By Gina Fedele, Windsong Marketing Services Manager The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the age of eligibility for low dose lung cancer CT screening exams after research revealed that individuals who are younger and have smoked less can benefit. People ages 50 to 80 who smoked
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By Annette Pinder The interventional radiology team at Gates Vascular Institute recently completed their first minimally invasive Y-90 procedure called Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) to treat patients with inoperable liver cancer. “SIRT, also known as radioembolization or Y-90, is a procedure in which a small catheter
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A new collaboration between two Western New York cancer research leaders will help oncologists learn whether Black and white cancer patients respond differently to a game-changing immunotherapy treatment, and seeks to improve the safety and effectiveness of these newer drugs in diverse populations. Funded by a two-year,
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Courtesy Roswell Park Cancer Talk Blog Although we do not usually associate the occurrence of cancer with young adults, it is the number one cause of disease-related death among people ages 15-39. In fact, young adults get rare and aggressive forms of cancer, but when symptoms arise,
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How to Reduce Your Risk for Colon Cancer by Rachel Simson, MS, RD, CDN, Clinical Dietitian, Food Service Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Did you know that colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women in the United States? While some
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Colon Cancer: Know the Symptoms! By Annette Pinder Last year, colon cancer made the headlines when famous actor Chadwick Boseman died after losing his battle to the disease at age 43. This year, Boseman is nominated for a Golden Globe award for his role in Ma
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A multidisciplinary research team led by Song Yao, PhD, Professor of Oncology in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Kara Kelly, MD, Chair of the Roswell Park Oishei Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program, has received a critical grant
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A Pandemic Plea from a Cancer Survivor by Julie Francisco When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer five years ago my illusion of good health was shattered. Although I was receiving excellent care at Roswell Park, I was afraid. Four years later and cancer-free, the COVID-19 pandemic
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Sexual Side Effects of Cancer Treatment Roswell Park’s Two New Clinics Courtesy Roswell Park Cancer Talk Blog It’s no secret that cancer treatment can be taxing on your body, your psyche, and your family. One issue that seems to be a secret is what cancer does to
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A Cancer Innovation Engine: 10 Roswell Park Research Advances to Look for in 2021 Teams across cancer center are leading efforts to tackle the most urgent priorities in oncology Despite coronavirus, Roswell Park teams have advanced projects in 10 key areas From immunotherapy to e-cigarettes, look
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