Cancer Talk Blog

Kara Rowe shares a moment with her daughter after ringing the Victory Bell.

Three cancers by age 36: Kara’s story

“I owe my life to Roswell, and I give my doctors all the credit. For some reason, cancer likes my body, but I have to get through this. I don’t have any other choice."

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 09:28 am

Patient Stories

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Meet the Team: Dr. Rodney Haring

Work and community — two things that most people care about deeply — rarely overlap as much as they do for Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, Director of the Department of Indigenous Cancer Health) at Roswell Park Compre

Monday, November 30, 2020 - 11:33 am

Meet the Team

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New clinic treats sexual side effects of cancer treatment

It’s no secret that cancer treatment can be taxing on your body, your psyche and your family. But one issue that seems to be a secret is what cancer does to your sex life.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 - 03:57 pm

Cancer Support

Patient Doug Green with his granddaughter

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Gastroesophageal junction cancer: Doug's story

Prior to his 61st birthday, during the summer of 2019, Doug Green started having trouble swallowing.

"Food was getting stuck going down. It wasn't stopping me from eating, but it forced me to chew my food a lot more," says Doug.

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 01:55 pm

Patient Stories

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Duodenal cancer: Mark's story

After meeting with that doctor for what he thought might be an ulcer, Mark was diagnosed with duodenal cancer, a rare type of cancer of the small intestine or bowel.

Monday, November 16, 2020 - 08:40 am

Patient Stories

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A cough that won't quit: Is it lung cancer?

In general, coughing is your body’s way of responding to irritation and is usually considered normal and healthy. But sometimes a persistent cough is a warning sign of something more complex, including lung cancer.

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 09:35 am

Prevention & Screening

Ray Banaszak celebrates his multiple myeloma being in remission with his wife at Letchworth State Park.

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Multiple myeloma clinical trials: Ray’s story

“Cancer patients have to be warriors all the time, but I don’t consider myself one. I had a lot of help from everyone at Roswell — the positivity from everyone at the front desk, the nurses and everyone I met."

Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 08:00 am

Patient Stories

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Understanding the zebras of the cancer world

In the cancer world, neuroendocrine tumors are the zebras. Represented by this analogy because of their rarity, neuroendocrine tumors make up just 2% of nationally treated cancers.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 03:30 pm

Cancer Support

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A talk with your doctor: Do I really need this cancer screening?

A recent article published by the National Cancer Institute reported that at least 50% of older adults had received at least one unnecessary cancer screening. Here's what you need to know.

Monday, November 9, 2020 - 02:50 pm

Prevention & Screening