Cancer Talk Blog

Doctor with the HIFU ultrasound machine in an exam room

Advanced Noninvasive, Nonsurgical Prostate Cancer Treatment Now Available at Roswell Park

For individuals living with early-stage prostate cancer, experts at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center now offer an advanced, safe and painless option to treat the disease. The Buffalo-based cancer center is the only provider in Western New York to offer high-intensity focused ultrasound, also known as HIFU.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 08:00 am

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Immunotherapy can increase long-term survival in patients with metastatic cancer — but does everyone benefit?

“Immune checkpoint inhibitors can make some very lethal cancers more manageable, so patients survive longer and enjoy better quality of life.”

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 09:13 am

Cancer Research & News

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The solar eclipse — what to know for this historic day

While Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s main hospital will not close, we are making preparations to reduce the number of patients traveling that day and ensure adequate staffing.

Monday, March 25, 2024 - 01:49 pm

Cancer Research & News

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Meet the Team: Brian Betts, MD

"All the time in the lab, working out experiments, writing grants, it’s a whole process and a lot of work that all comes down to actually helping people, which is pretty exciting.”

Thursday, March 14, 2024 - 09:55 am

Meet the Team

Person holding their stomach in pain with a drawing of the digestive system

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What causes dumping syndrome?

This condition can occur when your normal digestive process is changed, such as when surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer alters the size, shape or position of the stomach.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 09:00 am

Cancer Support

Marlea Brown, a colorectal cancer patient at Jamestown Medical Oncology, paints a picture of a flower

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Survivorship care after colon cancer: Marlea's story

For patients like Marlea who live almost two hours from Roswell Park’s main campus in Buffalo, NY, the Jamestown location provides the full range of services, much closer to home.

Friday, March 8, 2024 - 12:12 pm

Roswell Park Expands Lung Cancer Early Detection Utilizing AI Software on Eddy

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is intensifying its efforts to increase lung cancer early detection in the greater Buffalo, New York, area by partnering with Denver-based Eon to leverage the health-tech company’s proprietary artificial intelligence patient management software.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 07:00 am

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Have you had a colonoscopy yet?

Your cancer diagnosis may change which cancer screenings you need and how often. Talk to your oncologist about the best screening strategy for you.

Monday, March 4, 2024 - 09:00 am

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

Marioly Ambrose, second from left, is the Roswell Park Nurse of the Month for February.

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Roswell Park nurse's quick action saves a life

For her preparedness and willingness to jump in and work to save a man’s life, Marioly Ambrose is being recognized as Roswell Park’s Nurse of the Month for February.

Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 08:40 am

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Life & Wellness