Cancer Talk Blog

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Why you need a cardio-oncologist on your cancer care team

If you have coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation or any other heart condition, what does this mean for you if you have cancer? It means you need a consultation with a cardio-oncologist.

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 09:00 am

Cancer Support

Drs. Erik Knudsen and Agnieszka Witkiewicz

News

Roswell Park-Led Team Proposes CDK2 Enzyme as New Target for Cancer Therapy

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications, led by Agnieszka Witkiewicz, MD, and Erik Knudsen, PhD, of Roswell Park, highlights the therapeutic impact of CDK2 inhibitors as treatment for cancers including some breast and pancreatic tumors.

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 07:00 am

Article

Triple negative breast cancer at 30: Andrea’s story

While most cancer in the U.S. occurs in people age 65 and older, cancer is on the rise in younger patients – especially breast, endocrine and gastrointestinal cancers.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 08:02 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

Article

Why are breast cancer rates rising among Asian-American and Pacific Islander women?

While breast cancer rates are increasing among women from all races, ages and ethnicities, a significant surge in rates among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, and especially among younger AAPI women, surprised many cancer experts as they now try to determine why.

Friday, February 7, 2025 - 08:08 am

Cancer Research & News

Life & Wellness

Article

Cancer patients are "United by Unique"

In recognition of World Cancer Day, and the theme of "United by Unique," we're pleased to share a selection of stories from patients at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, what it means to live with cancer.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 09:00 am

Patient Stories

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Article

Preventing a second cancer

Unfortunately, cancer survivors are among those most at risk for developing cancer — again.

Monday, February 3, 2025 - 08:19 am

Cancer Support

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News

Tandem 2025: Roswell Park Team Creates Predictive Model to Inform Care of Lymphoma Patients

Roswell Park experts will share new discoveries and insights at the 2025 Tandem Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings of the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) and Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) Feb. 12-15 in Honolulu.

Monday, February 3, 2025 - 07:00 am

Naming announcement for New Era Cap Foundation Elevate Salon

News

Roswell Park Salon ‘Elevates’ Patient Experience with New Name

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced the naming of the New Era Cap Foundation Elevate Salon. The naming of the salon, located in Roswell Park’s downtown campus, comes with a $1 million endowed gift from the New Era Cap Foundation and New Era Cap, LLC.

Monday, February 3, 2025 - 07:00 am