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Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary cancer condition which significantly increases my chances of developing early-onset cancer.

“Key brain regions that we know are typically involved in autobiographical memory formation and retrieval, especially the hippocampus, are located quite far from the primary tumor bed, and thus far from the site of focal radiation,” Sekeres, who is director of the Sekeres Memory Laboratory at Baylor University, said in an interview with CURE.

A cancer survivor looks at both sides of a dark disease.

I haven’t written about cancer for about three months. That’s a long time for me.

Fear of recurrence can linger years after diagnosis.

October is breast cancer awareness month, but each survivor has their own perspective on the matter.

Former vice president Joe Biden addressed hundreds across the country during the Biden Cancer Summit.

While a pediatric cancer diagnosis can obviously impact the child experiencing the disease, psychosocial effects can differentiate how each parent is affected, too.

With new therapies that can target specific genetic mutations in patients with lung cancer, testing the tumor’s makeup is becoming increasingly important, according to Joshua Bauml, M.D.

Travel can be helpful, even while coping with cancer, maybe especially while coping with cancer.

What comfort can you offer when somebody tells you she or he has cancer or, more challenging, that cancer has returned or spread?

After a cancer diagnosis, is there anyone to blame?

I blended my career as an educator with my passion for testicular cancer awareness.

September is Blood Cancer Awareness month and CURE’s latest issue is dedicated to these diseases. And we have a sneak peek at what’s inside:

A recent study showed that socioeconomic status may explain racial and ethnic disparities found among childhood cancer survivors of certain cancers.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in males, with about one man in nine to be diagnosed during his lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.

From an inaugural gathering in 2009 that attracted approximately 700 people, the Life and Liberty event has grown in size each year, with more than 4,000 patients in attendance at last September’s celebration. Organizers said about 6,000 were there this year.

Medical marijuana continues to receive mixed reviews in the world of health care, but for those affected by cancer, it offers a ray of hope. Celebrities like Olivia Newton-John confirm the benefits through their own personal use of the plant but many don't have access to it.

As it turns out, a side effect of cancer treatment can be cataracts. Over the last two years, I have battled cancer treatment-induced cataracts. The good news is they can be fixed and I can see again!

Researchers disagree on whether or not to monitor ovarian cancer survivors with frequent CA-125 tests. But this patient would rather have more information than less.

The mouth is also part of the body, and yet, it is only in the past few years that oncologists have begun recommending patients see a dentist before they begin treatment to be sure the teeth and gums are in good shape.

A new blood test may offer a less invasive alternative to tissue testing when identifying patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who could benefit from certain immunotherapies.

An expert discusses tips on how patients with cancer can manage their "scanxiety."

A 16-member team, including five patients with multiple myeloma, hiked through Iceland to raise money for disease research in hopes of finding a cure.

Living a post-cancer lifestyle means including your medical history on a health declaration form and learning to deal with the consequences.

Substitute thinking "life management" instead of "time management."

Dating after cancer can be scary, but dating with cancer can be down right daunting.

Nicholas J. Vogelzang, M.D., FASCO, FACP, has seen cancer through a variety of lenses – from oncologist to patient as well as caregiver – giving him a different perspective than most.

The value of rest for a cancer survivor is paramount.