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"CURE Moment" at Fiesta Bowl Recognizes Those Affected by Cancer

January 22nd 2016

By Andrew J. Roth

Shannon Kerr isn't shy about proclaiming her status as a cancer survivor. At the 2016 Battlefrog Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Kerr was joined by a stadium full of fans in drawing attention to the disease and the toll it can take.

For One Survivor, Melanoma Is the Source of Great Fear — and New Goals

January 21st 2016

By Kate Beland

I am not fearless. But, despite all that this disease has taken from me, I will fight to take something back.

Mary McCabe on the Need for Personalized Survivorship Care

January 16th 2016

By Mary McCabe

McCabe addressed this topic and others in her talk, "Models of Delivery" at the 2016 Cancer Survivorship Symposium in San Francisco.

Women Experience Long-Term Neuropathy After Chemotherapy, Leading to Falls

January 12th 2016

By Lauren M. Green

"Women with peripheral neuropathy reported significantly lower physical functioning, significantly more difficulty with tasks of daily living, and nearly twice as many of the women with neuropathy experienced a fall in the last year," says Kerri Winters-Stone.

Low-Income Breast Cancer Survivors Experience Better Outcomes With Counseling, Tailored Plan

January 12th 2016

By Andrew J. Roth

"Low-income women tend to have less access to high-quality health care, along with unique needs and concerns," says Rose C. Maly.

A Lifelong Journey: What It Means to Survive Melanoma

January 9th 2016

By Sonya Collins

Surviving melanoma can mean lifelong skin checks, scars and, in some cases, long-term medical treatment.

Avoiding the Panic Button: Recovering After Cancer

January 6th 2016

By Tara Haelle

A wide range of therapies are available to help cancer survivors through recovery, such as meditation, yoga, animal therapy, or art, theater or music therapy.

From Vigilance to Wellness: Striving for Good Overall Health After Cancer

December 18th 2015

By Tara Haelle

For survivors of cancer, screening intensively for recurrences may be less beneficial than simply striving for good overall health.

Many Survivors of Melanoma Do Not Perform Thorough Skin Exams

December 3rd 2015

By Kelly Johnson

Many patients who have had melanoma do not conduct regular skin self-examinations, and those who do check themselves do not use sufficient tools or techniques.

Choose to be a Survivor

November 14th 2015

With a cancer scare, it is easy to tiptoe around the word.