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House Call

This article discusses premature menopause as a result of cancer treatments.

Support From All Sides: My Cancer Story

“If there’s one thing I can say about cancer treatment, it’s that no one should have to go through it alone,” says one survivor of Hodgkin lymphoma.

Looking Forward: Patients With Genetic Mutations Are Empowered to Make Plans

Knowing they’ve inherited a genetic mutation for stomach or breast cancer gives patients the power to plan ahead.

Find a Breast Lump? Don't Assume It's Cancer

Mita Patel urges patients not to rush to the conclusion that a lump in the breast means cancer. However, it should definitely be checked out by a doctor.

Begin Healing With a Single Step

Survivors gain physical healing through exercise.

The Compassion Gene

This essay nominating Cindy Trawick, ARNP, FNP-BC for CURE®'s Extraordinary Healer® Award was written by Sandy Allten, RN, OCN, CCRP, of AdventHealth Cancer Institute and Charlene’s Dream.

A Loving and Compassionate Oncology Nurse

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Cindy Kuechle, BSN, RN [Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Illinois ]

House Call: COVID-19 Concerns Are Interrupting Cancer Treatment

With the COVID-19 Pandemic making a major impact on the cancer landscape, Dr. Len Lichtenfeld discusses how the coronavirus is impacting the patient's cancer treatment and what can be done to navigate it.

Cutting Out Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Most men with the disease should keep their prostates, says the author of a book about prostate cancer staging and treatment.

Know Your Options

A social worker shares insights about healthcare affordability.

Two-Drug Combo Shows Modest Benefit in Biliary Tract Cancer

Treatment with the combination of Stivarga and Bavencio was associated with minor anti-tumor activity in patients with advanced, heavily pretreated biliary tract solid tumors.

Book Corner: Author of "Living With Lymphoma" Shares Her Story

Elizabeth M. Adler, author of "Living with Lymphoma: A Patient's Guide" talks about her diagnosis and exciting new developments in lymphoma therapies.

Just an Oncology Nurse? Not At All

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring Corrine C. Hoeppner, MN, ARNP [Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington]

What to Do When Radiation Causes Skin Damage

One of the most common side effects of radiation therapy is a skin condition called radiation dermatitis.

Worried About Worrying

Cancer-free but at risk, one previvor felt guilty for receiving medical attention.

Healing Close to Home

"I wholeheartedly recommend Betsy Loop for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award because that is a perfect description of her: extraordinary and a healer of the body, of the mind and, most important, of the spirit. She deserves to be recognized as a very special person and nurse — and one I have been blessed to know," wrote Carol Schumacher.

The Power of a Tiny Postage Stamp in Breast Cancer Awareness

A stamp on my Christmas cards stirred deep memories and reminded me that small actions can make a meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.

What's in a Picture: Scans for Lymphoma Recurrence

Despite the lack of data to justify them, periodic surveillance PET scans during remission are performed frequently.

Boys Need the HPV Vaccine, Too

Oropharyngeal cancer rates have been on the rise in men in the United States in recent years. The low HPV vaccine uptake rate, particularly among young men, is a major cause of the problem.

The Unsung Hero

I am a 13-year breast cancer survivor who has had the honor of observing and being cared for by the unsung hero and angel on earth, Kathy Ammirata.

Anne Katz on Young Patients With Cancer and Their Sexuality

Anne Katz, RN, PhD, clinical nurse specialist, sexuality counselor, CancerCare Manitoba, discusses young patients with cancer and their sexuality.

A Delicate Balance: Treating Cancer in the Midst of the Opioid Epidemic

An ongoing opioid epidemic is making it more challenging to treat cancer pain.

On the Double: Improving Survival Rates in Pancreatic Cancer

A leader of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, which aims to double survival rates by 2020, outlines treatment strategies that could lead to success.

Holding Her Smile in His Heart Forever

A devoted husband and caregiver shares the poetry he wrote for his beloved wife, Mary Lee, after doctors gave her 18 to 36 months to live.

Extraordinary Empathy in the World of Oncology

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring JENNI CHANG, B.S.N., RN, OCN [VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA]

Living with Peace of Mind As a Two-Time Cancer Survivor

A two-time survivor shares how taking action led her doctors to catch an aggressive second cancer.

Out on a Limb!

"I’ve been out on a limb for the past eight years. I can tell you firsthand, it gets lonely out there… and scary."

A Tale of T-Shirts and Angels: My Breast Cancer Story

An Extraordinary Healers essay honoring Patty Madsen, RN [Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, Florida].

Meet Your Healthcare Team

When you are diagnosed with cancer, you may be cared for by a battalion of medical professionals and support staff with titles that may be unfamiliar to you.

With Cancer, It's Game On