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New Evidence Explains Why Some Targeted Therapies Support Better Response to Cancer Immunotherapy

A recent research effort spearheaded by experts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrates a way to exploit drug side effects in order to prime tumors to support better responses to immunotherapy. Newly published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the study outlines a novel finding with significant implications for clinical care and research.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park, Sabres team up for prostate cancer early detection event

Do you have friends or loved ones that are due — or overdue — for their PSA test to detect prostate cancer? Let them know about our free prostate cancer early detection event on May 13, 2024.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 01:49 pm

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Emily Pacer and her father, Gary, stand in front of a waterfall.

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Genetic testing led to early cancer detection for father, daughter

Emily Pacer knew cancer was a risk in her family: Her paternal grandmother had cancer four times and her aunt tested positive for carrying the BRCA mutation associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 08:37 am

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5 questions to ask your kidney cancer surgeon

When you are diagnosed with kidney cancer, it's crucial to make sure your team is taking the right steps with your treatment, especially with regard to surgery.

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 09:41 am

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Roswell Park expert on the importance of breaking tobacco’s historic ties to the Black community

Lung cancer is the third most-common kind of cancer in the Black community in Western New York, with an incidence rate of 76 cases per 100,000 people.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 09:23 am

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Stage 3 breast cancer: Moree's story

“I was already familiar with Roswell Park and knew from family and friends that it’s a cancer hospital with an excellent reputation.”

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 09:00 am

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Dr. Amy Case speaks with a male patient in clinic

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Support services for colorectal patients

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center integrates a full array of support services to address the unique physical, practical and emotional challenges of patients with colorectal cancer.

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 08:30 am

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Woman holdings her mouth in pain, revealing a red and swollen gum line

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Canker sore vs. cancer

When it comes to canker sores, there are significant differences between them and the sores that are often associated with oral cancer that should be noted.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 09:00 am

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