• Dr. Hannelore Heemers Receives Young Investigator Award From Prostate Cancer Foundation; Award to Accelerate New Discoveries for Battling Prostate Cancer
    Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 14:19

    Hannelore Heemers, PhD, a researcher in the Department of Urology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, is the recipient of one of 21 Young Investigator Awards given by the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). Designed to encourage the most innovative minds in cancer research to focus their careers on prostate cancer, the $225,000 grant awards provide recipients with three years of funding to test transformational research questions for prostate cancer patients.

  • House Oversight Committee Holds Landmark Hearing on Prostate Cancer
    Monday, March 8, 2010 - 09:44

    The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held an important hearing titled: "Prostate Cancer: New Questions About Screening and Treatment" on March 4. Joining a handful of other distinguished experts, Roswell Park's Dr. James Mohler, Senior Vice President for Translational Research and Chair, Department of Urology, was invited to give expert testimony on the use of PSA and the early detection, treatment and overtreatment of prostate cancer; as well as to provide recommendations. Dr.

  • Prostate Club at the Walden Galleria Mall in February
    Friday, February 5, 2010 - 12:27

    Come visit the Prostate Club at the Walden Galleria Mall in February on the dates below. You can sign up for the Club in person, and there will be a wealth of informational materials on prostate cancer.

    Saturday, Feb. 6: 11am - 3 pm, upper level by food court

    Saturday, Feb. 27: 11am - 3 pm, upper level outside of Dick's Sporting Goods

    The Walden Galleria is located at One Walden Galleria Buffalo, NY 14225.

    Hope to see you there!

  • NCCN Updates Prostate Cancer Treatment Guidelines; RPCI Plays Leadership Role
    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 16:59

    The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recently updated the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oncology™ for Prostate Cancer to reflect new recommendations regarding active surveillance, also referred to as watchful waiting, for men with low risk prostate cancer. The NCCN guidelines, based on scientific data, are the most widely used standards for cancer care.

  • NCCN Updates Prostate Cancer Treatment Guidelines; RPCI Plays Leadership Role
    Monday, January 11, 2010 - 09:56

    The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recently updated the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oncology™ for Prostate Cancer to reflect new recommendations regarding active surveillance, also referred to as watchful waiting, for men with low risk prostate cancer. The NCCN guidelines, based on scientific data, are the most widely used standards for cancer care.

  • Prostate Club Feature on WGRZ-TV News
    Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 15:31

  • Prostate Club at the Walden Galleria Mall, Jan 9 & 10 and Jan 16 & 17
    Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 11:09

    Now is the time to make those New Year's resolutions for 2010! Start living a healthier lifestyle by joining the Prostate Club for Men and committing yourself to talk to your doctor about prostate cancer.

    If you want to learn more about the Prostate Club and sign up in person, visit us at the Walden Galleria Mall (One Walden Galleria Buffalo, NY 14225) during the times below. The Club will have a table outside of Dick's Sporting Goods on the upper level.

    Saturday, Jan. 16: 11am - 3 pm

    Happy New Year, and hope to see you at the Mall!

  • Roswell Park Researchers to Study Finasteride and Selenium in Preventing Prostate Cancer
    Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 10:06

    BUFFALO, NY – Clement Ip, PhD, Professor Emeritus in Oncology from the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), is the principal investigator of a $5.4M P01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the role of finasteride and selenium in preventing prostate cancer.

  • Study Shows that PSA Reading Could Predict Post-Radiation Survival
    Monday, November 16, 2009 - 14:32

    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Prostate cancer patients whose prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels rise within 18 months after radiotherapy have an increased risk of death, say U.S. researchers.

  • Advent of PSA test has improved survival rates
    Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 08:18

    By Dr. James L. Mohler. Originally published in the Buffalo News Oct. 29, 2009.

    The Oct. 22 Another Voice by University of Minnesota professor Gary Schwitzer criticized Roswell Park’s prostate cancer awareness campaign for saying too little about the controversy about PSA as a screening test. Roswell Park developed the PSA test for prostate cancer early detection and management. PSA has revolutionized the ability to monitor prostate cancer, but the test has many advantages and limitations when used for early detection. Our researchers are working to improve the PSA test to distinguish prostate cancers that are potentially aggressive and life-threatening from those that are clinically insignificant.

  • An Important Message from Roswell Park Regarding Prostate Cancer Screening
    Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 13:29

    The recent Buffalo News editorial (Oct. 22) by University of Minnesota professor and blogger Gary Schwitzer wags an accusing finger at Roswell Park Cancer Institute's prostate cancer awareness campaign for saying too little about the controversy concerning the challenges and value of mass prostate screening.

    There is legitimate concern that widespread use of the PSA test may overdiagnose prostate cancer and put men at risk for complications from unnecessary treatments such as surgery and radiation. Roswell Park developed the PSA test for prostate cancer detection and management, and we are well aware of the test's advantages and limitations. In fact, our researchers are working hard to improve the PSA test to make one better able to ferret out prostate cancers that are potentially aggressive and life-threatening.

  • Prize Winning Club Member Enjoys Bills Game
    Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 16:47

    The first prize giveaway was for a pair of tickets to the Buffalo Bills vs. Cleveland Browns on October 11th, 2009. Here's what our winner had to say:

    "Thanks to everyone at Roswell that made this possible, and you all are doing a wonderful job of promoting the importance of early detection in the treating of prostate cancer. Thanks for a great time!" - Bill and Barb Krellner after attending the Buffalo Bills game

  • Scott Levin Shares about the Prostate Club for Men
    Monday, September 28, 2009 - 16:38

  • Photos from the Prostate Club Event at the Walden Galleria
    Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 12:24

    In case you missed it, here are some photos recapping the Prostate Club kick-off event held last weekend at the Walden Galleria mall.

  • Prostate Cancer Survivor Archie Wood and Scott Levin on WGRZ News
    Friday, September 4, 2009 - 15:12

    Archie Wood's customers may stop in for just a light trim, but they leave the Village Barber Shop in Allegany, NY, with a free bonus: information that could save their lives. In 2005, after receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer, Wood underwent robot-assisted prostatectomy at RPCI.

  • Roswell Park Patient Jon Lyon on WGRZ News
    Friday, September 4, 2009 - 13:56

    Diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in August 2003, Jon Lyon has fought his cancer with every treatment option possible and he continues to look for new therapies to keep his disease under control. Watch more of Jon's story in his interview on WGRZ-Channel 2 news.

  • Prostate Club Kick-Off at the Walden Galleria Mall
    Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 05:12

    Launch of Early Detection Prostate Cancer Initiative

    The public is invited to the Walden Galleria Mall Saturday, Sept. 5, & Sunday, Sept. 6, for the “Aim For a Cure” event. The event marks the beginning of the Prostate Club for Men, created to increase early detection of prostate cancer and heightened awareness of the disease.

  • A message from Scott Levin, WGRZ-TV Anchor
    Monday, August 24, 2009 - 11:19

    As the evening anchorman for WGRZ-TV 2 in Buffalo for the last 12 years, it’s my job to inform the viewers of Western New York. To me, informing our viewers of the latest health news is of utmost importance. People need to be aware of what is happening in the ever-changing health world. Oftentimes it’s a matter of life and death!

  • High Risk/Early Detection Prostate Cancer Clinic
    Monday, August 24, 2009 - 04:08

    Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) offers a High Risk/Early Detection Clinic for men with elevated PSAs who would like an RPCI specialist to evaluate their test results and recommend next steps.