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40 Roswell Park Physicians Named Among America’s Top Doctors

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Forty doctors at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are being recognized by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. as America’s Top Doctors®.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Research Identifies Cells that May be Responsible for Prostate Cancer Recurrence

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Although men with prostate cancer usually respond to standard treatment with hormone therapy or chemotherapy, many will eventually experience progression or recurrence despite treatment — particularly those with high-risk or aggressive forms of the disease.

Thursday, December 21, 2017 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Research Suggests New Strategy for Unleashing Cancer-Fighting Power of p53 Gene

Tumor protein p53 is one of the most critical determinants of the fate of cancer cells, as it can determine whether a cell lives or dies in response to stress. In a new study published today in the journal Nature Communications, a research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Roswell Park Cancer Institute reports their discovery of a major mechanism by which cells regulate this important and multifunctional tumor suppressor, opening up new avenues for cancer research and treatment.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Hematology Experts Sharing New Research in ASH 2017 Podium Presentations

Experts from around the world who specialize in cancers of the blood, bone marrow and immune system are gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the 59th ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition, the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology. Many Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center clinician-scientists are presenting new findings at the conference, including two whose research is being highlighted in podium presentations.

Monday, December 11, 2017 - 07:00 am

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Roswell Park Investigators Awarded More than $1 Million in Donor Support to Obtain Pilot Data

Fourteen promising preliminary cancer research projects at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center recently received a total of $1,342,938 from the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - 07:00 am

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With Flick of the Switch, Young Cancer Survivor Will Light Up the Roswell Park Campus at Tree of Hope

Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s 17th annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony will draw cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and loved ones together for a holiday celebration Friday, Dec. 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Kaminski Park and Gardens on the Roswell Park campus. This free, family-friendly event will be held in honor of all who are touched by cancer. It will include live music, carriage rides, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting and a gingerbread house raffle.

Friday, December 1, 2017 - 07:00 am

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Society For Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Spearheads Initiative to Align Management of Immunotherapy Side Effects

The first expert recommendations on recognition and clinical management of immune-related side effects from cancer immunotherapy are published today in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer (JITC).

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - 07:00 am

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Coming Right Up: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to Add SPoT Coffee Express Café

BUFFALO, N.Y. — In early 2018, SPoT Coffee will serve its first customer at a new location inside Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Friday, November 17, 2017 - 07:00 am

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Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Buffalo Slated for Nov. 18

The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team will again take part in the NHL Hockey Fights Cancer™ program, in partnership with the Courage of Carly Fund at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, during the team’s home game on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Thursday, November 16, 2017 - 07:00 am