CURE Fall 2022

How the Name Change to Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Affected People With the Disease

September 23, 2022

Article

A decision to rename myeloproliferative neoplasms led to a plethora of developments in a space where there was once little interest.

Moving the Needle for Maintenance Cancer Treatment

September 22, 2022

Article

Editor's Page

Maintenance therapy helps deter undetectable cancer that may exist after initial treatment.

Diminished Sexual Health Should Not Be a Price Paid to Survive Lung Cancer

September 21, 2022

Article

Three out of four women with lung cancer reported experiencing moderate to severe sexual dysfunction, a survey shows.

How One Nonprofit Aims to Lend a Helpful Paw to Help Patients With Cancer Care for Their Pets

September 20, 2022

Article

Pets may be like family to some individuals but caring for them during illnesses such as cancer may force some to make a difficult decision.

A Shift in Focus for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

September 20, 2022

Article

Feature

Years ago, the goal of head and neck cancer treatment was strictly focused on a cure. Now, there has been a slight change in approach to improve survival rates while preserving quality of life.

Maintenance Therapy the 'Biggest Breakthrough in Decades' for Ovarian Cancer

September 15, 2022

Article

Feature

Although maintenance treatments have helped patients with ovarian cancer live longer, experts note there are still some unmet needs that must be addressed.

Few Patients With Breast Cancer Are Educated on Treatments' Affects on Sexual Health

August 08, 2022

Article

Although very few patients are informed about the effects that breast cancer treatments may have on their sexual health, many patients expressed wanting that information throughout all stages of their treatment, according to study findings.

Sarcoma Deserves More Attention in the Spotlight

July 20, 2022

Article

Even in the public health shadows of the more common cancers like breast cancer, for the few but strong patients with a sarcoma diagnosis, we are obligated to spread awareness, restore hope and with specialist care, ensure the best possible outcomes.

Backtracking Is Allowed in Cancer Care

July 15, 2022

Article

If I make a wrong turn while hiking, I backtrack until I find my way again. I’ve decided that it’s OK to do the same thing when it comes to finding a cancer care team.

When Dealing With Cancer, Don’t Treat Your Spouse Like a Therapist

July 05, 2022

Article

While my wife has been an amazing caregiver throughout my cancer experience, I realized that it was not fair for her to continually be on the receiving end of all my negative emotions.

There Shouldn’t Be a First Class and Economy Class When It Comes to Life-Saving Cancer Treatments

June 24, 2022

Article

I can’t imagine my daughter not getting important cancer treatments because we could not afford it or because insurance denied it. Unfortunately, that is the situation for many patients.