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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Cancer research, treatment, prevention & innovation. Sharing breakthroughs, expert insights & real-time updates from the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Upstate New York.

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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This morning, we announced a major milestone for our transplant and cell therapy clinical research programs — the opening of a first-of-its-kind clinical trial available only at Roswell Park. Read more: www.roswellpark.org/newsroom/202...
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Roswell Park, Generate Biomedicines Launch Exclusive Clinical Trial of ‘Armored’ CAR T Therapy for Ovarian Cancer
Roswell Park and Generate Biomedicines Inc. are collaborating on a new clinical trial designed to overcome key barriers that have limited the success of cellular therapies in ovarian cancer and other ...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Recently, our COE team attended the Cancer Center Community Impact Forum in Seattle. This annual national meeting brings together professionals focused on community-engaged cancer control & outreach. Our team showcased several key initiatives during the forum. Well done team!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We’re counting down to our Pro Perspectives Speaker Symposium on October 7! Harry Carson who will share his personal journey with prostate cancer and a message about the importance of men’s health, screening and early detection. Register today: www.roswellpark.org/prospeaker
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Last week, the Roswell Park Oncology Symposium Quarterly Series brought together leading experts for an engaging discussion on Colorectal Cancer, exploring advances that are shaping diagnosis, treatment and patient care. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We are live at #ASTRO26! Stop by our booth #1152 to connect with us!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Make sure to check out all the wonderful vendors and prizes today! And grab some delicious food!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Cruisin’ for a Cure is here! Car Show: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Prostate Cancer Screening and Education Event: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Walk-ins welcome! 🚗
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🧬 Could GLP-1 drugs have a role in cancer care? “What we think is happening is that it changes the body’s immune response to cancer cells, and thereby improves its ability to fight cancer cells.” 👉 Check out Dr. Yendamuri’s recent interview: www.foxnews.com/health/popul...
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Popular weight-loss drugs may play surprising role in cancer outcomes
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may lower cancer risk by altering the body's immune response, but researchers say key clinical trials are needed.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Dr. Niswander and her team are studying whether combining CAR-T cell therapy with targeted drugs could help children with high-risk leukemia, including infants whose cancer may be more likely to return after treatment. Read more: www.curetoday.com/view/car-t-a...
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CAR-T and Targeted Drugs May Help High-Risk Childhood Leukemia | CURE
Researchers are studying whether combining CAR-T cell therapy with targeted drugs could help children with high-risk leukemia, including infants whose cancer may be more likely to return after treatme...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Clinical trials so often get a bad reputation, so we’re here to set the record straight! Learn more about clinical trials at Roswell Park: roswellpark.org/clinical-tri...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🔬 Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! We’re so grateful for the postdocs who are helping shape the future of cancer research and care. 🧬💙
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join us Wednesday, October 7, from 5:30–6:45 p.m. at Roswell Park as Harry Carson shares his personal journey with prostate cancer and his message about the importance of men’s health, screening and early detection. Register today: www.roswellpark.org/prospeaker?m...
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OncLive @onclive.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
. @roswellpark.bsky.social unveiled a new and more compact mobile lung cancer screening unit, expanding the reach of its mobile cancer screening program www.onclive.com/view/roswell...
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Roswell Park Unveils New EDDY Unit to Expand Access to Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection | OncLive
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center unveiled a new and more compact mobile lung cancer screening unit.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Make sure to tune into Channel 2 WNY Living tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. to see Dr. Cui discuss prostate cancer and screening!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Early detection saves lives. Hear from Dr. Cui on early detection for prostate cancer.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Behind the scenes with Dr. Cui and @news4buffalo.bsky.social
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
@news4buffalo.bsky.social with some members of Man Up Buffalo chatting about Cruisin’ for a Cure prostate cancer screening event on September 26!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Cruisin’ for a Cure is coming up on Sept. 26! 🚗 Tune in to Channel 4 WIVB for a preview and learn more about the car show that saves lives!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This morning, we unveiled our new EDDY Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Center with a ribbon cutting at the Belle Center on Buffalo’s West Side. Learn more: www.roswellpark.org/newsroom/202...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Excellence Award winners! We’re proud to celebrate the exceptional physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers whose dedication is making a meaningful impact across patient care, research, education, quality & safety & innovation.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today, Roswell Park broke ground on the expansion of the Roswell Park Broadview Community Outreach and Engagement Center!🏗️ Read the full press release: www.roswellpark.org/newsroom/202...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
On Sept. 26, join us for Cruisin’ for a Cure at Roswell Park. Take just 10 minutes for a prostate cancer screening—and then enjoy a great car show with family and friends! Register today: www.roswellpark.org/cruisinforac...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join leading experts from Roswell Park for an engaging, case-based discussion on the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of colorectal diseases. Stay at the forefront of colorectal cancer care. Register today: www.roswellpark.org/OncSymposium
