Survivorship

Call volumes increased to jaw-dropping numbers during the beginning of the pandemic, and this cancer survivor hopes that trend continues even after we are out of the pandemic.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is delivered in a single dose, which is a departure from the two doses required for the already available Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.

A cancer survivor recalls his experience with a life-threatening infection following surgery to remove his tumor and notes how it influenced his decision to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

A brain tumor survivor’s recent onslaught of symptoms caused her to reach out to her neurosurgeon for reassurance that nothing was wrong. An immediate response to bring her in for an MRI caused her heart to sink.

A cancer survivor reflects on her decision to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it was made available to her.

Cancer survivors are just like snowflakes in that they are unique and not the same, says a two-time cancer survivor.

Within a short period of time, Darlene Benson lost her dog, brother-in-law, and some of her best friends. But, at the same time, she conquered cancer. She says that if she can face that, she can face anything.

To honor National Cancer Prevention Month in February, one patient with cancer offers people some tips on how they certain medical and societal choices may help reduce the risk of cancer.

Doctors have known for some time about cardiotoxicity — the toxic effects that certain cancer treatments have on the heart. Here, we take a closer look.

CURE® compiled a roundup of five recent pieces of diet and exercise-related news and updates that patients with cancer may have missed.

A cancer survivor laments the difficulty of dealing with the pandemic and discusses one possible solution.

A major diagnosis often forces us to shift the way we approach our lives, even once we’ve survived. So, what does it look like to chart a future having suffered in the past? And, how might we look forward?

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers to share the best advice they’ve received during their cancer journey.

From a urologist with a terminal cancer diagnosis receiving tickets to the 2021 Super Bowl to see his favorite quarterback Tom Brady compete for a seventh championship, to Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert undergoing surgery for renal cell carcinoma, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Even after surgery for breast cancer women can still feel empowered and own their sense of self-worth.

A simple quote reminds a cancer survivor of what is important for every one of us to remember.

CURE® compiled a roundup of several recent news and updates involving quality of life improvements that patients with cancer may have missed.

It's important for cancer survivors to recognize the major milestones and anniversaries in their cancer journey. Even if it's an anniversary they didn't want.

In an interview with CURE®, Dr. Lawrence An discusses how expressive writing can be a tool to reduce stress in patients with cancer.

Here are the top 10 most popular contributor articles from 2020!

Every now and then CURE® is able to get a celebrity to talk about their experience with cancer and share how this common disease even impacts them.

A breast cancer survivor suggests some ways to warm your winter and survive the holidays in 2020.

Patients and their doctors should discuss survivorship issues – such as anxiety and fertility issues – sooner rather than later.

Dr. Mindy Goldman from the UCSF Hellen Diller Comprehensive Care Center, discusses sexual side effects that cancer survivors face, and offers medication and lifestyle fixes to promote healthy and safe sexual encounters.

A long-term cancer survivor shares her tips on getting through the winter cold that bites a little extra for survivors and patients with cancer.

A cancer survivor writes about the indirect consequences of COVID-19 on her and others.

If a patient with cancer is no longer receiving active treatment and there are no signs of active disease, an expert from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests they should have a good response to the COVID-19 vaccine, but direct data on this are not yet available.

This holiday I have unfortunate news that may turn out to be nothing, but sometimes it's better to keep our loved ones in the dark till we know more.