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Cancer Survivorship Superstitions: Can a Delayed Mammogram Be Catastrophic?

November 23rd 2022

By Felicia Mitchell

A routine can feel so comfortable that change is hard. So, when my annual mammogram and cancer checkup was delayed, I tried hard not to sweat the small stuff.

High Sugar Intake May Lead to Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors

November 22nd 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Childhood cancer survivors who had high daily sugar intake — especially when it came to sweetened beverages — had an increased risk of premature aging-related health complications, according to recent research.

How Can Cancer Survivors Learn to ‘Let It Be?’

November 17th 2022

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

As a cancer survivor, I can relate to the lyrics of the Beatles’ song, “Let it Be.”

Patients With Cancer, Survivors and Caregivers Open Up About Being 'Cancer Ghosted'

November 14th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to see if they had people in their life cut off communication after a cancer diagnosis, sometimes known as “cancer ghosting.” Here’s what they had to say.  

Veteran Offers Advice to Other Military Personnel With Cancer: ‘There’s Nothing Worse Than Trying to Tough It Out’

November 11th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

After being diagnosed with sarcoma while deployed overseas, military veteran Brandi Benson realized the importance of speaking up about health complications.

Cancer Is Sometimes a Social Crutch in Conversations, But Should It Be?

November 7th 2022

By Steve Rubin

For years, many of my conversations have revolved around my cancer. Now that I’m in the survivorship phase, I’m trying to be more mindful of these interactions.

From Volunteer to Patient to Advocate: How a Breast Cancer Survivor’s Life Has Changed Over the Years

November 3rd 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

A woman without a family history of breast cancer shares how she went from volunteering at breast cancer walks to one day finding herself in the shoes of someone living with the disease.

I Was Unprepared for the ‘Stark Realities’ of Cancer Survivorship

October 29th 2022

As both a physician and a cancer survivor, here are three things I’ve learned about life after active treatment — a stage I found myself woefully unprepared for.

A Cancer Support Group Gave Me Space to Heal

October 27th 2022

By Patti McGee

Brest cancer treatment was a scary experience, but thankfully a survivorship support group helped me heal.

Reading the Fine Print: How a Footnote on a CT Scan Led to an Unexpected Lung Cancer Diagnosis

October 27th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

A man shares how reading the footnote of a CT scan looking for heart disease alerted him to a mass in his right lung, leading to an unexpected diagnosis of lung cancer.

Patients With Cancer, Survivors and Caregivers Point Out the Flaws With ‘Pinktober’

October 26th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to learn more about what they think about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, sometimes known as “Pinktober”. Here’s what they had to say.

How Patients With Cancer Can Best Use Diet, Exercise to Manage the ‘Life-Altering’ Effects of Fatigue

October 26th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer-related fatigue can be debilitating for many patients and survivors of cancer, but tactics like diet, exercise and other holistic approaches may provide relief for a side effect that effects every part of life.

How Cancer Survivors, Patients Can Better Optimize Sleep

October 24th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

An expert recommends that cancer survivors and patients take several actionable steps to improve their quality of sleep.

How Breast Cancer Survivors, Patients Can Cope With Sensation Loss and Numbness After a Mastectomy

October 19th 2022

Chest numbness following a mastectomy can be truly daunting, but patients with breast cancer don’t have to suffer in silence — and it may not be something they have to live with.

Nearly Half of Childhood Cancer Survivors May Experience Symptom Burden Linked to Treatment, Sociodemographics

October 19th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Childhood cancer survivors should be aware of any symptoms they experience during survivorship and communicate those with their care team.

The Fear of Cancer Recurrence is Real, Natural and Nearly Universal

October 17th 2022

There are ways to manage the fear of cancer recurrence, so it doesn’t become overwhelming or debilitating. Physicians like me and a network of resources are here to help.

I’m Letting Go of the Victim Mentality and Celebrating Life Post-Cancer

October 13th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

I recently decided to stop feeling like a victim in life after cancer. Instead, I’ll celebrate life every day.

A Patient With Breast Cancer Explains How Her Job Saved Her Life

October 13th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

A woman with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma — a type of breast cancer that begins in the milk ducts of the breast — shares how her experience as an employee at a breast cancer research facility helped her push against doctors who minimized her ultrasound findings and how her Ki-67 score informed her treatment choices.

Patients With Cancer, Caregivers Detail the Unexpected Lessons They Learned From Their Disease

October 10th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to gather insight into what unexpected lessons cancer has taught them. Here’s what they had to say.

Patients With Cancer Speak Up About the Types of Independence They Lost Because of Their Disease

October 4th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to see how cancer-related pain or treatment-related side effects interfered with their ability to be independent. Here’s what they had to say.

Life After Cancer: I’m Embracing the New Me

October 3rd 2022

By Patti McGee

It’s been 20 years since my cancer diagnosis, and in that time, I’ve changed significantly.

‘Freezing’ Nerves May Effectively Treat Post-Mastectomy Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors

September 29th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

A procedure that targets and freezes nerves that were damaged during a mastectomy may be a safe and effective method of relieving pain in breast cancer survivors.

Cancer Taught Me to Be OK With Things I Can No Longer Do

September 26th 2022

By Khevin Barnes

I’m surviving cancer while getting older, too — that means I can no longer do some of the things I did when I was younger.

A String of Medical Appointments Made Me Realize My Fear of Cancer Recurrence

September 19th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

I never thought I’d admit experiencing fear of cancer recurrence, but at a recent medical appointment I realized that I struggle with this fear daily.

20 Years of Cancer Survivorship Care Plans: From a Piece of Paper to a Process

September 8th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

The time after cancer treatment can be overwhelming, but great progress in survivorship care plans over the past two decades has provided better guidance for an easier transition.

Overcoming the Fear of Cancer Recurrence

September 8th 2022

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

For many cancer survivors, a dark cloud hangs over them after treatment ends, as they fear their disease coming back.

Awareness of Risk for Heart Disease May Mitigate Underdiagnosis in Childhood Cancer Survivors

September 7th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

It is important for cancer survivors to know their risk of developing heart disease, even years after treatment has ended, as they may be underdiagnosed or undertreated for them.

Advocating for Reproductive Health in Cancer Survivorship

September 7th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Some cancer survivors might not have had the opportunity to preserve fertility prior to cancer treatment, leaving them unable to family plan.

The Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle After Cancer

September 6th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

One cancer survivor describes how making healthier choices in diet and exercise has improved her quality of life and relationship with others.

Getting Out of the Woods: Strategies to Cope With Fear of Cancer Recurrence

September 6th 2022

By Jeannette Moninger

Cognitive therapy, teletherapy, journaling and taking up other daily activities may help cancer survivors overcome their fear of recurrence.