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Residual Pain After Breast Cancer: Could It Be Cancer-Related Fatigue?

May 22nd 2018

By Bonnie Annis

Residual pain after breast cancer can be cancer-related fatigue. Learn more about the signs and symptoms from this survivor.

Navigating the Waves of Cancer Treatment

May 17th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

In this week’s episode of CURE Talks Cancer, we spoke with Matt Lashey, creator and CEO of the chemoWave app, which is designed to manage cancer symptoms and conditions by keeping track of a patient’s overall well-being to understand how their experiences may be related to feeling better or worse during treatment.

Daily Life with Lymphedema

May 16th 2018

By Bonnie Annis

For those living with lymphedema, everyday life can present both challenges and dangers. Learning how to avoid injury is vitally important but with just a few precautions, you can learn to protect your affected limb.

When's the Right Time to Stop Pain Medicine After Cancer Surgery?

May 8th 2018

By Barbara Tako

As a double mastectomy with reconstruction patient, I made the stupid decision to try to wean off pain medication only two weeks after cancer surgery.

Leading Cancer Centers Lack Availability of Sexual Aids

May 6th 2018

By Katie Kosko

Despite awareness that many cancer survivors suffer from treatment-related sexual dysfunction, sexual aids and resources are not readily available to them — even at leading cancer centers throughout the United States.

Symbols of Strength

April 11th 2018

By Doris Cardwell

Losing my hair, eyebrows and eyelashes didn't change who I was. It didn't change they people who loved me. Thanks to bright colors and make up, people told me all the time that I looked great.

Chemo Brain, Who Dis?

April 9th 2018

By Justin Birckbichler

Ever walk into a room and forget what you're doing? Chemo brain made me do that daily.

Systematic Light Exposure Improves Cancer-Related Fatigue

April 8th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

While previous studies showed bright white light therapy could prevent cancer-related fatigue, researchers also found it improves poor sleep efficiency among a variety of tumor types.

Cannabis: Coping with Cancer Symptoms, Addressing US Opioid Epidemic

April 6th 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

Israeli study shows cannabis is safe and effective for the palliative treatment of patients with cancer.

Placebo Effect Beneficial in Treatment of Cancer-Related Fatigue

March 29th 2018

By Jessica Skarzynski

Open-label placebos may indeed have a positive effect on cancer-related fatigue in survivors, according to recent research.