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A group of four women, wearing surgical masks, stand in a hallway. The woman in the middle is holding flowers and a certificate for being named Nurse of the Month for October.

"We're there to hold their hands": Roche is October's Nurse of the Month

“Once I spent time here, during my clinical experience, I realized it’s not what you think, not at all. The fulfillment that I’ve found here is much more than I could have ever imagined.”

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 10:25 am

Meet the Team

Dr. Ermelinda Bonaccio in the Breast Imaging Center

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Mammogram FAQs — what you need to know

A guide to everything you need to know about screening mammograms.

Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 08:48 am

Prevention & Screening

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Finding better weapons against triple-negative breast cancer

The rate of breast cancer in Black and Hispanic/Latinx women continues to be of concern to doctors, as these groups have higher death rates from breast cancer than non-Hispanic white women.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 - 08:13 am

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

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Sequencing the human genome set the pace for identifying cancer before it starts

Being able to understand and read DNA made it possible for researchers to find mutations within the genome and develop therapies aimed at attacking those specific mistakes.

Friday, October 1, 2021 - 09:48 am

Cancer Research & News

Prevention & Screening

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Ovarian and endometrial cancers: Julie's story

“Roswell Park is three and half hours from my home, but research convinced me I needed to go to experts in gynecologic oncology."

Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 11:26 am

Patient Stories

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Does processed meat cause cancer?

The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines now classify processed meats as a “definite” cause of cancer, while red meats are a “probable” cause.

Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 10:15 am

Prevention & Screening

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Focusing on wellness to help patients thrive

What if there was a way to actually thrive during your cancer journey? Prioritizing wellness may be the key.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 09:25 am

Life & Wellness

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Roswell Park, Ellis Medicine Open New Medical Oncology Center to Expand Access to Cancer Care in Capital Region

Ellis Medicine and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center marked a major milestone by cutting the ribbon on a new, much-anticipated medical oncology/chemotherapy/infusion center. Under a partnership announced in 2020, Ellis Medicine and Roswell Park are acting on their commitment to reduce cancer’s burden in both the Capital Region and throughout New York State.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 08:00 am

Four women wearing surgical masks stand around a woman in the center, holding flowers and being recognized as Roswell Park's Nurse of the Month for September.

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“I feel very fortunate”: Reardon named Nurse of the Month for September

Jessie Reardon, BSN, RN, wanted to be a special education teacher for years. But when someone close to her was diagnosed with brain tumors, Reardon spent a lot of time keeping them company at the former Women and Children’s Hospital.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 07:51 am

Meet the Team