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Alternative Pain-Control Strategy Reduces Need for Opioids in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: With nearly all patients who undergo treatment for cancers of the head and neck experiencing oral mucositis, or painful mouth sores, effective pain control is one of the main goals of physicians and care teams. Looking to provide more effective relief for patients while also reducing the need for opioid painkillers, a team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center explored whether g  more

Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Appeal 2020 Launches for Volunteers in Tri-County Area
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: About 40 Appeal parish volunteers, clergy, and Catholic Charities' staff attended a volunteer training workshop on Jan. 8 to help kick off Appeal 2020 in support of Catholic Charities and the Fund for the Faith in Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties. The event was held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in East Pembroke in preparation for the annual campaign, which carries a goal of $10 milli  more

Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Volunteers From Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties Help Launch Appeal 2020
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release on Jan. 21: The event was held at the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany St. Elizabeth Motherhouse in preparation for the 96th annual campaign, which carries a goal of $10 million. The patron saint for Appeal 2020 is Saint Joseph. Working under the theme "Think of Me," Appeal volunteers from Allegany and Cattaraugus counties will begin reaching out to individuals and businesses in the community to encourag  more