COVID-19 May Increase Mortality Risk in Older Patients With B-Cell Malignancies, Among Others

November 29th 2021, 8:00pm

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Patients aged 60 years and older with B-cell malignancies and those who were current or former smokers may have an increased risk for death after a COVID-19 infection, also outcomes may be better for those diagnosed after June 2020.

My Wife’s Attitude Toward Cancer: ‘Why Not Me?’

November 29th 2021, 6:00pm

By Robin Zimmerman

A man who lost his wife to cancer explains the positive attitude she had during treatment and how she came to reach acceptance of her prognosis.

Melanoma Treatment Results Were So Good, Researchers Ended the Trial

November 29th 2021, 4:00pm

By Brielle Benyon

Upfront immunotherapy was far superior to upfront BRAF/MEK inhibition in patients with metastatic BRAFV600-mutant melanoma, causing the phase 3 DREAMseq early to stop early.

Louis Vuitton Designer Virgil Abloh Died of a Rare Cancer

November 29th 2021, 2:45pm

By Brielle Benyon

Virgil Abloh, founder of Off-White and Louis Vuitton’s first Black creative director, died of cardiac angiosarcoma this Sunday.

'All Roads Lead to Roman': A Hero Among Lung Cancer Doctors

November 29th 2021, 2:00pm

By Dr. Balazs Halmos

Dr. Roman Perez-Soler received his original training in Spain but has been a constant beloved presence in the U.S. lung cancer arena for more than 30 years.

A Lung Cancer Survivor, Fighter and Advocate

November 28th 2021, 4:00pm

By Andy Robertson

Simply put, Jan Poulsen is an inspiration to those diagnosed with lung cancer, a friend writes.

An Against-the-Odds Cancer Story Can Be Yours

November 28th 2021, 3:00pm

By Susan Keller

A cancer survivor explains the miracle of finding out the brother she hadn't seen in 30 years was a genetic match to donate stem cells for her treatment.

An Angel Among Nurses for Patients With Lung Cancer

November 27th 2021, 4:00pm

By Sandra Southerland, B.S.N., RN, OCN

Lilian is a gentle soul who was placed on Earth for this purpose: to guide those with the most common cancer there is.

Cancer’s Hidden Threat: Post-Diagnosis Anxiety

November 27th 2021, 3:00pm

By Khevin Barnes

A male breast cancer survivor describes his anxiety and one tool for curtailing it.

First of a New Class of Drugs to Treat Early-Stage Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Approved

November 27th 2021, 12:45pm

A promising new drug for treating this type of breast cancers in its early stages may help prevent the return of cancer.

Expansion of IOA-244 Trial Fully Enrolled for Uveal Melanoma

November 26th 2021, 10:00pm

By Jamie Cesanek

Part B of the DIONE-01 study will look at whether IOA-244 increases anti-tumor responses in expansion groups of patients.

Phenomenal Awareness and Community Perspective for Lung Cancer Screenings

November 26th 2021, 6:00pm

By Stephern Allison, D.H.Sc., MBA, PA, FACHE

A colleague explains how Jody Ruth Steinhardt helps guide patients through lung cancer screenings and offers them support.

Dick Vitale Makes Tearful Return to Basketball After Leaving for Cancer Treatment

November 26th 2021, 2:00pm

By Jamie Cesanek

From Dick Vitale’s return to sportscasting after a brief pause for cancer treatment to a cancer survivor walking 3,000 miles cross-country, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Share What They Were Most Thankful for During Their Journey

November 25th 2021, 8:00pm

By Jamie Cesanek

CURE® recently asked its readers on social media to share who or what they were most thankful for having during their cancer experience. Here’s what they had to say.

When Time Is Precious for Cancer Survivors, the Little Things Count

November 25th 2021, 6:00pm

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor talks about how she has learned to appreciate the little things in her daily life.