Summer 2016 | CURE

August 31, 2016

YONDELIS (trabectedin) and HALAVEN (eribulin) are the first chemotherapies originally derived from marine life, although they are now synthetically made. Both drugs are approved for the treatment of liposarcoma, and Yondelis also for the treatment of leiomyosarcoma.

August 30, 2016

Letters from you, our readers.

August 30, 2016

The cleanliness of drinking water can vary, so for those who are immunocompromised, it can be a good idea to take precautions.

August 30, 2016

A nonprofit is partnering with performance artists to stimulate end-of-life discussions.

August 29, 2016

Thousands of first responders and citizens developed cancer following the September 11 terror attacks.

August 29, 2016

After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a PR executive created on online database where patients can connect with others who share their diagnosis and also get reliable information.

August 29, 2016

After their use skyrocketed, the FDA placed regulations on electronic cigarettes, gaining praise from many cancer organizations.

August 26, 2016

TV star Shannen Doherty discusses some of the rough times she went through during her breast cancer battle.

August 26, 2016

Deborah S. Derman created an adult coloring book to help patients cope with difficult times.

August 26, 2016

There are many promising and important points in Vice President Biden's Cancer Moonshot, but Len Lichtenfeld believes that prioritizing clinical trials is one of the more vital ones.

August 25, 2016

Virginia nurses raised awareness about skin cancer risk by evaluating people’s faces for sun damage.

August 25, 2016

Serving as a caregiver to a loved one with cancer is particularly challenging, and training could make the experience more manageable.

August 24, 2016

With growing evidence that they can help patients and their families heal, art installations and exhibits are becoming more prevalent in cancer centers.

August 24, 2016

August 23, 2016

The 50 cancers under the umbrella of soft tissue sarcoma are marked by genetic chaos, and a growing understanding of these mutations may lead to new treatments.

August 23, 2016

Evolving strategies for the elimination of nausea and vomiting are making treatment more comfortable for many patients with cancer.

August 23, 2016

The treatment paradigm for soft tissue sarcomas is changing as the condition is becoming better understood.

August 23, 2016

For military veterans with cancer, obtaining government-funded health care can constitute a tough fight.

August 22, 2016

Visits from trained therapy animals and their handlers can boost the moods of patients undergoing treatment for cancer.