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    Every Day Financial Toxicity: Even With Good Insurance, the Smaller Costs of Cancer Care Add Up

    November 1st 2022

    When people say. “It’s just $35 to see a specialist,” they miss the entire issue of cancer-related financial toxicity.

    Certain Colorectal Cancer Survivors Should Be Closely Monitored for Lung Metastases

    November 1st 2022

    Recent research unveiled groups of patients with colorectal cancer who should undergo more frequent scans to detect disease that has spread to the lungs.

    This Ain’t Your Mama’s Cancer

    November 1st 2022

    When comparing my experiences with those who came before me, I’m happy to realize that cancer treatments have gotten better and there are more Black leaders in the medical community.

    My 6 Rules for Navigating Cancer and Medical Misdiagnoses

    October 31st 2022

    I was misdiagnosed twice before receiving my kidney cancer diagnosis, and along the way, I learned the importance of expert doctors and clinical trials.

    Views on Breast Cancer Awareness Month from a TNBC Survivor

    October 31st 2022

    As a breast cancer survivor, I was intentional about spreading a certain messages this month: anyone can be diagnosed with breast cancer, and education about the disease could help save lives.

    Take a Break from the Darkness of Cancer and Draw a Halloween Monster

    October 31st 2022

    I know that cancer is not lighthearted but wanted to offer a fun Halloween drawing activity for those affected by the disease.

    A Lung Cancer Diagnosis Inspired a Research Nurse to Fight Stigma Around the Disease

    October 31st 2022

    After receiving a life-changing lung cancer diagnosis, Alesha Arnold was inspired to give back to her community and improve the lives of patients with the disease.

    Cancer Changed How I Parent

    October 31st 2022

    In the depths of chemotherapy, I found myself oscillating between being gloriously present and embarrassingly permissive.

    Going Through Cancer as a Young Adult Shaped My Outlook on Life

    October 30th 2022

    I went through two grueling bouts of cancer when I was a young adult, which drastically shaped my life.

    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.

    FDA to Fast Track Development, Review of Novel Radiotherapy Drug for Neuroendocrine Tumors

    October 28th 2022

    The Food and Drug Administration will fast track the development and review of ITM-11 for the treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

    When Dealing With Cancer, You Must 'Find Your Person'

    October 28th 2022

    I was lucky to find “my person,” when dealing with cancer: someone who was experiencing similar situations as I was, even if she was thousands of miles away.

    I Shouldn’t Have to Pretend ‘Minor’ Side Effects From Cancer Treatment Don’t Bother Me

    October 28th 2022

    Researchers running clinical should be aware of how these new drugs affect our day-to-day lives — not just in the big ways, but also the small ones that take their toll over the long haul.

    ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Producer Ben Feigin Dies of Cancer, ‘Good Charlotte’ Singer Donates ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ Winnings to Osteosarcoma Nonprofit and More

    October 28th 2022

    From the death of “Schitt’s Creek” Emmy winning-producer “Ben Feigin” to “Good Charlotte” signer Joel Madden donating nearly $200,000 to an osteosarcoma nonprofit, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

    I Chose to Celebrate the Small Victories With Cancer

    October 28th 2022

    When I was first diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, I initially thought, “why me?” Now I wonder, “why not me?”

    Study Assessing Safety, Efficacy of Experimental Treatment in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Adds Additional Trial Sites

    October 27th 2022

    The study investigators will review the efficacy of [Lu-177]-PNT2002, a radioligand treatment, compared with Zytiga or Xtandi in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

    Lifestyle Changes and Non-Estrogen-Based Therapies May Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms in Women With Cancer

    October 27th 2022

    Women who face menopause after a cancer diagnosis may be able to manage their symptoms without relying on estrogen-based therapies, although discussing this with a cancer team will help patients find what’s best for them.

    A Cancer Support Group Gave Me Space to Heal

    October 27th 2022

    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

    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.

    Lower Radiation Dose Spares Patients From Experiencing Side Effects Without Compromising Outcomes in Rare Lymphoma

    October 27th 2022

    Patients with orbital indolent B-cell lymphoma, a rare type of blood cancer, may be able to have fewer side effects and less cancer treatment costs by undergoing a lower dose of radiation that still has similar responses to the standard.

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

    October 26th 2022

    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

    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.

    I’m Learning to Outsmart Cancer

    October 26th 2022

    If I put all my energy into fighting breast cancer, I’d be bringing the disease into focus every day. Instead, I’m working on outsmarting cancer.

    Cancer Was a Rallying Cry for My Family

    October 26th 2022

    I knew my family was close, but it wasn’t until my mom was diagnosed that I realized how bonded we truly were.

    Ocular Melanoma Advocacy Groups Provide Wealth of Information to Patients, Caregivers on This Rare Cancer

    October 26th 2022

    Advocacy groups helped one patient with ocular melanoma — and many others — learn more about their disease and treatment, as well as a place to connect about their experiences.

    Silicone Film Skin Dressings May Prevent a Certain Side Effect in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation

    October 25th 2022

    Mepitel Film skin dressings reduced rates of radiation dermatitis — a type of skin-related side effect — compared to standard of care in women undergoing radiation for breast cancer, according to recent research.

    FDA Approves Tecvayli for Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma

    October 25th 2022

    The FDA’s approval of Tecvayli was based on findings showing that 61.8% of patients with pretreated, relapsed/refractory myeloma responded to the drug.

    On the Rails of Cancer: My Favorite Walking Trail Made Me Feel Like ‘The Little Engine That Could’

    October 25th 2022

    Walking on the American Tobacco Trail has become church-like to me, as I ponder life with cancer.

    FDA to Prioritize Review of Oral Drug to Treat Common Type of Leukemia

    October 25th 2022

    The FDA granted a priority review to the oral drug quizartinib for the treatment of a form of acute myeloid leukemia, one of the more common types of leukemia.

    From a Halfway House to Cancer Treatment: My Family Helped Me Live With ‘Profound Purpose’ After a Leukemia Relapse

    October 25th 2022

    After breaking 20 years of sobriety, I received even worse news: my leukemia had relapsed, and I’d need a bone marrow transplant. Thankfully, my family and treatment team lifted me up during this difficult time.

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