Patient Care HPV Vaccine Now May Be a Life-Saver Later By Lori Barrette Jan. 26, 2018 Since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced in 2006, studies have shown a decrease in HPV infections among teenage girls. However, some parents are still reluctant to have their teens ...
Patient Care Breast cancer survivor: Stay active and trust your instincts By Lydia Fernandez Jan. 24, 2018 For Joanne Gernon, staying active and supporting others has helped her keep metastatic breast cancer from taking over her life.
Patient Care Breast cancer survivor: Stay active and trust your instincts By URMC Communications Jan. 24, 2018 For Joanne Gernon, staying active and supporting others has helped her keep metastatic breast cancer from taking over her life.
Patient Care Clinical trials at Wilmot aim to improve treatment for cervical cancer By Lydia Fernandez Jan. 22, 2018 A century ago, cervical cancer ranked as one of the deadliest cancers among women. Today, cure rates are high — around 90 percent — for these cancers found in the early to middle stages. Advanced ...
Research Pancreatic Tumors May Require a One-Two-Three Punch By Leslie Orr Jan. 14, 2018 One of the many difficult things about pancreatic cancer is that tumors are resistant to most treatments because of their unique density and cell composition. However, in a new Wilmot Cancer ...
Patient Care Radiation Patients Can Herald the End of Treatment with New Bell By Lydia Fernandez Jan. 11, 2018 Donated by Mike Mager, who underwent 33 radiation treatments at Wilmot, the bell signifies hope, strength and the beginning of a new chapter for patients.