Research $13M Boosts a Growing Immunotherapy Research Project at Wilmot, Roswell Park, Kaiser Permanente By Leslie Orr Nov. 17, 2023 A collaborative clinical research project to understand racial disparities in the use of immunotherapy to treat cancer, taking place between UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute and Roswell Park ...
Patient Care Interdisciplinary Approach Provides Best Possible Care for Patients with Prostate Cancer By URMC Communications Nov. 15, 2023 Prostate cancer patients benefit for a unique team-based care model that brings together urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, and pathologists.
Research Pancreatic Cancer Discovery Opens the Door for New Clinical Trial at Wilmot By Leslie Orr Nov. 15, 2023 Studies are focused on pancreatic cancer that spreads to the liver.
Dr. Maria Durdach joins Bariatric Surgery Team at Highland Hospital By Wendy Boyce Nov. 14, 2023 Highland Hospital welcomes Maria Durdach, M.D., as Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, who will focus on Bariatric and Gastrointestinal surgeries and will also perform general surgery.
Patient Care In the Lobby of a Cancer Center: Unexpected Blessings By Karen Black Oct. 23, 2023 Eastman Institute for Oral Health resident Dr. Luis Mendez had no idea the impact his music had on patients and family members at Wilmot Cancer Center.
Patient Care Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness: Is Endocrine Therapy Worth It for Breast Cancer? By Leslie Orr Oct. 17, 2023 Cancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, breast cancer awareness month, the spotlight shines on endocrine therapy or “hormonal therapy.”
People URMC Bioethicist Lainie Ross Elected to National Academy of Medicine By Jim Miller Oct. 9, 2023 An internationally renowned bioethicist who is building a bold new department at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Ross has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), an ...
Patient Care Guided by Research, Wilmot’s Breast Cancer Program Comes of Age By Leslie Orr Oct. 2, 2023 From basic science to screening to care and survivorship, Wilmot’s growing and flourishing Comprehensive Breast Care program has an impressive list of new initiatives.
Patient Care Coping with Cancer: Webster Football Coach Practices What He Preaches By Leslie Orr Sep. 20, 2023 Scott Deuschle tapped strength he learned from sports, and community support, to tackle head and neck cancer.
Patient Care Pediatric Decision Making Recommendations Empower Parents, Emphasize Many Interests Impacting Kids By Emily Boynton Aug. 21, 2023 The new recommendations are guided by the belief that parents know their children best and that children have a plethora of interests (including, but not limited to medical) that influence their ...