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Experiencing Loneliness as a Cancer Survivor
After receiving cancer treatment and leaving the hospital, sometimes it feels like a safety net has been pulled away and loneliness sets in.
Managing Quality of Life After Iodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer
Interventions, such as speech therapy, after receiving radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer may help manage quality of life.
A Caring Oncologist and the Power of Prayerful Friends
During my chemotherapy treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, I had a supportive group of people surrounding me.
Voranigo Approved by FDA For Astrocytoma or Oligodendroglioma
The FDA has approved Voranigo to treat certain patients with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with select mutations, following surgery.
After CAR-T Cell Therapy, Monitor for These Symptoms at Home
Patients with blood cancer who undergo CAR-T cell therapy should monitor for fever and signs of respiratory distress, an expert said.
Feeling Imposter Syndrome in the Cancer Community
Understanding how I fit in matters to me but figuring out my identity in the cancer space is not always easy.
Therapy, Tai Chi Among Recommended Tactics for Cancer-Related Fatigue
Revised guidelines also recommend mindfulness-based programs, yoga, acupressure and more to ease cancer-related fatigue.
Tecentriq Plus Chemoradiation May Be Safe, Effective in Unresectable Stage 3 NSCLC
Patients with unresectable stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer treated with Tecentriq before and following chemoradiation may derive a survival benefit.
Liquid Biopsy May Be Helpful for Treatment Decisions in ROS1-Positive NSCLC
Certain patients with non-small cell lung cancer who are treatment-naive may benefit from receiving a biopsy regarding treatment decision-making.
Crossing Paths With My Breast Surgeon in Public
I happened to see my breast surgeon at an art show and, out of respect, chose not to talk to her.
Combatting Difficulty Walking During Cancer Treatments
A physical therapist offers tips and exercises that can help patients with cancer who experiencing difficulty walking from either the disease or its treatments.
When Is My Cancer Birthday?
More often lately, I have tied these more specifically to my date of diagnosis. I just can’t get March 3 out of my thoughts. That is when I began to survive cancer.
Cancer Care That Feels Like Family
I have watched her jump through rings of fire time and time again to advocate for her patients.
Xtandi May Have Lower Infection Risk in Prostate Cancer Therapy
When compared with Zytiga, Xtandi appeared to have a lower incidence of infection among men with prostate cancer, especially those under 70 years.
A Wonderful Addition to My Son’s Cancer Team
My son has been in the battle of winning over cancer for almost 10 years and was excited to have an African American woman added to his care team.
An Unexpected Honor in Cancer Care
“I take, perhaps, greater pride and have maybe a little bit of jealousy when I hear that my patients have been looking forward to seeing their nurse Tamara Carey, APRN in clinic,” an oncologist wrote.
Expert Insight on Tonsil Cancer: The Diagnosis of Widespread Panic Guitarist
CURE® spoke to an expert from Emory University in Atlanta about tonsil cancer, its “gold standard” treatment and potential side effects.
How Friends and Family Helped After My Cancer Diagnosis
It was beneficial for both myself and my loved ones when I gave a concrete answer to the question of “how can I help?”
Shirley Chung, Christina Pazsitzky Announce Cancer Diagnoses, ‘MadTV’ Actress Dies and More
From “Top Chef’” Shirley Chung and comedian Christina Pazsitzky announcing their diagnoses to Erica Ash’s death from the disease, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
FDA Approves Tecelra to Treat Synovial Sarcoma
Tecelra is the first cell therapy to be approved for a solid cancer in the United States, and marks the end of a decade-long drought of new drugs for this patient population.
FDA Expands Approval of Jemperli Plus Chemo for Some With Endometrial Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved Jemperli with carboplatin and paclitaxel for primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.
Navigating Nutrition, Frailty During Kidney or Bladder Cancer Is Key
Considering nutrition and frailty earlier on may help patients achieve better health-related quality of life during kidney cancer and bladder cancer.
Sharing Body Positivity after a Mastectomy
Having role models who illustrated body positivity helped me feel more acceptance of changes after my mastectomy.
Rybrevant Combo Improves Survival in EGFR-Mutated, Advanced NSCLC
Among patients with EGFR-mutated, advanced NSCLC, frontline treatment with Rybrevant plus Leclaza significantly prolonged progression-free survival.
What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis
I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Calquence-Based CLL Regimen May Improve Survival
A novel Calquence regimen demonstrated improved outcomes in certain patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Cyclophosphamide ‘Opens the Registry Up’ for Stem Cell Transplants
Post-transplant cyclophosphamide decreased the risk of complications in patients with blood cancers who underwent a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor.
Connection to Others Helps Me Avoid Survivor’s Guilt
I’ve been involved in the cancer community — in one way or another — since the 1990s, when my mother was facing breast cancer.
From Comfort to Cure in Cancer Care: Use Palliative Care From the Start
A doctor explains how oncology palliative care can be lifesaving for patients with cancer.
Irrational Cancer: Nothing About This Disease Makes Sense
I kept picking at these possibilities, grasping for reasons why cancer was happening to me rather than someone else.