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Asian American Women Need More Resources to Feel Empowered in Their Cancer Journeys, Experts Say

June 30th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

Culturally specific resources are needed to help fight against the stigmas Asian American cancer survivors and patients face, according to a group of experts.

‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Christine Whelchel Recalls Why She Removed Her Wig on National TV

June 30th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

In less than a year, Christine Whelchel went from receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer to becoming a trailblazing “Jeopardy!” champion.

Adherence to Follow-up Care in Childhood Cancer Survivors Continues to be Subpar, Highlighting Need for More Resources to Increase Engagement

June 29th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

Findings from several studies have shown that childhood cancer survivors often stop attending much needed follow-up visits in the years following treatment.

How Not to Get Run Over by the Cancer Bus of Depression

June 23rd 2022

By William Ramshaw

Post-cancer depression sometimes makes me feel like I’m being run over by a bus, but here’s some advice on how to let it pass by.

Desperate Measures Have Led Patients With Cancer to Turn to Crowdfunding to Raise Money for Necessary Care

June 21st 2022

By Mark Cantrell

Many patients with cancer who have limited financial resources or high insurance co-pays have started to use crowdfunding campaigns to pay for the daunting bills associated with their treatment and subsequent care.

We Need To Talk About Cancer and Breast Health Before Age 40

June 20th 2022

By Lorelei Colbert

People are always shocked when I tell them I am a breast cancer survivor, highlighting the need to discuss the fact that people under the age of 40 can be diagnosed, too.

Cancer Survivors May Be the Best Advocates

June 16th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

The best advocate for a patient with cancer is someone who knows exactly what they're going through, noted a multiple myeloma survivor.

How Mindfulness Meditation May Help Ease Stress and Anxiety in Cancer Survivors, and Where to Start

June 15th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

As part of its Heal at Home series, CURE® collaborated with a clinical health psychologist at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to provide cancer survivors an easy-to-understand guide to start meditating.

I Must Trust the Process in Life After Cancer

June 15th 2022

By Steve Rubin

Seeing a friend meet up for a business meeting made me miss my fast-paced life before cancer, but reminded me to trust the process of where I am now.

I'm a Cancer Survivor... What Now?

June 15th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Although much has changed in the past two decades, more needs to be done to prepare cancer survivors for what happens after their treatments end.