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MyRoswell Newsletter - April 2024

New COVID-19 vaccine guidance for cancer patients

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated their COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised which includes many cancer patients.

April 2024

Have you had a colonoscopy yet?

Your cancer diagnosis may change which cancer screenings you need and how often. Talk to your oncologist about the best screening strategy for you.

Monday, March 4, 2024 - 09:00 am

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

The solar eclipse — what to know for this historic day

While Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s main hospital will not close, we are making preparations to reduce the number of patients traveling that day and ensure adequate staffing.

Monday, March 25, 2024 - 01:49 pm

Cancer Research & News

Care Conversations - Cancer and Fertility social graphic

Cancer and fertility 101

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer and you’d like to learn more about this topic, please consider attending the next Care Conversation, “Cancer and Fertility,” on Tuesday, April 16.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - 09:39 am

Cancer Support

Person holding their stomach in pain with a drawing of the digestive system

What causes dumping syndrome?

This condition can occur when your normal digestive process is changed, such as when surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer alters the size, shape or position of the stomach.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 09:00 am

Cancer Support

Marlea Brown, a colorectal cancer patient at Jamestown Medical Oncology, paints a picture of a flower

Survivorship care after colon cancer: Marlea's story

For patients like Marlea who live almost two hours from Roswell Park’s main campus in Buffalo, NY, the Jamestown location provides the full range of services, much closer to home.

Friday, March 8, 2024 - 12:12 pm

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

Life & Wellness