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CURE’s Top Five Celebrity Interviews of 2020

December 28th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

Every now and then CURE® is able to get a celebrity to talk about their experience with cancer and share how this common disease even impacts them.

Survival Strategies For Cancer Survivors Over The Holidays

December 24th 2020

By Khevin Barnes

A breast cancer survivor suggests some ways to warm your winter and survive the holidays in 2020.

Early Survivorship Care May Improve Patient Outcomes

December 23rd 2020

By Brielle Benyon

Patients and their doctors should discuss survivorship issues – such as anxiety and fertility issues – sooner rather than later.

Your Sexual Health as a Cancer Survivor

December 23rd 2020

By Colleen Moretti

Dr. Mindy Goldman from the UCSF Hellen Diller Comprehensive Care Center, discusses sexual side effects that cancer survivors face, and offers medication and lifestyle fixes to promote healthy and safe sexual encounters.

How To Handle The Cold (And Heat) During and After Cancer

December 17th 2020

By Barbara Tako

A long-term cancer survivor shares her tips on getting through the winter cold that bites a little extra for survivors and patients with cancer.

The Things We Take For Granted Even As Cancer Survivors

December 16th 2020

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

A cancer survivor writes about the indirect consequences of COVID-19 on her and others.

What Patients With Cancer, Survivors Need to Know About the Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine

December 15th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

If a patient with cancer is no longer receiving active treatment and there are no signs of active disease, an expert from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests they should have a good response to the COVID-19 vaccine, but direct data on this are not yet available.

Cancer and The Christmas Lie

December 14th 2020

By Laura Yeager

This holiday I have unfortunate news that may turn out to be nothing, but sometimes it's better to keep our loved ones in the dark till we know more.

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.

Making Art From Cancer

December 10th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

This week on the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with renowned street artist James Cochran about one of his art projects that was commissioned to symbolize the creativity and commitment of those who work tirelessly to eradicate cancer.

Cancer, Boundaries, Safety and COVID-19 Considerations During the Holidays

December 4th 2020

By Tamera Anderson-Hanna

Figuring out boundaries and safety in relation to COVID-19 has been an ongoing challenge this year, and with the holidays coming up pressure is mounting. Here is how one cancer survivor considered their boundaries this year.

Artificial Intelligence May Accurately Predict Short-Term Mortality in Patients with Cancer

December 3rd 2020

By Colleen Moretti

An artificial intelligence-based algorithm within the electronic medical record provided real-time and accurate predictions of the short-term mortality rate of patients with cancer, outperforming all other prognostic incidences commonly used.

Lessons on Pet Cancer From a Cancer Survivor

December 2nd 2020

By Barbara Tako

A two-time cancer survivor loses her wonderful dog to, of course, cancer and offers advice to avoid some pet cancer pitfalls.

What Are Cancer Survivors, Patients and Caregivers Most Thankful for This Holiday Season?

November 30th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, in honor of Thanksgiving, CURE® recently asked its readers to share what they are most thankful for this holiday season.

How the Cancer Care Team is Like a Symphony Orchestra

November 30th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

Often, patients with cancer will come into contact with only a handful of members of their care team: a primary care physician or oncologist, perhaps a nurse or two. But as Dr. Phillip J. Koo explained, it helps to view the cancer care team – including those who a patient may never see – with a wider lens.

COVID-19 Pandemic Phrases: ‘Quarantini,’ ‘Doomscrolling’ and more!

November 29th 2020

By Ron Cooper

A lighthearted look from one cancer survivor on the phrases that we've learned of, or made up, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

12 Tips For Celebrating the Holidays Differently This Year

November 24th 2020

By Bonnie Annis

The holiday season is upon us. For the person with cancer, this can be a daunting time. One cancer survivor shares a few tips and tricks for surviving and thriving this unique holiday season.

What Do You Wish You Could Change About Cancer Care?

November 23rd 2020

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share their thoughts on what they wish they could change about cancer care.

For Cancer Survivors Much Has Been Given

November 20th 2020

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

With the extra time we have, cancer survivors can make a lasting impact in their communities with others on their cancer journey.

How Gilda’s Club Threw Me an Emotional Lifeline After Cancer

November 18th 2020

By Ron Cooper

Handling our emotions is often not the forte for men, but after pushing myself to join the Gilda's Club for cancer survivors, I found an emotional lifeline that let me process everything that came with cancer.

What Steps Did You First Take After You Received Your Cancer Diagnosis?

November 17th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share what first steps they took after they received their cancer diagnosis and if there were any resources that they found particularly helpful.

Portraits With Purpose: New Book Showcases Cancer Survivors with Messages of Inspiration

November 13th 2020

By Katie Kosko

A new photography book showcases survivors with messages of inspiration.

6 Tips On Transitioning to 'Normal Life' After Treatment For Cancer

November 10th 2020

By Barbara Tako

A 10 year, 2-time cancer survivor offers 6 tips for cancer survivors transitioning to "normal life" after their treatment for cancer wraps up.

Cancer Survivors Know How to Mourn The 'Life Before' COVID-19

November 4th 2020

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Dealing with the acceptance of the loss of your "life before" COVID-19 is a familiar feeling for patients with cancer and survivors.

Have You Met Someone on Your Cancer Journey That You Look Up to or Admire?

November 2nd 2020

By Ryan McDonald

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to give a shout out to their ‘cancer hero’: the person or persons who they met while on their cancer journey and they now admire.

CURE Seeks Art Submissions Inspired by the Cancer Journey

October 30th 2020

By Beth Fand Incollingo

Twelve works will be selected to appear in a 2021 CURE® calendar, and all submissions will be displayed in the magazine’s online art gallery.

Study Shows Affordable Care Act Provision Helped Young Adult Cancer Survivors Remain on Insurance Longer

October 26th 2020

By Conor Killmurray

The dependent coverage provision in the Affordable Care Act has helped adolescent and young adult patients with cancer stay on health insurance longer than those who had cancer before the ACA was signed into law.

Vulnerability In Cancer Survivorship And Looking For A ‘Cure’

October 23rd 2020

By Shira Zwebner

Miracle cures, juice cleanses, even ancient supplements, cancer patients and some survivors often fall victim to people who prey on our vulnerabilities from cancer.

Becoming The Supporter Over The Cancer Survivor

October 16th 2020

By Danielle Ripley-Burgess

When my friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, my role became supporter over survivor.

Actor Sterling K. Brown is the Face of ‘Survivorship Today’ Shedding Light on Life After Cancer

October 15th 2020

Through Bristol Myers Squibb’s ‘Survivorship Today,’ Brown — a star of the TV series “This Is Us” — has been interviewing cancer survivors about their journeys and the kinds of support they need.