Cancer Talk Blog

Lung Cancer Patients Can Safely Receive Half the Usual Radiation Dose — in Just One Treatment

A study by Dr. Singh confirms shorter, lower doses of radiation are effective against lung cancer

Friday, March 27, 2026 - 09:00 am

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5 things to know if you have a family history of colorectal cancer

“A family history of colorectal cancer is a major risk factor for developing the cancer yourself,” says surgical oncologist Steven Nurkin, MD, FACS, Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 09:28 am

Prevention & Screening

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News

Roswell Park First in Region to Offer New Treatment for Tumors

Adaptive radiation therapy reduces the risk of side effects due to excessive radiation

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 08:00 am

News

Roswell Park Faculty to Present at National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2026 Annual Conference

Presentation topics range from breast cancer to SurVaxM cancer immunotherapy to CAR-T clinical trial access

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - 08:00 am

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News

Roswell Park Brings Lung Healthcare Initiative to Indigenous Communities Across North America

Three-year program funded by grant from Lilly and Company promotes lung wellness in the workplace

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 02:00 pm

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Article

Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma: Leah's story

An additional biopsy revealed a very rare cancer type called nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma. It occurs in about 5% of Hodgkin lymphoma cases.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 09:45 am

Patient Stories

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Article

Cancer prevention for people with Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome is a rare, inherited risk for cancer that affects an estimated 1% of the general population.

Friday, March 20, 2026 - 09:41 am

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

News

New Regimen Protects Against Cancer Relapse, Graft-Versus-Host Disease After Donor Stem Cell Transplant

Study led by Roswell Park’s Dr. Brian Betts and Dr. Shernan Holtan highlighted in Blood Advances

Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 01:00 pm

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Article

Does your gut biome affect your response to immunotherapy?

You inherit most of your gut biome from your biological mother, but the number and kinds of microorganisms it contains will change during your life. Researchers are considering how altering it may improve cancer treatment outcomes.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 02:13 pm

Cancer Research & News