Fall 2017 | CURE

November 11, 2017

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November 08, 2017

In the fall issue of CURE, several feature stories have a commonality involving key principles of humanity that are often compromised for those living with cancer.

November 08, 2017

November 07, 2017

IN THIS ISSUE OF CURE® magazine, we celebrate a first. In March, the immunotherapy Bavencio (avelumab) became the first treatment approved by the FDA specifically to treat the rare skin disease Merkel cell carcinoma, a neuroendocrine cancer of the skin.

November 07, 2017

An oncology nurse learns what it’s like to have cancer — and uses the experience to improve the way patients are treated.

November 06, 2017

An antibody–drug conjugate is being tested in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

November 04, 2017

When does a patient become a survivor of cancer? Some believe it’s at the moment of diagnosis, but others disagree.

November 02, 2017

Cancer during pregnancy challenges the entire family.

November 01, 2017

Women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant can undergo treatment that is tailored to protect their babies’ safety.

October 28, 2017

Hypnosis can reduce side effects and stress for patients with cancer, and even substitute for anesthesia during some surgeries.

October 25, 2017

Programs that help improve physical appearance during cancer treatment may do even more to lift patients’ spirits.

October 25, 2017

An immunotherapy finally gives doctors an approved weapon to fight Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and still mysterious skin cancer.

October 24, 2017

Author Shannon Benish knows what really makes a difference during a cancer journey. She saw her daughter, Erin, through hers, which began with a diagnosis at age 11 and led to remission and life as a healthy teenager.

October 21, 2017

When treated for cancer, young patients don’t always get the information they need from doctors.

October 19, 2017

Socioeconomic status, race and other disparities among patients can affect cancer treatments and outcomes. Researchers are working to change that.