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Patient With Stage 4 Lung Cancer Shares How She Uses Social Media

August 28th 2025

By Ryan Scott

Clara Mae Cirk, a 30-year-old who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, opens up about her journey and using social media as an outlet to educate others.

How Can We Stand Up to Cancer as Patients?

August 26th 2025

By Andy Winnegar

I share practical strategies for living well with cancer, from research and self-care to support, creativity, and wise giving.

Why Patients With Cancer ‘Have to Be Our Own Advocates’

August 26th 2025

By Kristen Dahlgren

Kristen Dahlgren of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition spoke with CURE about patients’ need to find reliable sources of information.

Could Cancer Vaccines Become a Reality Within the Next Decade?

August 21st 2025

By Kristen Dahlgren

Kristen Dahlgren of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition spoke with CURE about why she remains hopeful for the future or cancer vaccines.

What Happens When Kids in Families Affected by Cancer Return to School

August 20th 2025

By Alex Biese

CURE spoke with an expert about the needs of children in families living with cancer during back-to-school season.

Finding Support in Unexpected Places Through Hereditary Cancer Advocacy

August 19th 2025

By Georgia Hurst

I share how my friendship with advocate Amy Byer Shainman helped me navigate hereditary cancer, showing that real support comes from empath and honesty.

Back to School Time Creates ‘Perfect Storm’ For Families Facing Cancer

August 18th 2025

By Alex Biese

CURE spoke with a clinical social worker about issues faced by families dealing with cancer as kids return to school.

Contrave Boosts Weight Loss for Breast Cancer Survivors

August 17th 2025

By Spencer Feldman

Breast cancer survivors who lost ≤5% of body weight with diet and exercise experienced greater weight loss, improved function, and less pain with Contrave.

Support Program Offers Help for Parents Facing Pediatric Cancer

August 15th 2025

By Spencer Feldman

Dena Paluck, whose daughter Laura had osteosarcoma, volunteers with Hopeful Hearts to connect parents of children with cancer to support networks.

How Cancer Treatment Can Increase Risk for Other Conditions in Survivors

August 15th 2025

By Ryan Scott

Cancer treatments can speed up aging in survivors, according to research, which can contribute to a person's risk for conditions like heart disease.