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Fertility Concerns May Affect Endocrine Therapy Decisions in Young Patients with Breast Cancer

June 3rd 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

A recent study found that among a substantial proportion of premenopausal women with breast cancer, endocrine therapy decisions and fertility concerns are interwoven.

We Are Strongest Where We Are Broken

May 29th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor explains how she applies the meaning of a book quote to life with cancer.

Increased Substance Use Among Young Cancer Survivors Highlights Need for Focused Efforts for Interventions, Pain Management

May 26th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors were more likely to misuse substances including drugs and alcohol compared with their peers without a history of cancer, which may be a result of overprescribing from doctors or inefficient pain management.

Smoking, Race and Survival Time May Affect Speaking for Survivors of Oropharyngeal Cancer

May 24th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Factors such as race, smoking, longer survival time and treatment may affect the voice and speech production of survivors of oropharyngeal cancer.

What Becomes Priority When An Illness Steps Foot Front and Center?

May 23rd 2021

By Stacey Brooks

A survivor of multiple cancers over the span of 27 years expresses her feelings about her cancer journey through a poem.

Work Stop Repeat – The Story of Cancer Survivors

May 22nd 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor explains how she finds time to be productive while dealing with exhaustion.

Does the Trauma of Cancer Ever Relent?

May 17th 2021

By William Ramshaw

A pancreatic cancer survivor shares how he copes with the never-ending fear of cancer taking his life.

Is Your Life Being Run by Cancer or Are You Running Your Life?

May 13th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor explains how she prevents an overwhelming and exhausting amount of doctor appointments from spoiling her appreciation for life.

A Pep Talk On COVID-19 Vaccinations From a Cancer Survivor

May 10th 2021

By Felicia Mitchell

"Some experiences we have as cancer survivors may help inspire those reluctant to get or complete COVID-19 vaccinations to follow through. We are all role models for each other."

How Can Cancer Survivors Help The Newly Diagnosed?

May 8th 2021

By Bonnie Annis

Cancer survivors have the responsibility of sharing their knowledge of living in the world of cancer with the newly diagnosed, writes one survivor. Here, she shares ways to offer help.

Nurse Finds ‘Silver Lining’ for Survivors of Cancer with Virtual Visits

May 6th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic improved satisfaction and convenience, as well as reduced stress and anxiety in veterans who have survived cancer.

How Blizzards and Cancer Are Similar

May 5th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor recalls how a book quote about a blizzard became a metaphor for her own experiences with cancer.

Risk of COVID-19 'Far Outweighs' Rare Blood Clot Risk from J&J Single-Dose Vaccine in Patients with Cancer

May 5th 2021

By Jamie Cesanek

Patients with cancer should receive whichever COVID-19 vaccine is made available to them as the benefits far outweigh the risks, according to an expert from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

A Bucket List? Even A Poor Guy Like Me Can Dream!

May 4th 2021

By Ron Cooper

A cancer survivor recalls how he never considered a bucket list until his diagnosis in 2014. And although he knows he can’t afford to buy a Ferrari and cruise through the Alps, he’s OK with changing course and going with something much smaller.

Throwing Gasoline on the Cancer Fire

May 3rd 2021

By Khevin Barnes

A seven-year cancer survivor writes how the disease is a delicate balancing act and how secondary illnesses can fuel the cancer fire.

Embracing Summer Swimsuits Without Silicone Prostheses as a Breast Cancer Survivor

May 1st 2021

By Bonnie Annis

Summer poses challenges for those who have undergone mastectomy. Learn how one breast cancer survivor found a way to embrace breastlessness while still feeling feminine.

Writing ‘Morning Pages’ Helps Get My Mind Right Each Day

April 29th 2021

By Steve Rubin

A cancer survivor shares a journaling method that he has found to be beneficial to his mental health.

Years Later, the Decision to Walk Away from Aromatase Inhibitors Has Worked for Me

April 24th 2021

By Bonnie Annis

“It’s been almost seven years since I made the decision to stop taking aromatase inhibitors and I’m happy to report I’m feeling great,” writes a cancer survivor. “There are no more unwanted side effects. The decision to stop taking the medication was right for me.”

What I Have Learned Helping Friends Through Health Scares

April 22nd 2021

By Steve Rubin

Finding the balance between offering support and guidance while at the same time not overwhelming people going through health scares isn’t easy, writes a cancer survivor. He notes that although it may take some practice to get right, it is an important skill for cancer thrivers to get down.

Experiencing a Double Whammy: Chemo and COVID-19 Fog

April 20th 2021

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor describes what “chemo fog” is and writes how many people are now experiencing a double whammy — “pandemic fog.”

Survivorship Champions

April 16th 2021

By Shelley Fuld Nasso

How one survivor’s journey led to her realization of what survivorship care is lacking and the importance of advocating for yourself during survivorship.

Slow Walking Pace May Be Cause for Alarm in Cancer Survivors

April 14th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

A slower walking pace may be associated with a higher risk of mortality rate in survivors of cancer compared with their healthy matched peers, according to an expert.

What Cancer Survivors Should Know About Tattoos

April 8th 2021

By Bonnie Annis

Some cancer survivors mark the end of their treatment by getting tattoos, but could that body art cause potential health risks? Here a cancer survivor — who has more than 10 tattoos — shares her perspective.

Recent News and Updates in the Field of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer

April 7th 2021

By Jessica Skarzynski

In honor of Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week, CURE® compiled some recent news and updates from this field that patients, survivors and caregivers may have missed.

Navigating the Long-Term Effects of Cancer Treatment are Reminders of a ‘New Normal’

April 6th 2021

By Felicia Mitchell

Sorting out symptoms as survivors age can be challenging, writes a cancer survivor. She notes that survivors have special needs that they need to be aware of to make the most of their “new normal.”

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.

How One Cancer ‘Thriver’ Finds Peace and Strength From the Ocean

April 4th 2021

By Cindy D. Jennings

A “thriver” of triple-negative breast cancer shares a poem to mark the 10th anniversary of her survivorship.

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

April 3rd 2021

By Ryan McDonald

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

Downloading the Details During a Cancer Journey

April 1st 2021

By Bonnie Annis

What happens when health is affected by an unexpected illness such as cancer? Does their quality-of-life decline? Here, one survivor writes how she used the gift of recording the details of her journey to better her life after a cancer diagnosis.

Playing the ‘Role’ of a Cancer Survivor

March 31st 2021

By Khevin Barnes

A playwright with male breast cancer examines some beliefs that may influence our survival.

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