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The Law of Distraction

Cartoonist Marisa Acocella Marchetto, author of Cancer Vixen, shares her journey through breast cancer through her drawings.

A Few Days With Martha

Prostate Cancer Advances in Early Treatment and Emerging Therapies

Dr. Daniel P. Petrylak discussed recent developments in prostate cancer care, emphasizing the importance of genetic testing and personalized treatment.

Gut Reaction

Immunotherapy’s effectiveness may depend on the bacteria living in patients’ gastrointestinal tracts, studies show.

New Surgical Techniques Are Cutting Edge

New surgical techniques can limit the risk of postoperative complications in patients with cancer.

My New Abnormal

Fufilling My Life Purpose

Staying Within the Lines: Advice on Adhering to Myeloma Treatment

There are many reasons patients don’t take their drugs for myeloma and other cancers as prescribed, but there are ways to offer support.

Five Tips for Easier Cancer Medication Management

Medication management can easily become overwhelming, but Roberta Carson offers advice to make sure medicine is given as prescribed.

Global Perspectives on Hepatocellular Carcinoma

A panel of international oncology experts recently met to exchange thoughts on developments in the field of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer. They discussed screening and staging issues, treatment of advanced HCC and results of recent clinical trials.

Dr. Shore Provides an Overview of Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer

Neal D. Shore, MD, FACS, medical director, Carolina Urologic Research Center, provides an overview of biomarkers in prostate cancer.

Putting Patients First

Tiffany Stump, RN BSN CBCN, of The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center at The James Cancer Hospital, Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, shares her Extraordinary Healer essay nomination of Sara Wolfe, B.S.N., RN, CBCN.

Tecentriq Plus Chemo Reduced Risk of Death vs Chemo Alone in dMMR Colon Cancer

Tecentriq and chemotherapy combination reduces the risk of death versus chemotherapy alone in deficient mismatch repair, stage 3 colorectal cancer.

A Loyal Friendship Conquers Cancer's Boundaries

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Wanda Greeley, RN, OCN [ Sacred Heart Cancer Center in Pensacola Florida ]

The Gift of Giving

It's not every day that one receives a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer for the Long Haul

Suvivors with chronic disease can face ongoing challenges.

Working at the Speed of Light in Melanoma Advancements

Growing scientific insights have led to the swift development of treatments for advanced melanoma, leaving doctors to iron out details about their application.

A Promising New Treatment Offers Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Exciting new treatment options for patients with pancreatic cancer are on the rise, thanks to organizations such as the Lustgarten Foundation.

Fighting Breathlessness

A recent and rare look at long-term lung cancer survivors shows breathlessness among them is persistent and common.

A Leader in Every Sense

This essay written by registered nurse Candice Roth of Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute, nominates her colleague and fellow registered nurse, Brenda Crump, for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

My Patient, My Friend

A strong bond makes all the difference to an oncologist.

Combination Shows Early Promise in Melanoma

Tasigna and Mekinist is showing promise for the treatment of patients with BRAF/NRAS wild-type melanoma, according to a recent study.

Taking the Bad With the Good

For one mom, cancer presented an opportunity to teach her daughters empathy.

When Compassionate Cancer Care Meets Imagination

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring LAURA COSTA, M.S., RN, CMSRN, OCN [THE CANCER INSTITUTE AT ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL, EAST HILLS, NEW YORK]

Taking Things One Day at a Time

"Alvin David, B.S.N., RN-BC, wrote this exemplar as part of his promotion to clinical nurse 3. I will let his words do the talking, as they reveal his true essence as a nurse, colleague, preceptor, friend, father, husband and extraordinary healer," wrote Margie McDonald, M.S.N., RN, CBCN of Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth.

When Lung Cancer Strikes People Under 50

Unique challenges become permanent fixtures in the minds of young adults who receive a diagnosis of a life-changing disease, but can change through advocacy support.

My Oncology Nurse and Lifesaver

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Nancy Dodds, RN, ONC [ Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan ]

A Leap of Faith: When It's Time to Reset Your Frame of Mind

I felt like cancer had forced me to do other "uncomfortable" things instead of the bucket list I had chosen.

Supplement Research in Cancer Lacking

Nutritional supplement research is unsatisfactory.

Bookshelf: Surviving Cancer: Our Voices & Choices

A lifelong artist, Marion Behr didn't lose that sensibility when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.