Press Releases

On March 22, National Public Radio ran a segment (“Prostate Test: Lifesaver or Big Mistake?) on its “Morning Edition” program on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and the controversy regarding the PSA test as an effective screening tool for prostate cancer. Richard J.

Although Lance Armstrong’s high-profile bout with advanced testicular cancer did raise awareness of cancer in general and turned a much-needed spotlight on the importance of cancer research funding,many young men are still unaware of the risks and symptoms associated with testicular cancer.

Buffalo, NY – Canisius College and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced today the launch of “Check Yo Nutz,” the first comprehensive testicular cancer awareness campaign on a Western New York college campus.

Fundraising and training begins in support of research and patient care at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

BUFFALO, NY – When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the support of others is so important. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has various cancer support groups where patients share experiences and find encouragement.

BUFFALO, NY - Hannelore Heemers, PhD, has been appointed to the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology and Member of the Genitourinary Program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr.

BUFFALO, NY – Some good news for a change! Tobacco, alcohol and other drug use rates by ninth graders in Erie County have declined with the most substantial decreases occurring for tobacco use, according to a study conducted by researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

BUFFALO, NY – Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced a grant award for $2.7 million from the National Institutes of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to study inflammation in relation to lymphocytes.

BUFFALO, NY - Gissou Azabdaftari, MD, was recently appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Azabdaftari joined Roswell Park from the University of Colorado, Denver, Health Sciences Center.