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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →Pancreatic Cancer: Research, Clinical Trials, and Treatment Roswell Park is at the forefront in this effort Adapted from the Roswell Park Cancer Talk Blog Sadly, we recently lost Jeopardy television host Alex Trebek due to pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a challenging disease to treat. Survival rates
Read more →Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Silent Deadly Disease by Mark A. Cavaretta, M.D. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common liver diseases in the United States. Since NAFLD has few or no symptoms, it is often called “the silent disease,” and people
Read more →More than Strong Fundraiser Raises $11,000 for Windsong Cares Foundation During Breast Cancer Awareness month, it is more than fitting to pay tribute to all those who have fought the disease with strength and grace. Jolene Wilson and her mother, Lynn Hansen, have been working tirelessly since they
Read more →Lung cancer awareness—a 10-minute screening could save your life! By Shannon Traphagen Nearly everyone knows the word mammogram, and the importance for women at an average risk of developing breast cancer to begin getting screened at age 40. But it may be shocking to learn that lung
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