Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Kelvin Lee, MD, Chair of Immunology at Roswell Park and a member of the New York State COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force, discusses the basics of how a vaccine works. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine: www.roswellpark.org/coronavirus/vaccine

Save the date! The 2021 Ride for Roswell is riding to end cancer on Saturday, August 7. #RFR21

If you're planning on celebrating the holidays in person with family or friends, take our COVID-19 risk assessment first: https://bit.ly/3afDgI8

I’m in close proximity with the patients, drawing blood, and in close proximity with my coworkers. And I feel that they’re going to be safe when I’m around them so I’m very excited about that. Dwayne Smith, a phlebotomist, was the second person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine today.

Beginning Monday, October 26, Michigan Ave. from Goodell St. to Virginia St. will be closed in both directions for roadwork. To learn more about road work and construction projects around the BNMC visit: https://www.roswellpark.org/construction

Thank you so much to Spectrum Reach for bringing breakfast to our Breast Imaging team this morning!

Philip McCarthy, MD, Director, Transplant & Cellular Therapy Center, is our first staff member to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We are so excited to take one step closer to our return to normalcy. "I feel very privileged and excited to be getting this vaccine. This has been a difficult time for everyone, and hopefully, this vaccine will be a step toward us having a safe way to go out in public and go to restaurants or movies again. Right now, we don't have a safe way for us to do that, and I'd like for all of us to have a normal life again."

Before you begin treatment, you should feel good knowing that you have done your due diligence, you are confident that you have received the correct diagnosis, and you are comfortable with your medical team and your treatment plan."

What is exactly is a PSA test and what does it measure? When should you consider starting your screening for prostate cancer? We’ve compiled answers to these and other frequently asked questions about PSA tests here.

We are so grateful to have the support of this amazing hockey community!

I couldn’t believe I would have to endure this. I have two kids, I have my husband, and I’m only 30. I was caught off guard. But then I thought to myself, Well, this is what I’ve got to do.

Our GI team is sporting their green masks from Genentech to show their support for Liver Cancer Awareness Month!

Thank you for doing your part this #RoswellParkDayofGiving!

Thank you to Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul for joining us and recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

UPDATE: Our first power hour has officially closed. Thank you for donating and contributing to cancer research! It’s POWER HOUR. Thanks to Phillips Lytle every dollar you donate will be doubled until we reach $5,000. Give your donation the extra boost by donating now on #RoswellParkDayofGiving!

While Most Goiters Are Harmless, the Growth Could Be Cancerous.

Many patients battling multiple myeloma also suffer concerning complications, several of which can contribute to impaired kidney function. Up to 85% of myeloma patients experience this malfunction, which often is caused by the disease itself.