Patient Care Looking to RNA for Answers By Lydia Fernandez Mar. 6, 2018 Wilmot scientists are studying how this versatile molecule may lead to new cancer treatments.
Patient Care After brain cancer surgery, patient feels superhero connection By Lydia Fernandez Mar. 5, 2018 Many young men would love to be Wolverine. For one brain cancer patient, it became an inspiration to be strong and to help others.
Patient Care Hitting the Target on CML Becomes 'Gift of Grace' By Lydia Fernandez Mar. 2, 2018 In the span of a few months back in 1997, when Minette Beabes was 31 years old, she experienced the true highs and lows of life. The high was the birth of her son. Three months later came the low — a ...
Patient Care Zent Named Editor-in-Chief of Leukemia Research By Lydia Fernandez Mar. 1, 2018 Clive S. Zent, M.D., professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, has taken the reins as editor-in-chief at Leukemia Research, an international journal focused on basic and applied ...
Patient Care Tips from our Oncology Dietitians: When life gives you lemons, use them to flavor your foods By Lydia Fernandez Feb. 20, 2018 When you think about lemons and limes, sugar-laden summer beverages may come to mind. However, these brightly colored fruits can have a place in a healthy, whole-food, plant-based diet. Two of Wilmot ...
Patient Care Dansville Ovarian Cancer Survivor Takes Action to Help Others with Cancer By Lydia Fernandez Feb. 16, 2018 After an ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment where many showed support, Jennifer Howe wanted to give back. She began an organization called Cancer Comfort Bags that gives bags with useful items to ...
Research Research is Changing the Game for Melanoma Treatment By Leslie Orr Jan. 31, 2018 Wilmot Cancer Institute patients with advanced melanoma (stage III) now have more options for treatment, thanks to research co-authored by a University of Rochester Medical Center surgical oncologist ...
Research HPV May Lurk In Your Throat By Susanne Pallo Jan. 31, 2018 URMC researchers found human papilloma virus (HPV), the culprit behind cervical and head and neck cancers, hiding in small pockets on the surface of tonsils. They believe HPV may evade the immune ...
Research Messing Honored for Advancing Urological Care By Mark Michaud Jan. 29, 2018 Edward Messing, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been recognized by the American Urological Association (AUA) for 35 years of accomplishment in improving care for individuals with bladder, kidney, prostate, and ...