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Early detection can save lives. Take charge of your health and get screened as the Bisons take on the Red Sox! www.roswellpark.org/calendar/pro...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Buffalo’s first-ever Get Your Rear in Gear 5K was a HUGE success! 🎉💙 Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered and supported the fight against colorectal cancer. Together, we’re raising awareness and encouraging lifesaving screening!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We’re proud to share that Roswell Park has been named an Optum Center of Excellencefor our adult and pediatric stem cell transplant programs. 💙 Read more: www.roswellpark.org/newsroom/202...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Today, the FDA approved daraxonrasib, a first-in-class oral targeted therapy for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer whose disease has progressed following standard treatment!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Excited to share the Great Lakes Tumor Metabolism Conference, taking place October 15–16, 2026, at Roswell Park! Register today: roswellpark.org/tumormetabol...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Zukotynski, recipient of the American College of Nuclear Medicine Gold Medal Award! 🏅 This honor recognizes individuals whose exceptional contributions have made a meaningful and lasting impact on the field of nuclear medicine & molecular imaging.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Congratulations to Roswell Park's President and CEO, Dr. Candace Johnson, for being named #5 on Buffalo Business First's Power 200 Women list of the most influential women in WNY! We are grateful for her leadership and dedication to our mission of eradicating cancer’s impact.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It was a vibrant celebration of color, dance and culture on Saturday at the Puerto Rican & Hispanic Heritage Parade! 🇵🇷 Members of the Roswell Park community proudly marched down Niagara Street, bringing plenty of energy and flair to the festivities.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Catch Dr. Kukar on WNY Living this Saturday at 9 a.m.! 📺 He’ll discuss minimally invasive surgery options and the future of cancer surgery—including telesurgery, where a doctor could operate on a patient across the country through a screen. The future of surgery is here! 🤖🩺
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The Environmental Services team celebrated EVS Week early this year with loads of carnival-themed fun treats and activities! Thank you to our dedicated staff who ensure our campus is a clean, safe place for our patients, their families and staff members.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Celebrating our SURE-CAN interns & Indigenous Cancer Health students on their recent graduation! Through our immersive programs, these students explored cancer biology, imaging, genomics, AI and other emerging technologies while gaining hands-on research experience. 🎓🔬
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Numan on receiving the Dr. Edith E. Sproul Teaching Award, presented by the Surgical Pathology Fellows in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine!👏
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Exciting news from Roswell Park! Dr. Erik Knudsen and Dr. Agnieszka Witkiewicz have been named 2026 Stephenson Global Scholar Grant recipients by the Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute. Read more: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It was a pleasure to bring together leading cancer cell cycle researchers at the 2026 Cancer Cell Cycle Symposium last month! A great day of science, discussion and connection — and an exciting step toward strengthening collaborations in cancer cell cycle research. 🧬🔬
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
💡 Did you know a lab essential used worldwide was invented at Roswell Park? To study cancer, scientists first have to grow cancer cells in a lab — and in 1966, Roswell Park researchers developed a groundbreaking growth medium to do just that: RPMI 1640! www.roswellpark.org/commercializ...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This week, the Buffalo Healthcare Program had the opportunity to explore EDDY! 🚐🩺 Students enjoyed a tour of our mobile screening unit and learned how healthcare services can be delivered directly to our community! Check out EDDY’s upcoming locations: www.roswellpark.org/eddy
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall yesterday!
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Oncology Year-in-Review 2026: What's Changed, What's Next 📅 Sat, Sept 26 | 7:30am–5:30pm 📍 Hohn Auditorium 🎓 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Seats are limited — register now! www.roswellpark.org/YearInReview
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The future of cancer research isn't just about treating tumors — it's about stopping them before they start. New research led in part by Roswell Park's Dr. Megan Radyk reveals key changes inside pancreatic cells years before cancer develops. 🔬 www.roswellpark.org/cancertalk/2...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Congratulations to Nick Salgia on an incredible achievement at the 2026 Kidney Cancer Research Summit! 🎉 Nick, an MD-PhD student in the Muhitch Lab, earned the Highest-Ranked Trainee Abstract in Translational Science after presenting his dissertation research.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
As #AHNS2026 concludes, we're proud of our investigators, who presented 21 oral and poster presentations showcasing advances in AI, immunotherapy, surgical innovation and cancer biology. Together, we're advancing head and neck cancer care. Read more: www.roswellpark.org/newsroom/202...
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Roswell Park to Spotlight Advances in AI, Immunotherapy and Surgery at International Head/Neck Cancer Meeting
Roswell Park investigators to present 21 studies at international meeting
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Don’t miss the 15th Annual Cruisin' for a Cure on Sept. 26! Car show: 9am-4pm, Prostate Cancer Education & Early Detection Clinic: 11am-2pm Register today: www.roswellpark.org/cruisinforac...
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The Cancer Letter @cancerletter.com · 18/07/2026
Cancer progress is not reaching everyone. Native Nations must be part of the solution. Guest editorial by Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW (@roswellpark.bsky.social) cancerletter.com/guest-editorial/20…
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Cancer progress is not reaching everyone. Native Nations must be part of the solution. - The Cancer Letter
In 1971, the National Cancer Act set the United States on a path to confront one of its most formidable public health challenges. More than five decades later, the progress is undeniable. The latest 2026 report from the American Cancer Society shows continued declines in overall cancer mortality and improvements in survival for many major […]
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Dr. Wang reviews efficacy & safety data from the phase 1/2 KOMET-007 trial: ziftomenib + venetoclax + azacitidine in R/R AML www.targetedonc.com/view/ziftome...
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Ziftomenib Combination Delivers Deep Responses in R/R AML | Targeted Oncology - Immunotherapy, Biomarkers, and Cancer Pathways
KOMET-007 shows ziftomenib plus venetoclax/azacitidine drives deep MRD-negative remissions in R/R AML, with manageable toxicity and longer responses.
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Missed it on Saturday? 🎥 Watch Dr. Zsiros on WNY Living as she discusses ovarian and uterine cancers. Prevention starts with: 💙 Knowing your family history 💙 Maintaining a healthy weight 💙 Living a healthy lifestyle www.wgrz.com/video/about-...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
💡Did you know the PSA test was discovered right here at Roswell Park? In the 1970s, Dr. T. Ming Chu discovered the prostate-specific antigen (PSA), leading to the development of the PSA test for early detection of prostate cancer. www.roswellpark.org/cancer/prost...
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center @roswellpark.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Catch Dr. Zsiros tomorrow at 9:30am on WNY Living on WGRZ! She will be discussing ovarian and uterine cancers and the different treatment options at Roswell Park. Including fertility preservation.
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