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Roswell Park Team Identifies New Cause of Chemotherapy Resistance in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

A team led by Anna Bianchi-Smiraglia has identified a previously unknown cause of resistance to doxorubicin, pointing to a new strategy for treating aggressive "triple-negative" breast cancer.

Friday, January 10, 2025 - 07:00 am

A doctor examines the neck of a patient inside an exam room

Article

What does throat cancer feel like?

If these symptoms stick around longer than a month, be sure to see your doctor to get checked out.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 08:30 am

Cancer Support

8 wigs on display on the wall in the Elevate Salon

Article

How to choose a wig: tips for cancer patients

Hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatment, and for many patients, wigs are the answer. Choosing the right wig can be a difficult decision, but our experts will help guide you.

Monday, January 6, 2025 - 09:30 am

Life & Wellness

Article

Diabetes drug appears to fight lung cancer — but only in overweight or obese patients

Based on their findings, Drs. Yendamuri and Barbi designed a phase 2 clinical trial to see whether metformin might also help prevent lung cancer in overweight or obese people who are at high risk for the disease.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - 09:02 am

Cancer Research & News

Kara Kelly, MD, Chair, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology, John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital & Julia Faller, DO, MS, Chief Medical Officer and anesthesiologist at Roswell Park

News

Buffalo Spree Names Record 143 Roswell Park Physicians as Top Doctors for 2025

As the year comes to a close, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center honors the 143 physicians across 35 specialties named to Buffalo Spree magazine’s Top Doctors list for 2025. The annual list is compiled through surveys submitted by Western New York physicians.

Monday, December 30, 2024 - 07:00 am

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Creative Arts Team helps people manage cancer treatment

Drawing, painting, printmaking and making a collage – even simply coloring – can be a big help when it comes to navigating through cancer treatment.

Thursday, December 26, 2024 - 09:30 am

Cancer Support

Life & Wellness

The fountain in Kaminski Park on the Roswell Park campus

Article

12 special moments at Roswell Park in 2024

As we reflect on the past year, we want to take the time to celebrate all that Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has accomplished in 2024!

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - 09:00 am

Meet the Team

Illustration of person amid idepictions of sleep, exercise, reading, healthy food

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Practicing self-care during the holidays and into the new year

Maintaining self-care practices are fundamental in our ability to promote and maintain good health, prevent disease and cope.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 08:13 pm

Life & Wellness

News

Roswell Park Team Discovers New Treatment Target for Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer

A team of researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, led by Dhyan Chandra, PhD, has discovered a new therapeutic target for neuroendocrine prostate cancer, a rare and hard-to-treat form of prostate cancer.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 07:00 am