Brielle Benyon

The Rapunzel Project is dedicated to spreading the word about hair-preserving treatments for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

While patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) tend to have long life expectancies, with many prescribed to a “watch-and-wait” approach, a recent study by the Cancer Support Community (CSC) found that more than half of patients living with the disease reported that having CLL affects their viewpoints regarding their life expectancy.

Not all employees with cancer get paid leave, but those who did saw better health and financial outcomes.

Optune is a method of treatment where adhesive patches are applied to the patient’s scalp. The patch transductors deliver low-intensity electric fields – called Tumor Treating Fields – that stop the growth and division of GBM cells.

Many patients with cancer choose to use homeopathic therapies either in addition to, or in lieu of traditional treatments. However, since these agents don’t go through the same FDA approval process as typical drugs, patients may be subject to harmful effects.

Women with presumed uterine growths known as fibroids who underwent laparoscopic power morcellation (LPM) have higher rates of uterine cancer recurrence and worse outcomes compared to those who got manual or no morcellation, according to a recent release published by the Food and Drug Administration.

To raise awareness for the striking effects the disease has on women, the LCRF recently launched two campaigns.

Hoping that other women did not have to go through what she went through, in 1993 she co-founded the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF), a grassroots organization that helps patient advocates become educated on the disease – ultimately leading to more informed treatment decisions.

When it comes to advancements in treating blood cancers, 2017 was a particularly exciting year, with well over a dozen new therapies or indications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has played a role in at least 10 of these new drugs or medication uses at some point throughout their development and approval process.

Hospital readmissions soon after discharge can be costly and detrimental to patient care, but according to a recent study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic and presented at the 2017 American Society of Hematology’s Annual Meeting and Exposition, creating an interdisciplinary team to work with patients can help.

“It was frustrating always being the youngest one in the waiting room, combined with the fact that there is just not a lot of data on this population. So, we are forced to make decisions in the absence of hard data. It’s frustrating to know that we’re the neglected cohort of the disease,” Petrides said.

The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation is dedicated to addressing the psychological needs of children and families with childhood cancer. It also aims to educate health care providers about potential psychosocial effects of a diagnosis.

A study finds that patients often turn to the internet for information regarding their cancer diagnosis, but more often than not, they still rely on healthcare providers in their decision-making process.

Overall, about a fourth of people have taken measures to decrease the cost of their or their loved one’s treatment — even if that means a negative impact on its effectiveness.

Does sugar fuel cancer? What about cell phones? CURE spoke with an expert on some of the most common myths and misconceptions about the disease.

Another agent – Cinvanti (aprepitant) injectable emulsion – was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting (CINV).

Liver cancer diagnoses have increased in the past 25 years, but researchers are hopeful that they will start to drop.

A study presented at the 2017 Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium examined the effects of early-integrated palliative care on patients with advanced/incurable lung or non-colorectal gastrointestinal cancers.

An advanced lung cancer diagnosis can be extremely stressful for patients and their loved ones, but a couples-based mindfulness intervention may be able to help.

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common — and often costly — problem among patients with cancer.

A new agent will soon be available to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Patients and their caregivers saw physical and emotional improvements after starting yoga.

The largest ruling yet was overturned by a California judge on Oct. 20.

Genetics may play a role in chemotherapy-related fatigue, according to a recent study.

Studies have shown that African American women tend to have worse outcomes after ovarian cancer surgery than their white counterparts.

Wind-fueled wildfires in California’s wine country are blazing through homes and businesses, causing two area hospitals – Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Rosa branch and Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital – to evacuate.

All too often for these individuals, a once-normal social life is thrown to the wayside and replaced with doctors’ appointments and treatment regimens. Friends and family members may not fully understand what their loved one is going through. A new app is here to help.

Hurricane Maria may have passed, but many patients with cancer living in Puerto Rico are still struggling with barriers to care as the island begins to rebuild.

In addition to offering online resources, Stupid Cancer also puts on events where survivors can meet up, learn more about facing cancer and be around others who may be going through the same struggles.