Genitourinary Cancers | Tumor

Patients Respond to the Ongoing Chemo Drug Shortage

July 26th 2023, 7:00pm

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We recently asked our audience of patients, survivors and caregivers about the ongoing cisplatin and carboplatin shortage. Here’s what they had to say.

Chemo Drug Shortage Requires a ‘Holistic Solution’

June 29th 2023, 7:00pm

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A chemotherapy shortage is resulting in altered treatment plans for many patients with cancer. CURE® spoke with experts about what that means for patients — and what they can do about it.

Chemo-Related Hearing Loss Is Common in Survivors of Testicular Cancer, Other Cancer Types

March 6th 2023, 10:00pm

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With 74% of testicular cancer survivors reporting hearing loss in a recent study, one expert advised patients to advocate for themselves and their hearing before, during and after cancer treatment with cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

Chemo-Related Hearing Loss May Have Emotional, Social Impacts in Testicular Cancer Survivors

January 12th 2023, 10:00pm

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Testicular cancer survivors who were treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy may have hearing loss or ringing of the ears, which may significantly affect certain parts of life including sleep and concentration, among other factors.

Testicular Cancer Survivorship Lasts a Lifetime

December 21st 2022, 4:00pm

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As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE® spoke with Michael J. Rovito, on behalf of the Testicular Cancer Foundation, about survivorship.

Triathlons Helped Three-Time Cancer Survivor 'Love Every Single Day' of His Life

December 8th 2022, 8:00pm

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Robert Atteberry never gave up, even after three cancer diagnoses, and has found a motivation and passion for competing in triathlons during survivorship.

Patients With Testicular Cancer ‘Should Not Shy Away’ from Seeking Mental Health Services

December 7th 2022, 4:00pm

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Study findings showed that anxiety and depression may not decrease over time in patients with testicular cancer, emphasizing the importance of discussing symptoms with cancer teams.

Age, Treatment Type May Increase Mental and Sexual Side Effects Among Testicular Cancer Survivors

December 5th 2022, 4:00pm

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Testicular cancer survivors should talk with their care team if they are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or sexual dysfunction.

ESPN Analyst Dick Vitale Announces He is Cancer-Free, WHO Deems Firefighting a Cancer-Causing Profession and More

August 19th 2022, 3:00pm

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From ESPN analyst Dick Vitale announcing he is cancer-free months following a lymphoma diagnosis to a Speedo-clad race in South Africa to raise awareness for cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Staying Aware With Self-Checks After Surviving Testicular Cancer

March 4th 2022, 2:00pm

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During his college years, Matt Froestad received the diagnosis not once but twice following self-exams.