Combination Nicotine Replacement Therapy Boosts Success Rate for Smokers Looking to Quit

Uninsured smokers who used nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) patches in combination with NRT lozenges nearly doubled their quit rates when using the support of a quitline, according to a study published online ahead of print in the Journal of Smoking Cessation.

Monday, July 28, 2014 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Genomic Sequencing Test Wins New York State Approval

BUFFALO, N.Y.

Friday, July 18, 2014 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Recognized for Quality in Bone Marrow Transplant Care

BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York today has redesignated Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as a Blue Distinction Center® for delivering quality transplant care as part of the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program. Approximately 100 Blue Distinction Centers for Transplants have been designated in the United States, with only four located in New York State.

Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 08:00 am

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Cancer Researchers Identify New Metastasis-Suppressor Gene

Among patients with deadly cancers, more than 90 percent die because of metastatic spread of their disease. Looking to target a key pathway in order to interfere with the processes that lead to tumor spread, a research team led by Irwin H. Gelman, Ph.D., of Roswell Park Cancer Institute has identified a new suppressor of cancer metastasis that may point the way toward development of more effective treatments for prostate cancers and other malignant solid tumors.

Friday, July 11, 2014 - 08:00 am

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Seeking Interviewers for Public Health Program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Students, seniors and others seeking part-time work should consider a position as a survey interviewer about public health issues at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The RPCI Department of Health Behavior is seeking 30 employees to conduct telephone interviews that will survey public opinions about trends in tobacco use, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. The right candidates will play a role in answering scientific questions about tobacco, cancer and other health-care issues.

Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 08:00 am