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Brush Up on Oral Hygiene After Cancer

December 7th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

It is important for survivors to maintain healthy oral hygiene because they face increased risk of dental problems.

Finding the Right Cancer-Related Information

December 6th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

The internet is flooded with information for cancer survivors, and it is vital they recognize the reliable sources from those that are not.

Fertility Discussions Help Cancer Survivors Preserve the Next Phase of Their Life

December 5th 2022

By Julie Scott, D.N.P., ANP-B C

Fertility may be affected due to cancer treatment, altering the way survivors move on to their next phase of life — parenthood.

Cancer Survivorship Superstitions: Can a Delayed Mammogram Be Catastrophic?

November 23rd 2022

By Felicia Mitchell

A routine can feel so comfortable that change is hard. So, when my annual mammogram and cancer checkup was delayed, I tried hard not to sweat the small stuff.

High Sugar Intake May Lead to Premature Aging in Childhood Cancer Survivors

November 22nd 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Childhood cancer survivors who had high daily sugar intake — especially when it came to sweetened beverages — had an increased risk of premature aging-related health complications, according to recent research.

How Can Cancer Survivors Learn to ‘Let It Be?’

November 17th 2022

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

As a cancer survivor, I can relate to the lyrics of the Beatles’ song, “Let it Be.”

Patients With Cancer, Survivors and Caregivers Open Up About Being 'Cancer Ghosted'

November 14th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to see if they had people in their life cut off communication after a cancer diagnosis, sometimes known as “cancer ghosting.” Here’s what they had to say.  

Veteran Offers Advice to Other Military Personnel With Cancer: ‘There’s Nothing Worse Than Trying to Tough It Out’

November 11th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

After being diagnosed with sarcoma while deployed overseas, military veteran Brandi Benson realized the importance of speaking up about health complications.

Cancer Is Sometimes a Social Crutch in Conversations, But Should It Be?

November 7th 2022

By Steve Rubin

For years, many of my conversations have revolved around my cancer. Now that I’m in the survivorship phase, I’m trying to be more mindful of these interactions.

From Volunteer to Patient to Advocate: How a Breast Cancer Survivor’s Life Has Changed Over the Years

November 3rd 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

A woman without a family history of breast cancer shares how she went from volunteering at breast cancer walks to one day finding herself in the shoes of someone living with the disease.