Press Releases

International Expert in Early-Phase Cancer Research Tapped to Head Clinical Investigation Team at Roswell Park

Having dedicated his career to developing better treatments for cancer, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Igor Puzanov, MD, MSCI, FACP, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Clinical Investigation.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 08:00 am

Dr. Singh's radiation strategies have been adopted as recommendations in major healthcare guidelines

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Care Strategies Championed by Roswell Park Radiation Oncologist Adopted in International Treatment Guides

Physician researchers work hard to improve their patients’ lives through better treatments and greater attention to factors that can improve quality of life. Sometimes, their efforts can influence the care of not just their own patients, but of people across the country and even internationally.

Monday, September 14, 2020 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Team Working to Reverse Lung Cancer Inequities Through Bilingual Outreach

Concerning disparities exist in who is getting lung cancer in Western New York. A team from Roswell Park Comprehensive outlined a strategy to address those unequal outcomes — and successfully competed for a national grant to put that strategy to work in our community.

Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 08:00 am

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Deep Look at Immune Cells in Patients’ Tumors Reveals Insights on Timing for Treatment Combinations

Research from a team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center explains how radiation helps boost the immune system’s ability to fight cancer in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors — and provides new evidence that the timing of these therapies can make a big difference in how effectively they work together.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park’s ‘Chapter 2’ Event for Cancer Survivors Goes Virtual, Coming Sept. 11-12

Create a vision board, set out the yoga mat or learn a few new healthy cooking techniques — all from the comfort of your living room. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is going virtual for Chapter 2: A Cancer Survivor’s Workshop for Living Your Best Life, taking place September 11 and 12.

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park Study: Delaying Antiviral Treatment May Boost Immunity in Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

Patients who develop cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections after allogeneic stem cell transplantation may be able to develop an immunity against the virus, strengthen their immune system and reduce reliance on strong antiviral medications, a team of cellular-therapy specialists from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has found.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - 08:00 am

Dr. Anurag Singh, Director of Radiation Research at Roswell Park

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New Study Suggests Role for Hormone Therapy to Treat Even Small, T1a Breast Cancers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many people diagnosed with breast cancers that are small but invasive could benefit from hormone treatment, a new study led by physicians at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center confirms.

Monday, August 24, 2020 - 08:00 am

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The Ride for Roswell Concludes the Reimagined Summer of the Ride

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Ride for Roswell, presented by the West Herr Automotive Group, has concluded its reimagined Summer of the Ride and has raised $3.49 million for cancer care and research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Monday, August 24, 2020 - 08:00 am

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Roswell Park, Ellis Medicine Partner to Expand Access to Cancer Care in the Capital Region

Ellis Medicine and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center marked a major milestone with the announcement of an affiliation that will bring new medical oncology services to Ellis Hospital.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 08:00 am