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BCAN Focused on Building a High-Energy Community for Bladder Cancer
Educate, engage and energize — those are the three main verbs and goals of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network’s (BCAN) first ever leadership summit.
High Body Mass Index Associated With Improved Survival in Kidney Cancer
A recent study showed a correlation between higher body mass index and survival in some patients with kidney cancer.
New Agents on Horizon in CLL, Though Advantages Are Not Yet Clear
Novel therapeutic agents have been developed for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but their advantage over traditional treatments for this type of cancer have yet to be proved.
When Does the Fear End After Breast Cancer?
Does the fear of recurrence ever truly end for a breast cancer survivor and how do we negate its power over us?
Going Through Chemotherapy: Wonder Where the AFIB Went?
Ed completes the last two of four chemo cycles without any AFIB episodes.
Flashy for a Cause: Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancers
Chase After a Cure is running a Thunderclap campaign on Sept. 15 and is asking people to be flashy for a good cause: awareness and funds for childhood cancers.
Survivors and Patients With Cancer: How Healthy Are You?
Confronted by a simple question, this cancer patient finds a new perspective on health.
On Cancer and Swimming with Crocodiles
September is national Ovarian Cancer Month. My wife died of ovarian cancer at the age of 47. Her final wish was to swim with crocodiles. This is her story.
Getting Through Cancer Treatments
New Specialized Social Network Connects Women With Ovarian Cancer
The NOCC is connecting women who have ovarian cancer to others who are experiencing similar struggles.
Kidney Cancer Association Strives to Bridge Gaps in Knowledge
Most people don't know much about kidney cancer at the time of their diagnosis. The Kidney Cancer Association wants to change that.
Novel Agent Continues to Progress in BRCA-Positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The novel agent rucaparib was granted a priority review for the treatment of patients with BRCA-positive advanced ovarian cancer who have received at least two prior lines of chemotherapy.
Cancer Caregiving: Being a Home Pharmacist
Johnson discusses the challeneges of navigating medication management at home.
Failing To Cope With Cancer Survivorship
There are some days that, for no reason at all, I struggle to cope with being a cancer survivor. So does that mean I am a failure at survivorship?
The Sooner the Better: Palliative Care for Cancer
Patients who got palliative care earlier typically had a better quality of life than those who did not.
Palliative Care Improves Quality of Life, Mood for Patients With Cancer Undergoing Stem Cell Transplant
Patients who undergo stem cell transplants often experience negative effects that affect their quality of life, but palliative care can help.
Lack of Awareness — Even Among Staff — Can Hinder Access to Palliative Care for Cancer
For many people, accessing palliative care is not always easy.
Patient-Centered Cancer Care: The Time Is Now
We know that patients do better when they are involved in their care. So why isn't it happening?
The News About Scans: The Results Edition
After any kind of health trauma, even the good news comes with an air of skepticism, caution and even fear. That said, there's a reason to celebrate any day we get to live and argue in favor of faith and hope, not fear.
Rebounding for Lymphedema
Vertical motion helps stimulate the lymphatic system aiding in the disbursement of lymphatic fluid.
Finding a Second-Line Standard of Care in Liver Cancer
Morris Sherman discusses finding second-line treatments for patients with HCC.
Large Analysis Looks at Characteristics of Subset of Patients With Liver Cancer
The incidence of NASH-associated liver cancer is growing, prompting researchers to further investigate this subset of patients.
4 Questions With an Expert: A Therapeutic Vaccine for Liver Cancer
CURE spoke with Ghassan K. Abou-Alfa about the potential of using a vaccinia to treat advanced HCC.
The Last Post
Since being diagnosed with thymic cancer late in 2009, I have written articles, a book and blogged about the cancer experience mostly as a therapeutic exercise — a way to cast the demon outside of myself — and as an offering to others survivors.
Tim and Meghan: Survivor's Journey
Melanoma and Men: Don't Wait to Get Checked
Melanoma Survivors Encourage Others to Protect Their Skin
Frontline Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Not One-Size-Fits-All
There are now more personalized treatment options for patients with CLL.
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Optimal for Subset of Patients With Ovarian Cancer
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is the best option for some patients with ovarian cancer, according to a recent report.
Caring for the Cancer Caregiver
Those acting as caregivers to patients with cancer often face their own set of hardships.