News|Articles|August 1, 2018

CURE's Top 5 Stories: July 2018

Key Takeaways

Specific intestinal bacteria strains can enhance immunotherapy response rates in certain patients, offering potential therapeutic advancements.
Dr. Gregory J. Riley highlights essential questions patients should ask their healthcare teams upon cancer diagnosis for informed decision-making.
Recognizing lesser-known breast cancer symptoms is vital for early detection and improved patient outcomes.
Cancer survivors can access financial relief through specific resources, emphasizing the importance of exploring available support options.
Flight crew members experience higher cancer rates due to carcinogen exposure and circadian rhythm disruptions, necessitating further research and preventive measures.

Take a look at the top five CURE stories of July 2018 in this video.

Here are the top 5 CURE stories for July 2018.

5. Gut Reaction

Three studies have discovered that specific strains of intestinal bacteria can increase the response rate to immunotherapy in certain patients. Learn more in this feature from our latest special issue.

4. Conversations to Have with Your Oncologist

In this Q&A, we talk with Dr. Gregory J. Riley, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about what patients should ask their health care teams when they are first diagnosed.

3. Lesser Known Symptoms of Breast Cancer

There are many signs and symptoms of breast cancer, although some of them aren't very well known. Learn more about how to recognize them with this piece.

2. Six Major Savings Opportunities for Cancer Survivors

In the words of the author, “Sometimes it pays to play the cancer card.” Here, contributor Ryan Hamner shares six websites that can help patients and survivors substantially in the financial arena.

1. Cancer Rates 'Soar' in Flight Crew Compared with General Population

Recent research has shown that exposure to carcinogens and frequent disruptions in circadian rhythms may increase cancer prevalence in flight attendants. Learn more in this web exclusive.

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