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July 6th 2025
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Fear is a powerful enemy of the mind but there’s another word that has the same power. That word is a six letter one, cancer.
June 25th 2025
June brought major breast cancer updates, and CURE is sharing the latest treatment combinations, biomarker-driven care and patient well-being.
June 24th 2025
If I’d gone flat after my mastectomy, I might be healthy now, but my breast implants led to more cancer, heart failure and years of pain.
Dr. Rita Mukhtar sits down for a conversation with Dr. Joshua Sabari to discuss the potential use of ctDNA to guide breast cancer therapy.
Mammograms: A Love-Hate Relationship
One woman's experience with her oncologist when the time came around for a mammogram.
Expert Looks Ahead in HER2+ Breast Cancer Care
Kimberly Blackwell, M.D., discusses advancements in the field of HER2+ breast cancer.
I've Been There: A Poem About Cancer
When receiving a cancer diagnosis, it means so much to have others be there for you.
Cancer Survivor Shares Holiday Thoughts for Less Stress
Clutter clearing speaker/author turned two-time cancer survivor shares her holiday tips.
10 Tips on Surviving the Holidays with Cancer
Holidays can be challenging, but here are a few helpful tips to surviving well.
What Does Returning Your Shopping Cart Have to Do With Cancer?
In a word, everything.
The Affordable Care Act and Cancer
There is no doubt the Affordable Care Act needs tweaking. But let's not lose these critical pieces.
Using Genetics to Predict Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Breast Cancer Patients
Genetics testing may help providers know which patients with breast cancer are at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Metastatic Breast Cancer in a "Pink Ribbon World"
A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer can be frightening, but education and new treatments are helping these patients adjust to their "new normal."
Should Breast Cancer Patients Get a Flu Shot?
Breast cancer patients with weakened immune systems need to be protected, especially during flu season.
Starting the Conversation: Female Cancer Survivors Face Untreated Sexual Pain
Many female survivors of cancer face sexual pain after treatment, and may not feel comfortable starting a conversation with their health care providers.
Fears of Recurrence and a Tale of Survival
A six-year breast cancer survivor and three-year melanoma survivor reflects back and offers hope.
Ribociclib Granted Priority Review for Frontline Breast Cancer Treatment
The FDA granted ribociclib a priority review to a new drug application for certain patients with breast cancer.
Online Tool Emphasizes Self-Care for Patients With Lymphedema
A new online tool can help patients with lymphedema through short exercise videos.
Superstitious Behavior in the Face of Cancer
Sometimes you can find comfort and a little bit of relief in an irrational (and a bit silly) behavior.
A Shock After Cancer
Breast cancer is filled with surprises and unexpected challenges.
Study Shows a Desire for Better Patient-Provider Communication in Breast Cancer
A new online tool will help patients with cancer engage in clearer, more meaningful conversations with their care providers.
The Cancer Test Results Waiting Game
Breast cancer and melanoma survivor finds herself waiting for results again.
Vitamin D's Role in Fighting Breast Cancer
Vitamin D plays an important role in helping fight breast cancer.
Beyond October: What's Next for Breast Cancer Survivors?
The party is over. Now what?
Expert Discusses Estrogen Use in Women With BRCA Mutations
Mache Seibel discusses the benefits of taking estrogen supplements for women who harbor the BRCA genetic mutation.
Anthracyclines for Breast Cancer? Who Needs Them?
For many patients with early-stage breast cancer, these drugs provide a significant boost to disease-free survival.
Waiting Rooms: A Breast Cancer Story
Laura Yeager talks about her journey with breast cancer, from the fearful thoughts to the free food at chemotherapy.
Extra Protection: Extended Hormone Therapy Can Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence
Extending hormonal therapy to 10 years has been found to reduce recurrence in HR-positive breast cancer.
Flesh or Blood? Some Cancer Biopsies May Be Replaced With Genomic Blood Analysis
In some cases, genomic blood analysis may be effective enough to replace cancer biopsies.
Cancer Coping: The Question They Don't Want to Ask You
Do I want to be asked how I am doing? A six year breast cancer and three-year melanoma survivor ponders this question.
Taking the Good With the Bad: Mitigating Heart Problems With Breast Cancer Medication
Herceptin has improved survival for women with HER2-positive breast cancer. Now, scientists are exploring ways to mitigate the heart problems the drug can cause.
That Tingling Feeling: New Therapies Are Evolving for Peripheral Neuropathy
Excitement is growing over new strategies for treating or avoiding peripheral neuropathy in patients with cancer.
Keeping Abreast of Immunotherapy in Breast Cancer
Once considered “immunologically silent,” breast cancer may actually respond to immunotherapy.
Coping with Cancer's Side Effects
A two-time cancer survivor shares her experiences with cancer's side effects.