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FDA Approves Medication to Treat Pediatric Patients With Immune Thrombocytopenia

December 15th 2018

By Katie Kosko

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Nplate for pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with immune thrombocytopenia who have had an insufficient response to medications, such as corticosteroids,or surgery to remove the spleen.

Immunotherapy Side Effects May Be More Prevalent in Real World Than in Studies

December 3rd 2018

By Beth Fand Incollingo

A retrospective study found that clinical trials may have fewer reported side effects than the real world.

Smartphone App Reduces Pain, Hospital Visits for Cancer Survivors

November 27th 2018

By Brielle Benyon

A smartphone app helped significantly reduce pain and hospital visits for patients with metastatic solid tumors.

Why Am I Always So Tired: A Look Into Cancer Fatigue

November 20th 2018

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

It is not the type of fatigue where a good night’s sleep will “cure” us. It just seems to go on and on.

Researchers Identify Risk Factors of Chemotherapy Side Effect

November 14th 2018

By Katie Kosko

Preventing febrile neutropenia is crucial because the body’s white blood cells help to fight infection.

Health Monitoring After Cancer: Should You Let Stuff Go?

November 2nd 2018

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

When it comes to routine eye checkups and other appointments not directly related to my cancer, I become lax.

Mindfulness Matters After a Cancer Diagnosis

November 2nd 2018

By Katie Kosko

Patients can use daily practices to help reduce stress and anxiety.

How Long Do Chemo Side Effects Last?

October 3rd 2018

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

There are dozens of potential side effects, and more are being reported every month.

CURE's Top 5 Stories: September 2018

October 1st 2018

By Jessica Skarzynski

Here are the top 5 CURE stories for September 2018.

CURE Magazine Launches #MoreThanAPatient Campaign

September 24th 2018

By Jessica Skarzynski