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Patients With Cancer May Have an Increased Risk for Measles and Mumps

August 13th 2021

By Antonia DePace

The potential for a measles and mumps outbreak in the United States may be life threatening for patients with cancer who are immunocompromised.

Educated Patients Are The ‘Key To The Success’ Of Their Cancer Therapy

August 11th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

“More and more (patients and physicians) need to work together in partnership throughout the cancer journey in order to optimize and make the journey the best possible that we can for every single patient,” says an expert from the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

A Genetic Variant May Identify Children at Higher Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Hearing Loss

August 10th 2021

By Antonia DePace

Children with cancer who carry the specific genetic variant may be at a three times increased risk of developing cisplatin-induced hearing loss compared to those who do not.

Short-Term Memory Recall Decline in AYA Cancer Survivors May Lead to an Increased Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's

August 5th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Experts from the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital advise young-adult childhood cancer survivors to increase their physical activity levels, eat well and stay socially active to reduce their risk of becoming frail and prevent cognitive decline.

Financial Burden of Pediatric Cancer Can Cause ‘Trauma’ and Other Long-Term Effects in Survivors

August 3rd 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Experts urge parents to continue to have conversations with their children about the financial hardships that may occur because of a pediatric cancer diagnosis.

Pain Management Has Worsened for Patients With Late-Stage Cancer

July 27th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

Fewer opioids have been prescribed, but there have been more emergency room visits for pain in patients with cancer who have poor prognoses.

Common Questions on Medical Marijuana

July 26th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

An expert discusses the most common reasons his patients ask him about medical marijuana.

FDA Approves Rezurock for Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease After Two Prior Lines of Therapy

July 16th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The kinase inhibitor Rezurock was well tolerated in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease who received up to five lines of prior systemic therapy.

Yoga Could Help Cancer Survivors Sleep Better

July 8th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Yoga and cognitive behavioral therapy should be recommended for cancer survivors who are struggling with sleep.

Side Effects of Immunotherapy Now Include Interstitial Lung Disease

June 28th 2021

By Debu Tripathy, M.D.

Patients with cancer who are treated with checkpoint inhibitors or immunotherapy, along with other treatments, run the risk of developing ILD as a side effect.

Identifying Interstitial Lung Disease

June 18th 2021

By Marilyn Fenichel

Patients taking checkpoint inhibitors or immunotherapy in combination with other treatments need to be aware of this potential side effect and the associated symptoms.

Act Fast: Side Effects of Immunotherapy

June 15th 2021

By Antonia DePace

Experts urge patients to stop playing the wait-and-see game: There’s no ‘playbook’ for immunotherapy-related toxicities, and side effects can be managed if caught early.

FDA Grants Combo Regimen Priority Review for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia

June 2nd 2021

By Ryan McDonald

The Food and Drug Administration’s priority review will focus on the combination of plinabulin plus granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.

Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety Linked to Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea in Patients with Cancer

May 19th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

Patients with cancer who scored highly on depression and anxiety tests were more likely to suffer from symptoms of chemotherapy-induced nausea, according to results of a recent study.

More Research Needed to Identify if Medical Marijuana Effectively Reduces Common Chemotherapy Side Effects

May 4th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

There is some low-level evidence that suggests medical marijuana or cannabinoids may reduce chemotherapy-related side effects in patients with cancer, according to data presented at a recent medical conference. However, experts note more research is needed to build on those findings.

Here are Some Must-Haves That Patients With Cancer Bring With Them on Treatment Days

May 3rd 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share what must-haves they bring with them on days they receive treatment for cancer.

Risk Factors in Older Adults With Cancer May Increase Symptom Burden Following Surgery, Highlighting Need for Supportive Care

April 28th 2021

By Antonia DePace

Several factors including female sex, lower socioeconomic status and high intensity surgery were associated with a higher risk of moderate-to-severe symptoms in older adults with cancer following surgery.

Patients with Long-Lasting Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Need More Attention

April 23rd 2021

By Martha Carlson

A patient discusses her experiences with long-term side effects from cancer treatment and details her frustration with the lack of focus on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with advanced cancer.

Cancer’s Side Effects Are Always in the Rear-View Mirror

April 14th 2021

By Debbie Legault

No matter how far you think you’ve gotten away from them, cancer’s side effects are always in your rear-view mirror, writes this caregiver.

A Cancer-Curated Wardrobe is Essential Throughout Treatment

April 6th 2021

By Antonia DePace

While it may not be the first thing patients think of when diagnosed with cancer, appropriate clothing centered around treatment can help ease their overall experience, according to an expert.

Here’s How Some People Manage Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

April 5th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share if they have experienced any side effects from cancer treatment and how they have managed them. Here’s what some of them said.

Cancer Treatment Sucks, Even When it Works

April 5th 2021

By Kelly Irvin

It makes sense to take stock of cancer treatment — its physical, emotional, and spiritual cost, and what people want out of life going forward. Here, a patient with cancer writes how It’s OK to say, “Cancer treatment sucks and I hate it, even when the big prize, our buddy NED, has taken up residence in our bodies.”

Routine Pain Screenings Important for Childhood Cancer Survivors

April 5th 2021

By Antonia DePace

Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk of pain and associated functional impairments later in life, study results show. These results, according to experts, highlight the need for routine pain screening in survivors.

Acupuncture May Reduce Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors

March 30th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

Acupuncture techniques proved to be an effective treatment that reduced pain severity and increased quality of life among a diverse sample of cancer survivors experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain.

My Chemotherapy Treatments Gave Me a Superpower

March 20th 2021

By Marissa Holzer

After enduring an extensive treatment of 60 chemotherapy infusions, a patient with metastatic breast cancer has developed a superpower — an extreme sense of smell.

'A Breath of Fresh Air': FDA's Cosela Approval May Improve Quality of Life in Lung Cancer

March 12th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

The FDA’s recent approval of Cosela to reduce the frequency of chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression in adults who are receiving certain types of chemotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer is a “breath of fresh air,” according to an expert.

People Share Tips on How They Have Dealt With Cancer-Related Fatigue

March 8th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share if they have experienced cancer-related fatigue and how they have dealt with it.

Depression Plays a Role in Cancer-Related Fatigue

March 4th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

Women with a history of depression had higher rates of cancer-related fatigue, according to recent study results.

CURE’s Top Stories: February 2021

March 1st 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

Each month, we take a look back at the most popular CURE® stories. Here are the top five stories for February 2021.

Equity Report Card: Advocacy Organizations Offer Recommendations to Combat Racial Disparities in Cancer Care

February 24th 2021

By Kristie L. Kahl

After a recent poll reported negative experiences among Black and Latinx patients during their cancer care, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and National Minority Quality Forum recommended practice changes to prevent racial disparities moving forward.

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