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Resiliency Through the Eyes of a Child

November 12th 2015

A little insight into what kids see when you don't know they're looking, and how I came in second place to Thomas Edison.

Choosing Health Insurance Plans as a Cancer Survivor

October 28th 2015

By Testicular Cancer Society

Lack of insurance is one of the greatest barriers to access to health care.

Survivors, Patients Face Challenges in the Workplace

October 20th 2015

By Kelly Johnson

While nearly 70 percent of patients and survivors agreed that working helps in their treatment and recovery, they acknowledged that cancer is accompanied by particular challenges in the workplace.

The Longest Year

October 7th 2015

Male breast cancer survivor Khevin Barnes looks back on the longest year of his life.

A View From a Young Lung Cancer Survivor: Genomic Testing Provides Hope

September 26th 2015

By Andrew J. Roth

To gain a patient's perspective on the Genomics of Young Lung Cancer Study and the importance of genomic testing, we spoke with Corey Wood, a 23-year-old trial participant and lung cancer survivor.

A Round of Applause for Cancer Survivors

September 26th 2015

Anyone who has ever been a part of a Relay for Life event knows the smiles that show up when we take our victory lap to the cheers of loved ones and other survivors.

Acupuncture Could Cool Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors

September 17th 2015

By Kelly Johnson

Electroacupuncture produced larger placebo and smaller nocebo effects than did gabapentin for treating hot flashes among breast cancer survivors.

Patients, Survivors Celebrate Life & Liberty With Hope and Perseverance

September 15th 2015

By Kelly Johnson

More than 4,000 patients, survivors, loved ones, nurses and doctors gathered at Liberty State Park on September 12.

Kim Statham Ringen on the Importance of Meeting Other Survivors

September 11th 2015

By Kim Statham Ringen

Kim Statham Ringen, DVM DACVIM (Oncology), a CURE contributor who is currently surviving stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, discusses the importance of meeting other cancer survivors.

Susan Krigel on the Effect of Fear of Recurrence on Quality of Life

September 3rd 2015

By Susan Krigel

Susan Krigel, from the Midwest Cancer Alliance, discusses the effect of fear of recurrence on a cancer survivor's quality of life.