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October 06, 2016
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Last night's "In Our Genes: An Evening of Storytelling" was an event that not only raised money for research in BRCA-related cancers, but also aimed to raise the spirits of individuals who have been affected by the gene mutation.
September 29, 2016
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CURE spoke with an expert on the future of treating triple-negative breast cancer, including the potential for immunotherapy, targeted therapy and AR-targeted agents.
September 28, 2016
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Anti-androgen therapies may eventually be used to treat some patients with breast cancer, according to Tiffany A. Traina, M.D.
September 27, 2016
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Optimizing treatment for patients with HR-positive breast cancer means that researchers must first find a way for patients to overcome drug resistance, says William J. Gradishar, M.D.
September 16, 2016
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Educate, engage and energize — those are the three main verbs and goals of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network’s (BCAN) first ever leadership summit.
September 13, 2016
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Morris Sherman discusses finding second-line treatments for patients with HCC.
September 12, 2016
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The incidence of NASH-associated liver cancer is growing, prompting researchers to further investigate this subset of patients.
September 12, 2016
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CURE spoke with Ghassan K. Abou-Alfa about the potential of using a vaccinia to treat advanced HCC.
August 23, 2016
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Midostaurin is showing promise for some patients with mastocytosis, a rare disorder that is difficult to treat.
August 05, 2016
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What can online searches tell about a potential cancer diagnosis? Scientists at Microsoft are interested in finding out.
July 29, 2016
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The NCCN recently designated Optune, which has been shown to slow and reverse tumor growth, a category 2A recommendation for some patients with GBM.
July 28, 2016
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Many people may not know about mastocytosis, but thanks to a new online initiative, patients and researchers are gaining a better understanding of the disorder.
July 19, 2016
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When Gilbert Eugene Crawford, Sr. was diagnosed with prostate cancer, his daughter and primary caregiver Valerie Crawford-Schiele was shocked to discover just how few resources existed for patients with prostate cancer and their caregivers.
July 08, 2016
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From 2008 to 2012, the number of HPV-associated cancers diagnosed per year increased by approximately 16 percent compared with the previous five-year period.
July 05, 2016
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Syndros is a liquid version of Marinol soft gel capsules and contains THC, the primary active compound in cannabis (marijuana).
June 28, 2016
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CURE recently interviewed Naveen Pemmaraju to discuss the unique aspects of the MPN community, the pitfalls of social media and the importance of patients and physicians interacting.
June 22, 2016
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Survivors of head and neck cancer often face unique challenges, and physical therapy can help.
June 17, 2016
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Weight-related breast cancer risk is not sufficiently discussed between health care providers and patients, according to a recent study.
June 17, 2016
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Researchers from Japan may have found a way to reduce neuropathy.
June 14, 2016
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On June 14, we'll be co-hosting a tweet chat with Oncology Nursing News to discuss key takeaways from the largest oncology meeting of the year.
June 10, 2016
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A large body of work has shown a clear benefit of exercise in reducing the risk of cancer and improving quality of life. But does perception of the exercise experience as enjoyable, or at least palatable, affect adherence or outcomes?
June 05, 2016
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This study was presented in conjunction with the 2016 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a gathering of over 30,000 oncology professionals in Chicago.
May 26, 2016
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After working as an executive in companies like Google and eBay, Jeff Huber switched gears to work on developing a blood test to detect cancer—a mission that has a personal connection for Huber.
May 25, 2016
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Basketball MVP and cancer survivor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sat down with CURE for an interview about his experience battling CML.
May 21, 2016
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During the 14th “Focus on Melanoma” patient and educational conference held in Philadelphia, Troy Aikman joined Lynn Schuchter for a “fireside chat” about his life, football and his journey with stage 2 melanoma.
May 19, 2016
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Though patients with myelofibrosis still do not have a large number of therapy options, the approval and success of Jakafi is bringing optimism to those treating this population.
May 19, 2016
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“We can now say that the benefits of early palliative care can extend beyond patient outcomes and can actually positively impact family caregivers,” said Areej El-Jawahri.
May 13, 2016
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The novel therapy explored in this study is designed to help individuals in four areas: education, self-awareness, stress management and cognitive compensatory strategies.
May 11, 2016
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While there have been many recent groundbreaking advances in treating myeloma, Kenneth C. Anderson is optimistic that the future holds even more promise.
May 04, 2016
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As oral cancer treatments continue to be used more frequently, nurses must be able to know that patients are following their regimen.