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Coping With Cancer Treatment’s Effects on Skin

February 16th 2021

By Stacy Willingham

Although many cancers are unseen, different types of treatment can lead to painful, visible side effects, particularly when it comes to an individual's skin.

Although Many of Us Don’t Love the Idea of It, Exercise Can Help Reduce the Effects of Lymphedema

February 16th 2021

By Andréa Leiserowitz

A physical therapist recalls how one of her patient’s with prostate cancer hated exercise when he first came to visit her, but then his mindset changed once he realized his lymphedema started to get under control.

Muscle Pain Lingers in People With Cancer, and it Doesn’t Go Away

February 13th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor notes how her 16-year-old dog makes it up the steps faster than she does. And although she recognizes she’s getting older, she highlights the side effects of her medications are muscle and joint pain.

5 Groups of Helpers to Thank During COVID-19

February 5th 2021

By Ron Cooper

With a COVID-19 vaccine shot on the way, here are 5 groups of people I, as a cancer survivor, want to thank.

Winter And Entering Hospice

January 31st 2021

By Andréa Leiserowitz

With winter upon us, a caregiver discusses how the end of life is akin to the cycle of seasons and how hospice does not have to be a challenging hurdle.

Certain Characteristics of Patients Receiving Treatment For Cancer-Related Pain Associated With Opioid Misuse

January 27th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

Some patients receiving opioids to treat cancer-related pain may be more susceptible than others to engage in non-medical opioid use.

What Do Patients With Cancer Wish Those Without the Disease Could Understand About Their Experiences?

January 26th 2021

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share what they wished people without cancer could understand about their experiences with the disease.

Recent Cancer Diagnosis Associated With Increased Risk of COVID-19, Especially in Black Patients

January 25th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

People recently diagnosed with cancer may be at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 and experiencing worse outcomes than those who have never had a cancer diagnosis. The association was heightened in Black patients.

Why It’s ‘Never Too Soon’ to Consider Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option

January 25th 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

5 Recent COVID-19 News and Updates That Patients With Cancer May Have Missed

January 22nd 2021

By Ryan McDonald

CURE® compiled a roundup of five recent pieces of COVID-19 news and updates that patients with cancer may have missed.

Hydration Performance Drink Aims to Address Fatigue, Dehydration From Cancer Treatments

January 21st 2021

By Kristie L. Kahl

SWORD Performance Hydration is a natural drink that helps to hydrate and energize individuals, and could even assist with some toxicities that are a result from chemotherapy.

Identifying and Addressing the Barriers to Clinical Trial Access

January 21st 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

This week on the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Martha Raymond, of The Raymond Foundation, about how providers can ensure patient safety to increase trial enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what she and her colleagues are doing to provide better trial access to all patients with cancer.

Clinical Trials Can Be Scary – But with Advice From Past Participants, They Don’t Have To Be

January 20th 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

Clinical trials may seem scary and challenging for patients with cancer, but in reality, they don’t have to be. Here is how talking to former patients on clinical trials can help.

How Pharmaceutical Innovation is Saving the World From a Pandemic

January 13th 2021

By Mike Hennessy Sr., Chairman

Let’s not mince words: The U.S. and the world must appreciate the role of the pharmaceutical industry — the researchers and physicians — who are rescuing the world from COVID-19.

Sizing Up the COVID-19 Vaccines: What Patients with Cancer Should Know

January 12th 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

With two different COVID-19 vaccines out there, it's important for patients with cancer to understand the different side effects for both. We help break down what patients and survivors can possibly expect.

What is Genetic Cancer Testing and How Do Patients Get Tested?

January 4th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Dr. Barry Tong, a genetic counselor in the cancer genetics and prevention program at UCSF, discusses what genetic cancer testing is, the different types of testing, different results, and why going to a genetic counselor beforehand is so important.

COVID-19 Pandemic May Impact Clinical Trial Enrollment Due to Increased Exposure to the Virus

January 4th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

In participants who reported that the pandemic negatively impacted their decision to enroll in a clinical trial, some of the most common reasons included exposure to the virus and limited access to care.

Waiting For The Lesion To Go Away

January 3rd 2021

By Laura Yeager

Waiting is the hardest part when wondering about cancer complications.

Talking About The Side Effects From Cancer

December 30th 2020

By Martha Carlson

Sometimes it’s hard to bring up the many side effects of cancer treatment, but talking about them can help your doctor provide the best care.

FDA Authorizes Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use, Marking the Second Vaccine for Virus Prevention

December 19th 2020

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is delivered similarly to the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine, with two doses a month apart. This adds a second vaccine to the arsenal for COVID-19 prevention.

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine

December 15th 2020

By Tamera Anderson-Hanna

A cancer survivor debates getting the vaccine and seeks more information about its side effects.

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors May Impact Survival in Postmenopausal Women with Cancer

December 15th 2020

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

This study also found that women with higher waist circumferences had a higher risk for cancer-related and all-cause death compared with those with lower waist circumferences.

Patients Who Experienced Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea/Vomiting During First Cycle of Cancer Treatment May Be at Greater Risk for Recurrence of the Side Effect

December 12th 2020

By Brielle Benyon

Approximately half of the patients with breast cancer who failed anti-nausea or vomiting therapy for chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting during their first cycle of treatment failed to avoid the side effect at some point during the next three treatment cycles.

FDA Authorizes First Vaccine For COVID-19

December 12th 2020

By Conor Killmurray

The Food and Drug Administration has issued the first emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in people 16 years old and older.

FDA Panel Recommends Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

December 10th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted in favor of granting BNT162b2, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, emergency use authorization.

More Than Four Million Potential Years of Life Lost From Cancer Deaths in 2017

December 7th 2020

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Most of the potential years of life lost, a measure of the impact of cancer-related deaths especially in younger patients, were attributed to cancers such as colon, lung and breast.

How Cold Weather Affects Patients with Cancer

December 5th 2020

By Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology

Winter brings added challenges for patients with cancer. Here's what you need to know to take into consideration as the weather gets colder.

How Personalized Interventions Based on Patient Feedback Will Shape the Future of Geriatric Cancer Care

November 18th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

In order to create a better treatment landscape for geriatric patients with cancer, patients need to be involved in the process in order to shape personalized interventions.

Plinabulin-Neulasta Combo Significantly Prevents Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia, Compared to Standard of Care Alone

November 17th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

Topline results from the phase 3 PROTECTIVE-2 study demonstrated that plinabulin in combination with Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) significantly improved the prevention of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, compared to the standard of care alone.

Why is Malnutrition Important to Monitor in Patients with Cancer?

November 16th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

Nutrition is a vital aspect for patients with cancer, and malnutrition is a concern that must be tracked through the cancer journey.