Cancer Talk Blog

A dermatologist examines the skin on a woman's neck

Do I need Mohs surgery?

"The benefit to patients is that we are able to save more healthy skin while leaving the smallest possible scar."

Monday, April 15, 2024 - 09:00 am

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For the health benefits of phytochemicals, "Eat a rainbow"

Much of the current evidence on the benefits of phytochemicals has come from observing people who eat mainly plant-based diets. These people have been shown to have significantly lower rates of certain types of cancers and heart disease.

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 08:00 am

Life & Wellness

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Providing cancer information in a language you can use

The best information in the world is not going to be useful if it is provided in English, but the person concerned about their health speaks another language exclusively.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 10:30 am

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

What are the five warning signs of testicular cancer?

Testicular cancer occurs when cells in one or both of the testicles begin to grow erratically and become malignant.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 09:00 am

Prevention & Screening

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Young Adult Program meets growing need

Recent studies show that globally, the incidence of early-onset cancers — cancer before age 50 — is increasing significantly.

Friday, April 5, 2024 - 12:22 pm

Cancer Support

Meet the Team: Bernarda Arias connects Roswell Park to the community

“My job is to support our communities on behalf of Roswell Park and serve not just as an ambassador but a bridge in our community and to be of service when we are needed."

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 08:45 am

Meet the Team

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

illustration of person running to the bathroom

Treating fecal incontinence

We offer several specialized techniques to help patients with incontinence, including dietary consultation, physical therapy with a pelvic floor expert, and sacral nerve stimulation.

Monday, April 1, 2024 - 09:30 am

Cancer Research & News

A young man sits with his doctor in an exam room

5 things young people should know about colorectal cancer

While 90% of colorectal cancer diagnoses occur in those ages 50 and older, incidence rates are increasing for young people under 50. Unfortunately, because these cancers are usually discovered at a later stage, colon cancer deaths among young men and women are rising as well.

Monday, April 1, 2024 - 09:12 am

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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Cancer and fertility 101

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer and you’d like to learn more about this topic, please consider attending the next Care Conversation, “Cancer and Fertility,” on Tuesday, April 16.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 09:39 am

Cancer Support