Cancer Talk Blog

Doctor holding a purple testicular cancer ribbon

Article

Testicular cyst versus cancer?

A solid lump in a testicle is considered cancerous until proved otherwise.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 08:00 am

Prevention & Screening

Hands holding a drawing of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and cervix.

Article

Can you get cervical cancer after a hysterectomy?

While the answer may seem simple, the circumstances surrounding a hysterectomy vary from patient to patient.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 07:54 am

Prevention & Screening

EDDY Mobile Screening Unit parked outside of Roswell Park with the building and sign in the background

Article

Improving access to care, one mobile screening center at a time

When Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center first introduced EDDY – Early Detection Driven to You – three years ago, it was a groundbreaking concept: Bring low-dose CT lung cancer screenings out of the hospital and into the community.

Monday, December 29, 2025 - 09:06 am

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Prevention & Screening

Article

What's next after lung cancer screening?

Because lung cancer typically develops from a lung nodule, any nodules must be carefully assessed and monitored for changes that indicate potential lung cancer.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 09:04 am

Prevention & Screening

Barbara Glover stands in front of the mobile lung cancer screening unit Eddy.

Article

Early lung cancer detection, thanks to EDDY: Barbara’s story

Barbara’s cancer was found after making a call to set up an appointment with EDDY for her low-dose CT scan.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 09:45 am

Patient Stories

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

A couple shows off their vaccines with matching bandaids on their left arms

Article

"Cocoon" vulnerable loved ones for happy holidays

"If we can keep this physical barrier to transmission around our vulnerable patients, they are more likely to get through their chemotherapy without any complications."

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 10:46 am

Cancer Support

Life & Wellness

Prevention & Screening

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Article

What are the warning signs of pancreatic cancer?

“I wish I had known sooner that the persistent stomach pain I experienced prior to my diagnosis was a symptom of pancreatic cancer,” Alex Trebek told viewers.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 09:40 am

Cancer Support

Prevention & Screening

Article

How a 10-minute screening may have saved my life

"I had the blood draw and a Roswell Park urologist performed the exam. The DRE took about 10 seconds and the entire screening took about 10 minutes total."

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 08:41 am

Patient Stories

Prevention & Screening

Older person holding their stomach in pain

Article

Early signs of stomach cancer

It’s important that people with acid reflux or those with a family history of stomach cancer be alert to any new stomach symptoms and address them as soon as possible.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 11:00 am

Prevention & Screening