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Sequencing the human genome set the pace for identifying cancer before it starts
… and made the fight against cancer a national priority. To mark the 50th anniversary of the National Cancer Act, we'll … through a blood test, someone’s risk of developing cancer long before it happens. “From what we’ve learned from …
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Stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma: Paul's story
… milestones. We know we will not cure them, not yet, but as long as we cannot do that, we want to give them as much time … retired and is feeling the benefits of it. He also just marked two years with no indications of his myeloma returning …
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Can Roswell Park’s promising brain cancer vaccine work for children and young adults?
… times over six weeks, and then once every three months as long as it continues to be effective. Blood tests performed … safety. Looking ahead toward the next breakthrough This marks the beginning of what promises to be an epic journey, …
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How lung cancer screening saved Tina's life
… This quick, easy and pain-free test detects early cancers long before any symptoms appear. When Tina Morgan, age 63, … she had an appointment with Roswell Park thoracic surgeon Mark Hennon, MD, FACS , Associate Professor of Oncology and …
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Delivering on the promise of ‘living drugs’
… this,” says Dr. Brentjens. “About 40% of patients achieve long-term remission or cure.” Recognized as a pioneer in the … combat solid tumors more effectively. The clinical trial marks the first time patients’ T cells will be manufactured …
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Fighting cancer as a family: Alex and Penny’s story
… and her own, is in the rearview mirror. It’s been a long few years for her family. In August 2016, the family, … for the Newarks. They were approaching Alex’s five-year mark for his osteosarcoma diagnosis in early 2020. Penny was …
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Gastroesophageal junction cancer: Rick's story
… clinical trials and cancer immunotherapy. “It didn’t take long for me to know I was in the right place,” Rick recalls. … this trial of 18, and by the end of the trial, tumors were markedly decreased in 61% of the cases, with mine being the …
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History of Gamma Knife radiosurgery at Roswell Park
… and made the fight against cancer a national priority. To mark the 50th anniversary of the National Cancer Act, we'll … patients with multiple brain tumors, sparing them the long-term effects of whole-brain radiotherapy. But what I’m …
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Worries About BPA: How to Reduce Your Exposure
… with the latest scientific evidence about the chemical’s long-term physical effects. “I don’t think we’ve seen a study … may contain BPA. The container may contain BPA if it’s marked with the number 7 inside a triangle of arrows (the …
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45 years as a Roswell Park patient: Stacey’s story
… and made the fight against cancer a national priority. To mark the 50th anniversary of the National Cancer Act, we'll … take good care of myself physically or emotionally for a long time.” Eventually, Stacey, the self-described “fighter,” …