July 18th 2019
By Jessica Skarzynski
Patients and caregivers can now have crucial information regarding medical devices sent directly to their smartphone.
July 17th 2019
Don’t be put off by their name: The seeds in this recipe make for a versatile and delicious base for a tropical pudding that’s easy to make and enjoy!
July 7th 2019
By Candice Roth, M.S.N., RN
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.
July 6th 2019
By Elaine S. DeMeyer
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.
July 5th 2019
By Holly DeFeo, M.S.N., RN-BC
This essay nominating oncology certified registered nurse, Abbi Bruce, for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award, was written by her colleague, Holly DeFeo, a board certified registered nurse at Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.
July 1st 2019
By Kathy LaTour
Are these new health conditions popping up late effects from the drugs used in my previous cancer treatment? We are only now living long enough after treatment for the doctors to see what happens years later.
June 21st 2019
By Alexandra Guadagno
From cancer-sniffing dogs to music therapy for pain, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.
June 12th 2019
By Michelle Betancourt
Only three short months after getting breast implants I would experience such severe and crippling symptoms that nearly cost me my life. This is not just another unsatisfactory online review.
By Jane Biehl Ph.D.
The remarks posted by patients with cancer on the Internet can be skewed. Here are four tips to keep in mind when researching your condition and treatment options.
June 1st 2019
By Tamera Anderson-Hanna
My tips and experience as a new acupuncture patient follow as a potential guide to getting beyond any fear of the procedure and potentially understanding the benefits of multiple sessions.
May 31st 2019
By Bonnie Annis
Recently, I had my first experience with CBD oil and wrote a post about it on my blog. That was almost two months ago. Since that time, I’ve learned a lot more about using cannabidiol and the benefits associated with use. In this post, I’ll expound on the things I’ve learned through firsthand experience.
May 29th 2019
By Andrew Smith
Is this relative of the coffee plant a safer alternative to opioids or a dangerous, unregulated drug?
May 28th 2019
Despite scant research regarding medical use of cannabis, strong popular sentiment is driving legalization of the flowering plant for therapeutic use.
May 23rd 2019
By Debu Tripathy, M.D.
In this issue of CURE®, we tackle the controversial topic of medical cannabis.
May 9th 2019
By Katie Kosko
Breast cancer survivors may find symptom relief through at-home acupressure, according to study findings.
May 1st 2019
More and more patients are being offered palliative, or supportive, care, and this is a welcomed trend.
April 5th 2019
In a follow-up post, one survivor explores the use of CBD products and shares how they've helped manage her post-cancer pain.
April 3rd 2019
By Theresa Sullivan Barger
Patients speak up on the rarely discussed side effects of gynecologic cancers.
April 2nd 2019
By Amin A. Ramzan, M.D.
Many patients suffer from chronic pain, making opioids essential for care.
March 22nd 2019
By Mike Hennessy, Sr.
"We hope these thoughts on the prevention of, and awareness about, GI cancers and their side effects will be helpful to patients, survivors and caregivers alike," says CEO and Chairman Mike Hennessy, Sr.
March 20th 2019
Anemia is so intertwined with cancer that every current patient and survivor should know about it.
March 9th 2019
By Felicia Mitchell
Breast cancer treatment is a life-saver but also can have side effects, including some related to shoulder pain. It is good to start doing the exercises as soon as the doctor recommends it. After that, a regular tune-up with a physical therapist can help.
March 2nd 2019
Can medical grade marijuana and CBD help with residual pain after a cancer diagnosis, and why is it so scary for a survivor to ask for it?
Hot flashes, fatigue and other symptoms related to cancer may be improved through acupuncture.
March 1st 2019
Here are the top 5 CURE stories for February 2019.
February 28th 2019
A new app aims to alleviate the cancer-related fatigue that plagues many patients and survivors and improve their quality of life.
February 22nd 2019
By Martha Carlson
How physical therapy restored this cancer survivor's quality of life.
February 20th 2019
I am thrilled to be enjoying a respite from chemo but afraid to be happy. How can I process this scary new freedom?
February 8th 2019
My animals have taught me how to accept aging and managing the side-effects of chemo with dignity, as well as how to enjoy naps without feeling guilty.
January 30th 2019
By Sarah DeBord
I vaguely knew what lymphedema was, and assumed it was something that only happened to breast cancer patients. But you know what they say about making assumptions.
A Ray of Sunshine on the Oncology Ward
During Cancer, I Find My Inner Goddess With Dinosaurs and Old Movies
Mike Peters of The Alarm Faces Cancer With Rock Optimism on New Album
FDA to Speed Up Review of New Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Drug