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Patients With Cancer, Caregivers Detail the Unexpected Lessons They Learned From Their Disease

October 10th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to gather insight into what unexpected lessons cancer has taught them. Here’s what they had to say.

Patients With Cancer Speak Up About the Types of Independence They Lost Because of Their Disease

October 4th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to see how cancer-related pain or treatment-related side effects interfered with their ability to be independent. Here’s what they had to say.

Life After Cancer: I’m Embracing the New Me

October 3rd 2022

By Patti McGee

It’s been 20 years since my cancer diagnosis, and in that time, I’ve changed significantly.

‘Freezing’ Nerves May Effectively Treat Post-Mastectomy Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors

September 29th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

A procedure that targets and freezes nerves that were damaged during a mastectomy may be a safe and effective method of relieving pain in breast cancer survivors.

Cancer Taught Me to Be OK With Things I Can No Longer Do

September 26th 2022

By Khevin Barnes

I’m surviving cancer while getting older, too — that means I can no longer do some of the things I did when I was younger.

A String of Medical Appointments Made Me Realize My Fear of Cancer Recurrence

September 19th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

I never thought I’d admit experiencing fear of cancer recurrence, but at a recent medical appointment I realized that I struggle with this fear daily.

20 Years of Cancer Survivorship Care Plans: From a Piece of Paper to a Process

September 8th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

The time after cancer treatment can be overwhelming, but great progress in survivorship care plans over the past two decades has provided better guidance for an easier transition.

Overcoming the Fear of Cancer Recurrence

September 8th 2022

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

For many cancer survivors, a dark cloud hangs over them after treatment ends, as they fear their disease coming back.

Awareness of Risk for Heart Disease May Mitigate Underdiagnosis in Childhood Cancer Survivors

September 7th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

It is important for cancer survivors to know their risk of developing heart disease, even years after treatment has ended, as they may be underdiagnosed or undertreated for them.

Advocating for Reproductive Health in Cancer Survivorship

September 7th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Some cancer survivors might not have had the opportunity to preserve fertility prior to cancer treatment, leaving them unable to family plan.