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 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 ...
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 URochester Medicine 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 ...
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.
Patient Care Finding Cancer's Fingerprint By Lydia Fernandez Dec. 18, 2017 In cancer, pathology plays a key role in determining treatment options. Using a microscope to examine cells and tissue collected from a biopsy, pathologists can identify what type of cancer a patient ...
Patient Care The Story of Brain Mapping By Lydia Fernandez Dec. 13, 2017 How new science is helping surgeons remove tumors without disrupting a patient's livelihood
