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Blood Sugar Levels May Affect Cancer Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes
When it comes to high blood sugar, cancer and diabetes can create a “vicious cycle,” as one expert explained.
Applying Positive Affirmations as My Response to Colon Cancer
I use affirmation as a technique to turn my negative thoughts about colon cancer into positive ones. Now, I see cancer as a blessing in disguise.
Olivia Munn Has Hysterectomy After Breast Cancer, Michael McDonald’s Lesson from Wife’s Cancer and More
From Olivia Munn opening up about undergoing a hysterectomy and egg retrieval to Michael McDonald’s learned lesson after his wife’s cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.
FDA Expedites Review of Petosemtamab in Head and Neck Cancer
A breakthrough therapy designation was granted to petosemtamab by the FDA to treat patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancers.
FDA Approves Imdelltra For Advanced SCLC
The Food and Drug Administration approved Imdelltra (tarlatamab) for the treatment of patients with advanced small cell lung cancer that progressed on or after a platinum-based chemotherapy.
Erleada, ADT ‘One-Two Punch’ in Prostate Cancer Treatment
The postsurgical combination of androgen deprivation therapy and Erleada has shown promising results in prostate cancer.
My ‘Bag of Tricks’ Helps Overcome Fear During Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer
Ignoring fear and anxiety only allows them to grow until they explode into a full-blown anxiety attack. It’s okay to be scared about cancer progression.
Adding Tecentriq to Chemo Did Not Boost TNBC Survival
The addition of Tecentriq to chemotherapy did not improve overall survival in patients with relapsed triple-negative breast cancer.
2 Poems About My Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma
These poems encapsulated my successful battle with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma.
FDA Approves Breyanzi for Relapsed, Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
The Food and Drug Administration approved Breyanzi for patients with pretreated, relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.
IMRT ‘Takes Precision to the Next Level’ in Prostate Cancer Radiation
With smaller radiation beams, intensity-modulated radiation therapy “takes precision to the next level” for patients with prostate, an expert told CURE®.
Cancer and Fatigue Go Together
As a cancer survivor, I’m pleading for more research on cancer related fatigue.
Chemo May Not Improve Recurrent Endometrial Cancer Outcomes
Radiation without chemotherapy was sufficient in treating locally recurrent endometrial cancer, allowing for patients to skip chemo-related side effects.
A Poem About My Wife's Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This poem is a reflection of some of my thoughts and feelings when my wife received a diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment is ‘Not One-Size-Fits-All’
A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can come as “a shock,” but experts spoke with CURE® about ways patients can navigate their experiences and treatments.
Imfinzi Boosts Lung Cancer Outcomes, But Some Patients Are Not Given the Drug
Imfinzi should be standard of care for post-chemoradiotherapy non-small cell lung cancer treatment, but some patients are not getting the drug, a study found.
Avoiding Unhelpful Future Thinking While Fighting Cancer
Putting a focus on healing is most important before fixating on the far future. Take it one day at a time.
Empowering Oncology Colleagues to Meet Patient Needs
Caitlin Fanning, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an oncology nurse who "focuses on empowerment."
A Year of Grace During Breast Cancer
I believe a divine intervention miraculously saved my life when I had a dream about breast cancer — it turned out to be true.
An Advocate for Both Patients and the Profession
Marie Riehl's willingness to step outside of her professional comfort zone has allowed her to be an extraordinary patient advocate.
Breast Cancer Vaccines Could Possibly Make a Change for “So Many”
“I think there is a very near future where we have available breast cancer vaccines for all of us, our children and for everybody,” said Kristen Dahlgren.
No Alcohol Means Improving My Well-Being, Especially With Lynch Syndrome
Quitting drinking alcohol was so important for my well-being and also decreases the threat of developing certain cancers, especially with Lynch syndrome.
My Prophylactic Mastectomy Experience
My family history of breast cancer emphasized the need to take precautions seriously, especially in consideration of my two children.
FDA Speeds Up Review of Novel Small Cell Lung Cancer Drug
The Food and Drug Administration will speed up its review of SNB-101 to treat patients with small cell lung cancer.
Let Doctors Deal With the Cancer Stats
When I was diagnosed and treated for a recurrence of AML, I was given an abundance of statistical information through required medical expert orations and accredited literature.
A Transformational Leader and Friend in Cancer Care
Ludmila brings warmth and compassion to the patient, treating each individual as important.
Palliative Care: The Superheroes of Oncology
After seeing how palliative care helped me through cancer, I now advocate for these services to other patients.
Beyond Cancer Care
Kelly Bailey, M.S.N., RN, OCN, is an extraordinary oncology nurse.
Certain Immunotherapy Drugs Not Recommended for Pregnant Women With Cancer
When possible, immune checkpoint inhibitors should be avoided in pregnant women with cancer due to lung inflammation and possible miscarriage, researchers found.
Emergency Department Use Common Among AYA Cancer Survivors
Nearly 40% of AYA cancer survivors visit an emergency department within five years after diagnosis for reasons including headache and chest pressure.