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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

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In-Demand Roswell Park Expert Promoted to Chief of Breast Pathology

A national expert sought out for his insights in both clinical and research pathology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Thaer Khoury, MD, has been promoted to Chief of Breast Pathology within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 08:00 am

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Dedication to Patients Earns High Honors for Roswell Park’s Dr. Philip McCarthy

September 28 was the occasion for two special honors for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Philip McCarthy, MD, who was applauded for his achievements by the City of Buffalo and at the inaugural Fire Ball Sickle Cell Awareness Dinner & Award Ceremony.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 08:00 am

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Newest & Largest Roswell Park Care Network Site Brings Expanded Services to Southtowns

Roswell Park Care Network held a grand opening today for its newest and largest location: the 15,000-square-foot offices of Roswell Park Hematology Oncology Southtowns. The expanded and relocated practice brings specialty cancer care and supportive services to the community in and around Southern Erie county, provided by the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 08:00 am

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Algorithm Reduces Need for Therapy in Children With Intermediate-Risk Neuroblastoma

A recent Children’s Oncology Group study identified a treatment algorithm that can help reduce therapy for some neuroblastoma patients with intermediate-risk disease, while maintaining good clinical outcomes. The study’s findings are particularly significant because they suggest that many infants and young children with this disease may be spared unpleasant or lingering side effects of prolonged therapy, says lead researcher Clare Twist, MD, of Roswell Park.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 08:00 am

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First Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant for Sickle Cell Patient Performed by Roswell Park Oishei Children's Joint Program Team

The clinical team from the Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Hospital Cancer and Blood Disorders Program have successfully performed the region's first pediatric bone marrow transplant for a 19-year-old female patient with sickle cell disease, effectively curing her of the inherited blood disease.

Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 08:00 am