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Roswell Park Teams Awarded Nearly $7 Million in Research Funding

Investigators at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have garnered nearly $7 million in recent research grants. The awards include a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to optimize a particular approach for administering photodynamic therapy (PDT), a form of cancer therapy that was developed at Roswell Park in the 1970s.

Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 07:00 am

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Breast self-exams: the first line of defense

Adult women, starting at age 20, are encouraged to perform a breast self-exam at least once a month. The key to a successful self-exam is consistency.

Friday, February 12, 2016 - 01:40 pm

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Super Bowl 50 Ad Highlights Winning ‘Team Roswell’ Lineup

A new Roswell Park television commercial that debuted during CBS’ Super Bowl 50 broadcast highlights the energy and dedication patients can expect from “Team Roswell.”

Monday, February 8, 2016 - 07:00 am

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Renowned Oncologist Dr. Marc Ernstoff to Assume Leadership Roles at UB, Roswell Park

Marc S. Ernstoff, MD, has been appointed professor and chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo (UB), and chair of the Department of Medicine and senior vice president of clinical investigation at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Ernstoff also will serve as chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UBMD Internal Medicine, the clinical practice plan of the UB Department of Medicine.

Thursday, February 4, 2016 - 07:00 am

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Buffalo Sabres, Roswell Park Unite to Inspire Cancer Cures

United behind the shared vision of reducing cancer’s impact in Western New York, the Buffalo Sabres and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have launched a collaboration that will see the National Hockey League franchise and the National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center teaming up to arm fans and supporters with important guidance on cancer risk, prevention and research.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - 07:00 am

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Partnership Between Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Buffalo Medical Group Expands Access to Oncologists

Cancer patients in Western New York and surrounding areas will have greater access to expert oncology care as a result of a new collaboration between Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Buffalo Medical Group P.C. (BMG).

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - 07:00 am

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Theatre Alliance of Buffalo Launches 2016 Applause for Hope Program to Support Roswell Park

The Theatre Alliance of Buffalo (TAB) has launched its 2016 Applause for Hope program, a collaborative fundraising initiative that supports both Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and TAB. From mid-January to mid-March, a majority of TAB member theaters will be collecting post-performance donations.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 07:00 am

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The Ride For Roswell Launches Registration for 2016 Event on June 24 and 25

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Ride For Roswell, presented by West Herr Automotive Group, has launched registration for its 2016 event on June 24 and 25.

Monday, February 1, 2016 - 07:00 am

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Meet the Team: Dr. Sai Yendamuri

After completing his fellowship in 2007, Sai Yendamuri, MD, sought a position allowing him to provide care for lung cancer patients while freely collaborating with fellow physicians and oncologists. The multidisciplinary environment at Roswell Park turned out to be exactly what he was looking for.

Sunday, January 31, 2016 - 09:17 am

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