When Jim Stitt was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he had the opportunity to travel south to a warmer climate for treatment. But he stayed right here in Western New York, where he knew he could receive the best care. “I have a winter home in South Carolina, and I thought about going to Charleston for treatment,” said Jim, Executive …
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Clinical Trials and the Importance of Donor Funding How important are clinical trials at Roswell Park? KayEllen will tell you that she is alive because of them. After her diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer and the treatment that followed, she learned about clinical trials being run here on a vaccine to prevent recurrence of her type of cancer. So …
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Imagine that a cure for cancer can be found at Roswell Park. Now imagine that support from community members across Western New York is the thing that will make it happen. Cancer research projects require a lot of work, resources and financial investment. Too often they can’t even get off the ground because of lack of funding. With the great …
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Today, Bill Loecher is one of Roswell Park’s most active and passionate volunteers. But when he first visited 15 years ago with a loved one who was undergoing cancer treatment, he realized he didn’t know much about the place. “Like most people, I knew Roswell Park is the place to go for cancer treatment,” said Bill. “But I didn’t immediately …
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Cancer touches and takes far too many lives in Western New York. That’s why, as the local ‘On Your Side’ television station advocating for the people of Western New York and celebrating the great things happening here, we are proud and honored to support Herd of Hope! It’s not just a corporate initiative; it’s a personal one, too. Many of …
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NOCO Makes Supporting Roswell Park a Family Tradition NOCO Energy Corporation has a long history of supporting cancer research and patient support programs at Roswell Park. Through sponsorship of events like The Ride For Roswell and as an active presence on the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Board, NOCO’s leadership and employees have advocated on behalf of cancer patients in Western …
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