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My Reluctance to Use Marijuana During Cancer Treatment

May 27th 2023

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

Growing up, I thought that only “bad boys” used marijuana, but after my cancer diagnosis, my perception slowly changed.

Life With Cancer: Am I Sick, Lazy or Just Plain Tired?

May 25th 2023

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Sometimes I feel lazy and berate myself instead of admitting that I am ill.

Hiking Past Lymphedema

May 22nd 2023

By Felicia Mitchell

With each hike I complete, I feel empowered and reminded that breast cancer — and lingering lymphedema — cannot keep me down.

Palliative Care at Point of Cancer Surgery May Not Be Beneficial

May 17th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Palliative care — which focuses on quality of life — did not significantly improve outcomes in patients when delivered at the point of oncology surgery, highlighting the need to better understand when the best time to provide the service would be.

Ginger Is a Promising Remedy for Chemo-Induced Nausea, Vomiting

May 15th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

A recent review of research found that ginger is an effective non-drug way to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

I Bravely Voiced My Cancer Pain and Chose Radiation

May 10th 2023

By Elizabeth McSpadden

I'm thankful that I spoke up about my bone pain related to cancer metastases.

Acupuncture, Holistic Practices Provided Post-Oophorectomy Relief

May 5th 2023

By Georgia Hurst

After undergoing an oophorectomy, I experienced some debilitating symptoms, but acupuncture and other holistic practices helped.

Medical Drink May Help Quell GI Side Effects From Chemotherapy

May 4th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Patients who used a medical beverage during chemotherapy treatment tended to have fewer gastrointestinal side effects and hospital visits, a small study showed.

Coping With Radiation Side Effects Taught Me Patience and Gratitude

May 4th 2023

By Chester Freeman

I was experiencing a painful side effect from radiation therapy, but when the staff dressed up like characters from “The Wizard of Oz,” I became grateful for their willingness to brighten my day.

Ice-Based Therapy May Prevent Chemotherapy-Related Mucositis

May 2nd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Among patients who held ice in their mouth before, during and after chemotherapy, 78% did not experience oral mucositis.

For Smaller Men With Prostate Cancer, Erleada Dose Reduction May Decrease Skin-Related Side Effects

May 2nd 2023

By Kristie L. Kahl

A dose reduction of Erleada may result in fewer skin-related side effects for men with advanced prostate cancer — but only for those with a smaller body size, research showed.

Patients With Myeloma Must Recognize the Signs of Cytokine Release Syndrome

April 27th 2023

By Megan Hollasch

Patients with myeloma who are being treated with Tecvayli must discuss symptoms of cytokine release syndrome with their providers as soon as they happen.

Patients, Survivors Share Tips for Cancer-Related Insomnia

April 25th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

We asked the CURE® audience how they coped with insomnia after a cancer diagnosis. Here is what they had to say.

Researchers Call for Education About Cannabis Use for Cancer Survivors

April 20th 2023

By Alex Biese

More than 80% of cancer survivors who use cannabis do so for medical reasons, but there remains “a lack of strong evidence” for the drug’s effectiveness, according to the authors of a new study.

Acupuncture Can Improve Sleep for Cancer Survivors With Chronic Pain

April 18th 2023

By Alex Biese

Acupuncture improved the sleep of cancer survivors faced with chronic pain, opening the door to nonpharmacological methods of sustainable pain management, according to a recent study.

Taking Cancer Support to a New Level

April 15th 2023

By Debu Tripathy, M.D.

Supportive care commonly addresses physical symptoms associated with lung cancer and side effects associated with cancer therapy.

Early Supportive Care Extends Life, Eases Cancer Symptoms

April 13th 2023

By Don Vaughan

More awareness is needed to understand the benefits of both supportive care and palliative care in lung cancer.

When Things Go Wrong With Cancer Treatments

April 11th 2023

By Chester Freeman

I developed tuberculosis — a rare but dangerous effect of certain bladder cancer treatments.

Elahere Symptoms Patients With Ovarian Cancer Should Look Out For

April 7th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

There are certain side effects from Elahere — a newly approved ovarian cancer drug — that patients taking the treatment should look out for, an expert said.

Earlier Lymphedema Detection May Lead to Better Outcomes

April 5th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

When a green dye was used to detect early signs of breast cancer-related lymphedema, patients tended to have better outcomes with the condition, recent research showed.

Patient Experiences With Medical Marijuana for Cancer Symptoms

April 5th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Patients and cancer survivors shared their experiences with cannabis/medical marijuana to help relieve symptoms.

Cold Compression May Prevent Chemo-Induced Neuropathy

April 4th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Cryocompression was found to be tolerable and effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in a small study.

An Expert Overview of Eye Issues From Antibody Drug Conjugates

March 29th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Antibody drug conjugates, which are used to treat various types of cancer, can cause eye issues, though they are easily treated if caught early, one expert said.

Palliative Care Decreases Hospital Readmissions in Ovarian Cancer

March 27th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Patients with ovarian cancer who utilized palliative care tended to have fewer hospital readmissions than those who did not, according to a recent study.

Facing Cancer's External Side Effects

March 8th 2023

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

Chemo-Related Hearing Loss Is Common in Survivors of Testicular Cancer, Other Cancer Types

March 6th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

With 74% of testicular cancer survivors reporting hearing loss in a recent study, one expert advised patients to advocate for themselves and their hearing before, during and after cancer treatment with cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

The Invisible Side Effect of Visible Cancer Survivorship

March 6th 2023

By Miranda Lankas

How do survivors of head and neck cancer cope with drastic changes to one of the most visibly identifiable body parts — the head?

Autoinjector Version of Udenyca FDA Approved to Reduce Infection Risk After Myelosuppressive Chemo

March 6th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

This updated administration of Udenyca allows patients to receive this treatment in the office or at home.

Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

March 2nd 2023

By Julie Scott, D.N.P., ANP-B C

Many survivors see significant hair changes during cancer treatment, leaving a difficult reminder when they look in the mirror.

Latino Children With Cancer May Be at an Increased Risk for Neurotoxicity

March 2nd 2023

By Colleen Moretti

Latino patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and a high level of serum creatine may have an almost six-fold increased risk of neurotoxicity.