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Cancer Changed My Valentine’s Day Forever
Bittersweet memories for the heart and soul.
Cancer Advocacy: Lessons to Remember
Can you lose yourself while fighting for others?
An Age Restriction on Indoor Tanning Could Reduce Melanoma Rates, Lower Treatment Costs
Legally preventing people under the age of 18 to go indoor tanning may reduce the number of Americans with melanoma, ultimately decreasing treatment costs, according to a recent study.
The Need for Targeted Clinical Trials in ALL
There is a need for more targeted clinical trials for patients with ALL, since many of them have Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
That Time I Unwillingly Donated My Body to Science
A bone marrow transplant story that even chemobrain won't let me forget.
Living Through Hospice
A unique perspective on hospice, autism and gratitude
Expert Discusses Immunotherapy for MSI-H Colorectal Cancer
CURE spoke with Michael J. Overman, M.D. about the promise of anti-PD-1 therapy for patients with MSI-H colorectal cancer.
The Concept and Reality of Precision Medicine
The Essentials of Nutrition and Digestive Health in Pancreatic Cancer
Weight Loss Lowers Endometrial Cancer Risk
Lowering weight may lead to lowering the risk for developing endometrial cancer, according to recent findings.
The Unmet Needs of Patients with GI Cancer
A Promising Addition to Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
There were promising results when Abraxane was added to standard therapy to treat pancreatic cancer.
CAR T-Cell Therapy Is Safe, Effective in Lymphoma
Axicabtagene ciloleucel can lead to complete remission for patients with refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, according to a recent study.
Cancer and Work: How It Felt to Be Back
Cancer survivor discusses the emotional difficulties that came with going back to work after surviving breast cancer and skin cancer.
Post-Mastectomy Woes: Barbie Did a Number on Me
There are heavy societal pressures on women who choose to forego breast reconstruction surgery after cancer.
Combination Shows Early Promise in Melanoma
Tasigna and Mekinist is showing promise for the treatment of patients with BRAF/NRAS wild-type melanoma, according to a recent study.
Debating the Next Steps of the Affordable Care Act Repeal
Stakeholders expressed their concerns and wishes as President Donald Trump continues to move forward in repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act.
The Addition of Hormone Therapy Improves Survival in Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Adding hormone therapy to radiation therapy after surgery showed significant survival improvements in a recent study involving men with recurrent prostate cancer.
Sutent Treatment Breaks Are Feasible in Kidney Cancer
Sutent treatment breaks seem to have no effect on clinical efficacy for patients with renal cell carcinoma.
Surviving Cancer on Valentine's Day
If being married is thought to affect how a person survives cancer, Valentine’s Day is a good time for single individuals to reflect on not only lost opportunities, but also the possibility of hope for more than gifts of chocolate.
Cancer: The Emperor Has Old Clothes
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Siddhartha Mukherjee, refers to cancer as the "emperor of all maladies."
Big Change Is Coming for the Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
The treatment landscape of triple-negative breast cancer is vastly changing. CURE spoke with Joyce A. O’Shaughnessy, M.D. about what to expect.
Study Examines Racial Disparities in Cervical Cancer Death Rates
A racial disparity exists among patients who die from cervical cancer, according to the results from a recent study.
Being Told You'll Be Fine After Cancer
Perhaps by saying I’ll be fine, you are really saying that you don’t have to think of me in any other way.
My Cancer Toolbox
Cancer-fighting weapons need to be chosen carefully and deliberately by each individual fighting the battle for their life.
"Jeopardy!" Contestant With Metastatic Cancer Won $100,000 and Donated it to Immunotherapy Research
Before passing away from colorectal cancer, Cindy Stowell won over $100,000 in "Jeopardy!" and donated the money toward cancer research.
Exploring CAR T-Cell Therapy in Blood Cancers
Car T-Cell therapy is being explored in multiple approaches to treat hematologic malignancies.
Know Your Risk: High Breast Density Surpasses Common Breast Cancer Risk Factors
A recent study found that having high breast density may actually be a more prevalent risk factor than some of the other common factors.
Expert Discusses Using EGFR TKIs to Treat Lung Cancer
H. Jack West, M.D., explains how to best optimize the treatment of EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer by using TKIs.
4 Times When I Could Only Thank Cancer
Cancer is really difficult, but if you look hard enough, you might find the perks.