Cancer Talk Blog

Mary Colleen House, middle, holds flowers and a framed certificate as Roswell Park's Nurse of the Month for February 2022.

“I have the best job anyone can ask for”: House named Nurse of the Month for February

“I am a member of a team, working along with our other staff, the patients, their families and their friends, all of us working together toward the best outcome for the patient.”

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 02:26 pm

Meet the Team

News

Rehabilitation Specialist at Roswell Park Earns National Physical Therapy Research Award

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Andrew Ray, PhD, PT, Rehabilitation Specialist, Associate Professor of Oncology in Cancer Prevention and Control has been recognized by APTA Oncology with the organization’s 2021 Research Award for enduring and outstanding work in oncologic physical therapy.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 07:00 am

Article

Nutrition resources at Roswell Park

When it comes to nutrition and health, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. That’s especially true for cancer patients, whose nutritional needs and challenges can be very different.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 11:32 am

Life & Wellness

News

Four Roswell Park Experts Recognized for Highly Cited Research

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Igor Puzanov, MD, MSCI, FACP, Andrew Hyland, PhD, Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, and Maciej Goniewicz, PhD, PharmD have all been identified as influential researchers on Clarivate Plc’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2021.

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 07:00 am

Article

Using acupuncture to relieve side effects

Acupuncture can support cancer survivors from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. The goals are to optimize physical and emotional health, improve mood and calm the mind.

Monday, February 21, 2022 - 09:54 am

Cancer Support

Article

Desperately seeking sleep?

We know that poor sleep can have negative effects on your health and well-being, yet there is little research on how to effectively reduce insomnia in cancer survivors. A new study aims to learn whether a behavior-based program can help provide better quality sleep.

Friday, February 18, 2022 - 09:29 am

Cancer Research & News

News

Nationally Recognized Oncologist Dr. Steven Nurkin Tapped to Lead Colorectal Surgery Program at Roswell Park

Recognizing his steadfast dedication to his patients and their care, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer has promoted Steven Nurkin, MD, MS, FACS, to Chief of Colorectal Surgery.

Friday, February 18, 2022 - 07:00 am

Article

How to tell your family you have cancer

There’s no “one size fits all” approach, and you can decide to share more or less as you go down this road. This is your journey and your story – you are in control of how it is told.

Thursday, February 17, 2022 - 10:00 am

Cancer Support

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

Article

Meet the Team: Office of Community Outreach and Engagement

"The mission of the COE is to assure that all cancer patients and communities in Western New York can benefit from, and have access to, all the clinical and scientific advances accomplished at Roswell Park.”

Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - 08:00 am

Meet the Team

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening