Identifying Interstitial Lung Disease

June 18th 2021, 6:00pm

By Marilyn Fenichel

Patients taking checkpoint inhibitors or immunotherapy in combination with other treatments need to be aware of this potential side effect and the associated symptoms.

You Don’t Have to Face Cancer to Learn to Live Better

June 18th 2021, 4:00pm

By William Ramshaw

A pancreatic cancer survivor explains what your priorities in life should truly be.

Friday Frontline: Man With Late-Stage Cancer Gets Matching Tattoos with Strangers, 78-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Earns Black Belt

June 18th 2021, 3:00pm

By Jamie Cesanek

From a man with late-stage cancer who has matching tattoos with over 400 strangers to a 78-year-old cancer survivor getting his black belt in Taekwondo, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Immunotherapy Options Around the Bend

June 18th 2021, 1:00pm

By Antonia DePace

One expert tells patients to ‘hang tight’ as immunotherapy options are getting better each year.

Increasing Research to Address Challenges in Gastric Cancer

June 18th 2021, 12:00pm

By CURE Media Group

Dr. Yanghee Woo highlights barriers that patients with gastric cancer face when looking to enroll in a clinical trial, and comments on the need for more participation in research trials that investigate ways to improve how the condition is screened for and treated.

Improvements in Cardiovascular and Thrombotic Risk Management Needed for Patients With MPN

June 17th 2021, 9:00pm

By Antonia DePace

Some patients with MPN in the UK were not prescribed the correct medications for management of specific diseases, highlighting the need for improvements in cardiovascular and thrombotic risk management.

‘The Next Wave’ in Cancer Vaccines

June 17th 2021, 6:00pm

By Antonia DePace

Even with newer technologies such as mRNA, experts predict it will be a few years before another cancer vaccine is approved.

Having Compassion for Others During Cancer Treatment

June 17th 2021, 4:00pm

By Ann Pinyan

A woman with stage 4 ovarian cancer discusses the importance of having compassion for other people, because you never know what they may be dealing with.

The Man Who Lost His Hip to Cancer and Crossed the Marathon Finish Line Anyway

June 17th 2021, 3:00pm

By Jamie Cesanek

In this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, Colin Jackson explains how he was able to complete a marathon even after cancer treatments that called for surgical removal of part of his femur, hip and surrounding muscle.

Less Is More in Lung Cancer Treatment

June 17th 2021, 1:00pm

By Antonia DePace

Novel combo regimen reduces number of toxic treatments in patients with NSCLC.

Imbruvica-Venclexta Combo Superior to Chlorambucil-Obinutuzumab for CLL

June 16th 2021, 9:00pm

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The combination of Imbruvica with Venclexta significantly reduced the risk for progression or death by 78% compared with chlorambucil plus obinutuzumab.

From Segregation to Lifelong Advocacy: A Cancer Survivor Shares His Story

June 16th 2021, 6:00pm

By Jamie Cesanek

In an interview with CURE®, a survivor recounts how his experiences with cancer treatment in the 1960s, when he was treated in a segregated “colored” ward, have led him to a life of advocacy work.

Don’t Let Cancer Keep You From Hiking This Summer

June 16th 2021, 4:00pm

By Felicia Mitchell

“Hiking is a great activity for all of us, including cancer survivors,” writes a breast cancer survivor. “As long as we can put one foot in front of the other, being out on a trail is inspirational and health-affirming.”

Educating Patients About Biomarker Testing

June 16th 2021, 3:21pm

Common questions asked by patients with lung or thyroid cancer who have been referred for biomarker testing and advice for setting expectations from test results.

The Emerging Role of Liquid Biopsies

June 16th 2021, 3:15pm

Drs Benjamin Levy and Lori J. Wirth comment on the current role of liquid biopsies in lung and thyroid cancer.