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Opioids Must Be Used Responsibly Amid a National Epidemic

April 2nd 2019

By Amin A. Ramzan, M.D.

Many patients suffer from chronic pain, making opioids essential for care.

Anticipating Treatment's Side Effects Can Help Alleviate Them

March 22nd 2019

By Mike Hennessy, Sr.

"We hope these thoughts on the prevention of, and awareness about, GI cancers and their side effects will be helpful to patients, survivors and caregivers alike," says CEO and Chairman Mike Hennessy, Sr.

Understanding Anemia and Cancer

March 20th 2019

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Anemia is so intertwined with cancer that every current patient and survivor should know about it.

Dealing with Shoulder Pain After Breast Cancer Treatment

March 9th 2019

By Felicia Mitchell

Breast cancer treatment is a life-saver but also can have side effects, including some related to shoulder pain. It is good to start doing the exercises as soon as the doctor recommends it. After that, a regular tune-up with a physical therapist can help.

Medical Marijuana for Post-Cancer Pain

March 2nd 2019

By Bonnie Annis

Can medical grade marijuana and CBD help with residual pain after a cancer diagnosis, and why is it so scary for a survivor to ask for it?

Acupuncture May Ease Cancer-Associated Symptoms

March 2nd 2019

By Katie Kosko

Hot flashes, fatigue and other symptoms related to cancer may be improved through acupunc­ture.

CURE's Top 5 Stories: February 2019

March 1st 2019

By Jessica Skarzynski

Here are the top 5 CURE stories for February 2019.

Untire App Helps Curb Fatigue

February 28th 2019

By Katie Kosko

A new app aims to alleviate the can­cer-related fatigue that plagues many patients and survivors and improve their quality of life.

Moving Better With Cancer

February 22nd 2019

By Martha Carlson

How physical therapy restored this cancer survivor's quality of life.

Being Off Chemo Is Temporary, But so Is Life!

February 20th 2019

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

I am thrilled to be enjoying a respite from chemo but afraid to be happy. How can I process this scary new freedom?