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More than 8,000 Cyclists Take on The Ride For Roswell to Find Cancer Cures and Save Lives

The Ride For Roswell, Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s largest fundraiser, welcomed more than 8,000 riders, who traveled on routes ranging from 3 to 100 miles today, each starting and ending at the University at Buffalo (UB), Amherst Campus.

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 08:00 am

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Study Results Show Low Morbidity, Mortality Rates for Patients Treated with HIPEC

Researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) have determined that cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CS/HIPEC), a complex procedure to treat advanced abdominal cancers, can be done safely, and may be an effective therapy for select patients. Study results are published in the June issue of Cancer Medicine.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jasco Pharmaceuticals Join Forces to Advance Drug Research

A new partnership, first of its kind for both organizations, will see Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) and Jasco Pharmaceuticals, LLC collaborating to advance development of an investigational pharmacological therapy that shows promise for treating both solid-tumor cancers and hematologic malignancies.

Friday, May 31, 2013 - 08:00 am

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New Research Shows Significant Improvement in Overall Survival Outcomes for Patients Receiving Blood Stem Cell Transplants

MINNEAPOLIS—May 28, 2013—Survival rates have increased significantly among patients who received blood stem cell transplants from both related and unrelated donors, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology today.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 08:00 am

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Call for Submissions by Photographers with Strong Ties to the Region

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Local photographers are encouraged to submit photographic works of art for consideration in the Oseroff Memorial Photography Purchase Prize.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:00 am

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Former San Francisco Giants Pitcher to Share His Inspirational Cancer Journey During a Powerful Weekend & Unforgettable Event

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and The Ride For Roswell are pleased to announce that former San Francisco Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky will share his inspirational message at The Ride For Roswell 2013 Opening Ceremony on Friday evening, June 21, 2013.

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Researchers Receive More Than $3.3 Million in Grant Support for Cancer Research Efforts

BUFFALO, NY — Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (Roswell Park) is proud to announce that several faculty members have received grant funding totaling more than $3.3 million from federal agencies and other sources.

Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 08:00 am

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Cleveland BioLabs, Roswell Park Announce Publication of Studies Defining Role of Liver in Activity of Entolimod (CBLB502)

Buffalo, NY – May 1, 2013 – Cleveland BioLabs, Inc.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 08:00 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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