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Better than Superwoman

Nominating Kelley is my way of thanking her from the bottom of my heart for all she did and continues to do, not only for me but for so many other cancer patients and families.

Overcoming Obstacles to Cancer Medication Adherence

To improve adherence, patients with cancer must recognize barriers.

Finding New Targets for Small Cell Lung Cancer

Treatment options on the horizon offer hope to patients with small cell lung cancer.

Exemplifying Excellence in Oncology Nursing

This essay nominates registered oncology nurse Linda Chan for the CURE® 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award, written by Chan’s colleagues and mentors at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.

A Wave of Optimism for New Kidney Cancer Drugs

The latest drugs for advanced kidney cancer are stirring optimism.

Stupid Cancer Announces CancerCon

Stupid Cancer is excited to bring CancerCon® to Seattle, WA this April 16 - 19, 2020.

Christian J. Nelson on Quality of Life Among Patients With Cancer

Christian J. Nelson, clinical psychologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses how quality of life changes over time and cancer's effect.

Aging Out of AYA Cancer Survivorship

I was diagnosed with colon cancer at 17, and while I’ll always be part of the AYA community, turning 40 has shown me the gift of growing older.

Waging War on the Gridiron — And Against Prostate Cancer

A legendary cornerback in the NFL, former New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders star Mike Haynes is no stranger to going to battle on the gridiron.

Monday Morning Musings

An Extraordinary Healer essay honoring KATIE PARKER, B.S.N., RN, CPN, CHPPN [ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE]

Sandra Spoelstra, PhD, RN, on Educating Patients About Oral Agents

Sandra Spoelstra, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Michigan State University, discusses educating patients about oral agents.

How Mindfulness Helped Me Through Cancer

Mindfulness, yoga and meditation can be a huge help during trying times.

Written in the Stars

The dedication of one oncology nurse rewards many patients at the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

Marianne Davies on Immunotherapy-Related Side Effects in Lung Cancer

Marianne Davies, from Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale School of Nursing, provides an overview of immunotherapy-related side effects that patient with lung cancer may experience.

When Survivors Speak And Physicians Listen

Ovarian cancer survivor advocates led the way for scientific studies of early symptoms of ovarian cancer and are ultimately responsible for the recognition and consensus statement on the warning signs by the medical community.

When it Comes to Sarcoma, Second Opinions Matter

How Part D Came to Be

Tracing the steps to the creation of Medicare Part D.

The Medicare Maze

Patients need a road map to navigate supplement policies.

Chewing the Fat

People with cancer are encouraged to engage in honest, early discussions about diet with healthcare providers, not only to help them feel better during treatment, but also so that they will worry less.

Cancer And Your Self-Image: Adjusting Is an Ongoing Process

Cancer changes everything about one’s self-image, but that doesn’t mean it is a negative outcome.

Photos of Furry Friends Who Helped Their Humans Through Cancer

"I don't think I could breathe without him," said one patient on CURE's Facebook page. See how four-legged friends helped others through their cancer experience.

Denise

I Never Met Frederic Mohs

Survivorship Champions

How one survivor’s journey led to her realization of what survivorship care is lacking and the importance of advocating for yourself during survivorship.

A New Path

Taking Control of Nutrition After a Cancer Diagnosis

Resources are available to help patients with cancer better manage nutrition.

True Breast Cancer Prevention Requires Looking at Environmental Chemicals

A new report reveals more research is needed in addressing environmental chemicals and cancer.

Precision Medicine: What's Next?

Most oncologists are well acquainted with the term precision medicine, often used interchangeably to describe a model of care in which a treatment plan is based on patient characteristics and the molecular and genetic profile of the patient's tumor.

Questions to Ask About a Clinical Trial