Press Releases

Roswell Park Spinoff Company Advances Toward New Clinical Trial for Brain Cancer Immunotherapy SurVaxM

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The inventors of a new and unique cancer immunotherapy developed at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have announced a major step forward with that therapy, known as SurVaxM.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Tom Golisano Gives $1.5 Million to Build New $2 Million Medical Oncology Center at Niagara Falls Memorial to Improve Access to Cancer Treatment for People in Niagara Region

Niagara will soon have another Golisano Center – one in which lives will be saved.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 07:00 am

Leecia Eve, Dr. Candace Johnson are honored on City & State’s New York Women Power 100 list.

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New York Women Power 100 Honors Roswell Park Leaders Dr. Candace Johnson, Leecia Eve

Media company City & State has recognized Roswell Park President and CEO Candace S. Johnson, PhD, and Board of Directors member Leecia Eve, JD, for their leadership and accomplishments, naming them to its annual New York Women Power 100 list.

Monday, November 18, 2019 - 07:00 am

Pediatric patients Emmett and Andre with Marco Scandella

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Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Buffalo Slated for Nov. 16

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team, in partnership with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, will again take part in the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer™ program during the team’s home game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. As part of an NHL-wide initiative to raise money and awareness for cancer research, the Sabres will be hosting events throughout the night in support of local cancer patients and their charitable organizations. All fans attending the game will receive a Sabres Hockey Fights Cancer scarf.

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Takes in New Research Funding Totaling Nearly $22 Million

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Roswell Park received more than $21.8 million in recent competitive grants and contracts to launch new investigations or continue major research efforts that have shown promise.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Stars of Cancer Research Align to Develop Ovarian Cancer Detection Test

BUFFALO, N.Y. and FAIRFAX, Va. — The vast majority of ovarian cancers, about 70%, don’t become apparent until they are advanced, making the chance of successful treatment to control these tumors quite slim.

Monday, November 4, 2019 - 07:00 am

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Congressman Higgins Calls for Federal Action to Address Nationwide Pediatric Chemotherapy Drug Shortage

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling for answers and action in response to nationwide pediatric cancer drug shortages that are resulting in the rationing of doses and in some cases delayed treatment for our youngest cancer warriors.

Monday, October 28, 2019 - 08:00 am

Dr. Kazuaki Takabe, Roswell Park’s Chief of Breast Surgery, gave the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology.

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Roswell Park Breast Surgery Chief Gives Keynote Talk on Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Chief of Breast Surgery, Kazuaki Takabe, MD, PhD, FACS, gave an Oct. 24 keynote address on immunotherapy for breast cancer at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology (JSCO).

Friday, October 25, 2019 - 08:00 am

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GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Designates Roswell Park as Screening Center of Excellence

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s efforts to provide the public with lung cancer early detection screening options have earned a prestigious Screening Center of Excellence designation from the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 08:00 am