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Roswell Park Dermatology Opens as Newest Roswell Park Care Network Site

The Roswell Park Care Network has expanded once more, celebrating an open house today of its newest location – Roswell Park Dermatology – in Depew. The Transit Road office brings together both specialized cancer and general dermatology services under one roof.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 08:00 am

A facial prosthesis is being sculpted for a patient with head and neck cancer

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Restoring appearance through the art and science of prosthetics

Some cancer patients have to undergo extensive surgery that dramatically alters their appearance, often causing great emotional distress. Thanks to the work of Dr. Vladimir Frias, Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, they can look like themselves again.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park researcher working on new screening test for prostate cancer

“They’ll say, ‘When it gets bad, then you can see me.’ But when it gets bad, what decision will you make? What treatment will you get?”

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 08:20 am

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Prevention & Screening

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The truth about tanning beds: 4 lies tanning salons tell you

Despite efforts by the Food & Drug Administration and the American Academy of Dermatology to restrict false advertising, these for-profit enterprises often cover up the truth about the serious consequences of indoor tanning.

Monday, May 3, 2021 - 10:15 am

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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

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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

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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

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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

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