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Roswell Park Researchers Contribute to AI-Enabled Study That Unravels The Mechanics of Aging And Disease Progression

Researchers from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, in collaboration with Gero and Genome Protection Inc., recently published new work in Nature Communications that demonstrates the power of artificial intelligence (AI) combined with analytical tools borrowed from the physics of complex systems to provide insights into the nature of aging, resilience, and future medical interventions for age-related diseases including cancer.

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 07:00 am

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New drug offers hope for patients with KRAS mutated non-small cell lung cancer

Because Roswell Park conducted some of the first clinical trials for the drug, patients here have had early access to this novel targeted anticancer therapy.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - 08:00 am

Cancer Research & News

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Taming holiday weight gain

Studies have shown that most Americans gain one to two pounds during the holiday season. This may not sound like much, but most Americans do not lose their holiday weight gain.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 09:00 am

Life & Wellness

Four women stand in a hospital hallway; the woman second from left holds a bouquet of flowers and a certificate for being named Nurse of the Month for November.

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“We all really need each other”: Schneider named Nurse of the Month for November

“It’s nice to see them light up, especially on hard days, when they talk about their interests or pets or their family members.”

Monday, November 21, 2022 - 09:50 am

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A man stands in front of the Victory Bell, wearing a dark coat and baseball cap, while his wife and their dog cheer him on.

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Liver cancer clinical trial: Chuck’s story

Chuck Schliecher has hepatitis C to thank for being a liver cancer survivor.

Friday, November 18, 2022 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Research & News

A group of women standing in the lobby of a building

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Meet the Team: Indigenous patient navigators

“We partner with organizations outside the nation or even different departments within each nation in order to do outreach on each territory,” explains Whitney Ann Henry, coordinator for the CICS navigators. “Wherever our community gathers, that’s where we want our navigators to be.”

Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 01:45 pm

Meet the Team

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Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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Calculating Pack/Years: How to measure how much you smoke

Roswell Park Comprehensive Care Center’s Lung Cancer Screening Program utilizes a practical metric to help patients assess their smoking history and determine whether they should seek lung cancer screening known as the Pack/Year.

Monday, November 14, 2022 - 01:42 pm

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

Former happy patient with outstretched arms

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Graves' Disease: Angel's Story

"When I got to the room, they went over everything again, and that made me feel like they were paying attention to me. I felt like a real person.”

Monday, November 14, 2022 - 01:14 pm

Joe’s Deli to Bring Satisfying Sandwiches, Soups, Smoothies and More to Roswell Park Community

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is soon to welcome its newest culinary option, Joe’s Deli, to campus. The Buffalo-based delicatessen will offer signature fresh foods and smoothies in a café space in the Scott Bieler Clinical Sciences Center on the cancer center’s main campus.

Monday, November 14, 2022 - 07:00 am