Multiple cancer research projects at Roswell Park
According to the National Cancer Institute, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year and more than 606,520 will die from the disease.
and last updated 2020-12-25 13:03:45-05
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â According to the National Cancer Institute, an estimated 1,806,590 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year and more than 606,520 will die from the disease.
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has been working on multiple cancer research projects.
One of these advancements is a drug called SurVaxM that was designed to treat a form of rare cancer called glioblastoma, will be used in a large clinical trial this year.
The 11 Day Power Play donates $50,000 to local pediatric cancer program
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and last updated 2020-12-23 19:22:50-05
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â The 11 Day Power Play presented a $50,000 check at Oishei Children s Hospital Wednesday to benefit a local pediatric cancer program.
The program is a joint collaboration between Oishei Childrenâs Hospital and the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Officials say the donation will support the bone marrow transplant program which provides pediatric cancer patients with cutting-edge treatment and care right here in Western New York.
âThe ability to offer bone marrow transplants to pediatric cancer patients here in Western New York is critically important. These therapies allow children and families to remain close to home during the extensive treatment and follow-up process,â said Kara Kelly, MD, medical director, Roswell Park Oishei Childrenâs Cancer and Blood Disorders Program.
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