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Cancer Is Like a Garden
Undergoing cancer treatment is like pulling weeds — we hope we got the last of it and it does not return, but we can never be sure.
Immune Cells in Breast Cancer Subset May Lead to Better Survival
Certain levels of immune cells in the breast tissue were associated with better survival in triple-negative breast cancer, according to recent research.
FDA Approves Enhertu for Some With HER2-Positive Solid Tumors
Enhertu has been approved by the FDA for certain patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive solid tumors.
5 FDA Approvals for Solid Tumors in Early 2024
Since January 2024, the Food and Drug Administration has approved several treatments and combinations for solid tumors.
When the Oncologist Says, 'We Have to Talk'
When my doctor told me, "I want to talk to you about something," I suddenly felt worried — thankfully it was good news.
Roman Reigns’ Cancer Update, Arizona Rep. Announces Cancer Diagnosis and More
From WWE champion Roman Reigns sharing about his leukemia status to Arizona rep. Raúl Grijalva announcing diagnosis, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.
FDA Approves Abecma for Pretreated R/R Multiple Myeloma
The Food and Drug Administration approved Abecma for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received two or more previous lines of therapy.
To Be a Caregiver for My Husband
When I was my husband's caregiver, I tried to make things comfortable, but I'm not sure if the drugs and bedpans could ever make it right.
Immunotherapy Improves Survival in Metastatic Bladder Cancer
Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors has improved survival outcomes for patients with metastatic bladder cancer, compared with chemotherapy.
GEP Test Gauges Risk, Helps Tailor Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment
An expert explains how gene-expression profile testing can inform treatment decisions for patients with squamous cell carcinoma.
Learning to Love Myself During and After Colon Cancer
Before cancer, I started to lose myself, but cancer taught me that loving myself isn't selfish.
Family, Self-Advocacy Are Critical For Young Patients With Cancer
Camille Wahl has had osteosarcoma since she was 10, and she found a tireless advocate in her mother.
My Face Before and After Skin Cancer
My plastic surgeon helped me accept my new face after basal cell carcinoma left a hole in my face.
Tracking a Mystery in Non-Secretory Myeloma
There is no difference in treatment for non-secretory multiple myeloma and multiple myeloma, an expert told CURE®.
New Vaccine Improves Survival Among Patients with Melanoma
A vaccine developer discusses a cancer vaccine that has been shown to potentially boost long-term overall postsurgical survival.
Street Clothes Make Me Feel Free from Cancer
When I wore my street clothes in the hospital instead of a gown, I felt more like a person than a patient with cancer.
Lower Childbirth Rates Shown in Women With MPNs
Childbirth rates have been reduced by 22% in women with MPNs, compared with women without MPNs, researchers found.
I Can't Help Wondering How My Multiple Myeloma Came to Be
Of everything I've ever done, I wonder how my multiple myeloma came to be.
‘Promising’ Treatments Identified for Older Adults with Hodgkin Lymphoma
Recent research has shown encouraging results for older patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma treated with Adcetris plus chemotherapy or Opdivo.
FDA Gives Brain Metastasis Drug Orphan Drug Designation
The Food and Drug Administration granted UTD1 an orphan drug designation to treat brain metastases in patients with breast cancer.
When Will I Be Officially Cured?
Questions about cancer can often be confusing and frustrating.
Melanoma Survivors Should ‘Talk Through’ Fear of Recurrence
Melanoma survivors may have an increased risk of recurrence, which may heighten fear and worry, but “it’s OK and normal to be worried,” a doctor said.
Daunting Firsts from Cancer
The firsts I experienced after receiving a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer opened my eyes to the beauty of life.
Chemotherapy-Related Kidney Injury More Likely in Certain Patients
Certain patient characteristics may put them at an increased risk for chemotherapy-related kidney injury, recent research found.
FDA Approvals in the Blood Cancer Space from Early 2024
The Food and Drug Administration approved multiple new therapies for blood cancer over the last few months.
Knowing the Signs of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Recurrence is common enough that all of us need to act on potential symptoms.
Expert Overview of HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment
Treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer depends on staging and can be intensified or de-escalated depending on disease characteristics, explained Dr. Debu Tripathy.
Prisms of Sparkling Light Through Cancer's Storm
Cancer comes with an awful storm, but the prisms of light can make it a little less worse.
I Will Heal from the Threat Cancer Brings
The threat of breast cancer looms over me, even the pain is a threat.
How I Deal With Scanxiety
When I have scanxiety, I try to reduce my anxiety by taking warm baths and writing.