Cancer Talk Blog

Article

Do pancreatic cysts become cancerous?

"Even among those cysts that are deemed pre-cancerous, very few of them end up becoming cancerous."

Monday, February 6, 2023 - 10:15 am

Prevention & Screening

Kristin Scobey with family ringing victory bell

Article

Breast cancer "out of the blue": Kristin’s story

"I want as many days and as many hockey games as I can get.”

Friday, February 3, 2023 - 11:37 am

Patient Stories

Life & Wellness

A group of 12 women, representing the Office of Community Outreach and Education at Roswell Park, gather in a lobby.

Article

Roswell Park, Tops team up for community outreach sessions

Furthering our commitment to the Fruit Belt neighborhood, and the Jefferson Avenue community, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased to announce a new outreach effort at the Tops Friendly Markets on Jefferson Avenue beginning in February.

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 08:00 am

Life & Wellness

News

Castle Connolly Names 38 Roswell Park Physicians to ‘Top Doctors’ List

Recognizing physicians who have earned the high regard of fellow physicians, healthcare information resource Castle Connolly has named 38 Roswell Park physicians to its 2023 Top Doctors list. Nationally, only 7% of physicians earned designation on this year’s list.

Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 07:00 am

Article

Cancer as a young adult

When you hear, "You have cancer," suddenly your priorities shift from school, dating and work to things like chemo, fatigue and managing the emotions of cancer. And who knows how to do that when you’re just starting to figure out your life?

Friday, January 27, 2023 - 08:09 am

Cancer Support

Article

A double mastectomy and breast reconstruction: Shae’s "Air Force Tough" story

“Roswell Park was comfortable. You could tell it is set up to specialize in breast cancer. They had everything ready and they read the results on the spot. I didn’t have to go home with any anxiety about anything.”

Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

Life & Wellness

Delaney Finewood, center, holds a bouquet of flowers for being named Nurse of the Month. She is in a hallway with three other women and one man.

Article

“You’re always going to be helping someone”: Finewood named Nurse of the Month for January

“No matter what you walk into, you know you’re always going to be helping someone,” she says. “We can tell, on our floor, the patients are so appreciative. That makes my job easier, knowing the patients are so grateful for the care they experience.”

Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 08:38 am

Meet the Team

Cancer Support

Carolyn Henry sits in a wheelchair, covered by a blanked with red, black, white and yellow segments, in front of her sons (L-R) Dale, Rob (Bear), Ron (Mouse), Brian and Ray.

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Navigating cancer for a parent: Ray and Carolyn’s story

“This would be almost impossible to try and sort through without them. They’re giving us insight into the issues of elder healthcare. We’re lucky that we have people to help us.”

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 11:00 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

Article

Empowering Roswell Park nurses to reach new heights

There are more than 700 nurses who have dedicated their careers to caring for patients at Roswell Park. These highly skilled individuals bring their expertise and compassion to work every day for the sake of the tens of thousands of people coming to Roswell Park in search of hope.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 03:29 pm

Cancer Support