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Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that form tissues. Tissues make up the organs of the body. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old, they die and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this orderly process goes wrong. New cells form when the body doesn’t need them and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can form a mass of tissue called a growth or tumor. Tumors can be benign or malignant.
The Pinehurst Elementary School community faced a tragedy in 2008 when student Janie Kashino died after a battle with neuroblastoma at just six years old. In the years since, the community has rallied in Janie's memory by raising funds through Team Cure Challenge at the Buffalo Marathon.
Ashley, a student at Clarence Middle School, hopes to someday pursue a career in medical oncology. She wrote to Yroswell with hopes that one of RPCI's oncologists would answer some of her questions pertaining to her future career. Dr. Shicha Kumar, an oncologic surgeon dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, took some time to answer Ashley's questions. Read below and watch the video recap of Dr. Kumar's interview.
Check out the many ways young people are working toward a world without cancer in their communities:
Holy Angels Academy host "Pink the Court" basketball game nights to raise money for RPCI.
Orchard Park Middle School students raised cancer awareness and funds at their "Think Pink" dance.
On Wednesday, February 8, students from St. Christopher's School and North Tonawanda High School joined the Yroswell Street Team at the Kiss 98.5 FM studios to promote RPCI's Goin' Bald for Bucks program. Hear why the students wanted to raise money for Roswell Park and learn more about this unique fundraising opportunity.
Christine Ambrosone, PhD, Professor of Oncology and Chair of the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, returned to Mount St. Mary Academy on Thursday, February 2 to discuss her career path with honors students. An alumna of the Kenmore, NY high school, Dr. Ambrosone talked about how she got interested in health care and epidemiology as a working parent, and also answered students' questions about cancer care and prevention.
Read more about Dr. Ambrosone's career path and accomplishments here.
