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AYA Patients Face Fertility, Cognitive Concerns Over Time

March 23rd 2024

By Alex Biese

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about the issues faced by adolescent and young adult patients with cancer as they age into adult care.

How Cancer Can Shape Young Patients’ Sense of Identity

March 23rd 2024

By Alex Biese

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about how a cancer diagnosis ‘adds a new identity’ for adolescent and young adult patients.

How Mindfulness Can Alleviate The Stress of Cancer

March 23rd 2024

By Alex Biese

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about the power of mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation.

Research Shifting to Younger Patients with Cancer

March 23rd 2024

By Alex Biese

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Lillian Dugan of the Dear Jack Foundation about the current landscape of research for adolescent and young adult patients with cancer.

The Scanxiety Wait During Cancer is the Hardest Part

March 20th 2024

By Rachel Martin

The waiting in between scans heightens my scanxiety, even though I've had no evidence of disease for 2 1/2 years.

AYA Patients Face Long-Term Fertility, Cognition Concerns After Cancer

March 16th 2024

By Alex Biese

The director of programs for the Dear Jack Foundation explains issues young patients with cancer may face into adulthood.

Oncology Approvals, Psychological Outcomes for Survivors and an Ovarian Cancer Vaccine

March 11th 2024

By Alex Biese

Last week we saw some FDA approvals come through, as well as research that explored the psychosocial outcomes of individuals who survived pediatric rhabdosarcoma.

Post-Diagnosis Stress Can Cause or Result in Cancer Treatment Delays

March 7th 2024

By Brielle Benyon

The time after a cancer diagnosis can be stressful, as the care team needs to balance unnecessary treatment delays with getting the therapeutic plan right.

Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivors May Have Poor Psychological Outcomes

March 7th 2024

By Ashley Chan

Survivors of rhabdomyosarcoma may be at higher risk for poorer psychological outcomes, that radiation therapy and smoking may worsen.

Mending the Mind After Cancer

February 26th 2024

By Ashley Chan

Mental health after cancer treatment has not been talked about enough, experts say, so how should survivors effectively care for their minds?