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Ovarian Cancer Treatment Side Effects Make for a Difficult Balancing Act

May 23rd 2025

By Kelly Irvin

I urge researchers to look into why side effects occur in cancer drugs and to find ways to mitigate them that doesn’t impact their efficacy.

Lymphedema Makes Summer Preparations Challenging After Breast Cancer

May 12th 2025

By Bonnie Annis

Summer heat can worsen my lymphedema, but I’ve learned simple ways to stay cool, reduce swelling and protect my arms — here’s what helps me most.

Pretreatment Baseline Screening for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

May 2nd 2025

By Spencer Feldman

New results from a breast cancer-related lymphedema study show the importance of measuring fluid and body composition before treatment begins.

BRAF Inhibitor Gel Improves Acne-Like Skin Rashes in Colorectal Cancer

May 1st 2025

By Spencer Feldman

LUT014, a BRAF inhibitor gel, improved acne-like rashes in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing anti-EGFR therapy, according to UCLA researchers.

An Expert Breaks Down Lymphedema Following Cancer Care

April 10th 2025

By Dr. Sheri Prentiss

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss discusses the importance of seeking early intervention to detect lymphedema following cancer care.

PROSTOX May Predict Urinary Side Effects Post Prostate Cancer Radiation

April 9th 2025

By Alex Biese

A test to identify higher risk of developing urinary side effects after radiation in patients with prostate cancer was confirmed by data from a new study.

Early Intervention and Screening Prevents Lymphedema After Cancer

April 9th 2025

By Ryan Scott

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss discusses lymphedema as a result of cancer treatment and shares resources that exist for patients coping with this condition.

Raising Awareness for Lymphedema Following a Cancer Diagnosis

April 6th 2025

By Ryan Scott

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss explores the challenges patients face in accessing lymphedema compression garments following cancer treatment.

Survey Findings Reveal Financial Challenges in Patients with Cancer

April 3rd 2025

By Ryan Scott

Among patients with cancer, high out-of-pocket costs were found to impact access to health care, adherence to medication, as well as quality of life.

Why Physical Therapy Should Begin at the Time of a Cancer Diagnosis

March 28th 2025

By Leslie Waltke

CURE spoke with Leslie Waltke about the importance of physical therapy during a cancer journey.