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The Hidden Cost of Cancer: Time Toxicities and Insurance Delays

June 30th 2025

By Ryan Scott

Dr. Alexandra Zaleta discusses how most cancer patients face prior authorization delays, despite 95% being approved, highlighting the need for reform.

Living with Cancer Taught Me Strength, Wage Theft Taught Me Silence

June 29th 2025

By Nathalie Jean

Diagnosed with incurable cancer in her 20s, Nathalie Jean rebuilt broken systems in public service — only to face wage theft and silence after success.

What Does National Cancer Survivors Month Mean to You?

June 29th 2025

By Ryan Scott

CURE asked cancer survivors, thrivers, advocates, and those whose lives have been touched by cancer: what does National Cancer Survivors Month mean to you?

This Wasn't the Plan: When the World Shifted After Cancer

June 28th 2025

By Ajay Shanker Mishra

At age 19, I was a medical student with big dreams — until stage 4 blood cancer changed everything, leading to a journey of resilience and quiet hope.

A Reflection on Hope from a Cancer Survivor

June 27th 2025

By Felicia Mitchell

I share how hope, even when uncertain, helped me through cancer and honors its role in balancing realism, resilience and emotional survival.

A Veteran Reflects on CAR T-Cell Therapy and Isolation

June 27th 2025

By Mark Daniels

Mark Daniels, 83, credits CAR T-cell therapy and compassionate care for helping him overcome lymphoma and endure the isolating treatment toll.

Saying No to Shapewear After a Double Mastectomy

June 27th 2025

By Laura Yeager

After having a double mastectomy to rid myself of cancer, I’m less picky about how I look and won’t be wearing uncomfortable shapewear for a wedding.

A Cancer Thriver Breaks Down Her Definition of Survivorship

June 26th 2025

By Valarie Traynham

Valarie Traynham shares what survivorship means to her, and how the definition has evolved after her diagnosis, during National Cancer Survivors Month.

A New Digital Platform Aims to Expand Access to Early Oncology Trials

June 23rd 2025

By Ryan Scott

The START Hope Hub is a robust digital platform designed to break down barriers to early-phase clinical trial access for those with cancer.

How Insurance Red Tape Threatens Timely Cancer Care

June 17th 2025

By Ryan Scott

A study explores how prior authorization requirements; coverage stoppages and other red tape can generate barriers to life saving therapies in cancer care.