
Brielle Urciuoli
Articles by Brielle Urciuoli


Holocaust survivors had higher rates of lung and colorectal cancer, according to a recent study.

A patient's diet may have a great impact on their brain cancer outcomes, according to a recent review.

Patients with MPNs face unique challenges with depression and sexual intimacy. Sandra Allen-Bard, BSN, MSN, AOCNP, ANCC, discusses a recent study conducted to better understand these issues.

A recent study found that the level of family caregiver mastery may have an effect on the survival of patients with glioblastoma.

A recently-published Canadian study examined the possible correlation between work-related stress and cancer.

Pairing two drugs that have shown to be effective in treating lymphoma might be the next step for mantle cell lymphoma treatment.

Angela Schmidt Fishbaugh talks about being diagnosed with breast cancer after a mastectomy, changing her from a previvor to survivor.

Actress Marilu Henner spoke with CURE about her husband's journey with cancer and the importance of having the difficult conversations.

Experts from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute discuss upcoming advances in the field of brain cancer treatment and research.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new silicone gel-filled breast implant option, MemoryGel® Xtra, according to Mentor Worldwide LLC, the producer of the implants.

In the world of the Internet, consumers can purchase practically anything they wish for — except a surefire cure for cancer.

A recent study examined common co-morbidities, such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, and their effects on ovarian cancer survival.

While clinical trials are paving the way for new treatments to treat hematologic malignancies, but many patients are apprehensive to participate in them after considering the costs.

In a recent study, people with certain disabilities were found to be less likely to follow recommended guidelines for colorectal cancer screening.

Daily or weekly aspirin regimens may have a positive effect on colorectal cancer outcomes, a recent study found.

An ongoing trial is seeking to find out if a patient with an MPN can improve their health status through nutritional interventions.

When someone faces a cancer diagnosis during the period of social maturation, the impacts can be lasting, according to a recent study.

Breast implants, especially those with textured surfaces, may be associated with a rare type of lymphoma, according to a recent statement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

A recent study found that individuals who had the chickenpox virus when they were younger were less likely to eventually develop gliomas.

Neoadjuvant treatment may decrease the amount of surgery some women with breast cancer need to have, says Debu Tripathy, M.D.

James Brugarolas, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the importance of spotting the difference between a metastatic kidney cancer lesion and a separate lung cancer. The difference can save patients' lives.

PARP inhibitors like niraparib are bringing big change to the treatment of ovarian cancer, says Kathleen N. Moore, M.D.

Elizabeth Swisher, M.D., discusses the ARIEL2 study, which proved that rucaparib may be a promising agent for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer.

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is highly effective, and potentially curable for early-stage lung cancer, though not many physicians use the therapy, says expert Molly Freeman, C.N.P.

Robert Andtbacka, M.D., C.M., discusses the importance of communication between patients and health care professionals during melanoma surgery.

A recent study found that patients with a history of cancer are more prone to change their prescription drug regimen because of the cost.

"Telenutrition" programs can help high-risk patients who do not otherwise have access to a registered dietician, according to a recent study and program launched at the Carolinas HealthCare System.

BethAnn Telford recently spent a week running a marathon a day on each of the seven continents to raise money and awareness for childhood cancers. This is after her own brain cancer diagnosis more than a decade ago.

Group exercise programs are beneficial to survivors of cancer, and can offer motivation from peers to continue living a healthy lifestyle.