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CURE’s rare cancers page is a go-to resource for oncology news and updates in the world of rare cancers Here, readers will find cancer articles, videos, podcasts, and more with expert insight into the latest treatments and research in rare cancers.

A Revolution in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors

Patients with neuroendocrine tumors have more treatment options than ever before.

3 Cycles of Chemo as Beneficial as 6 in Pediatric Retinoblastoma

November 12th 2024, 4:12pm

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Three cycles of chemotherapy were found to face similar results as six cycles among children with retinoblastoma, a type of cancer of the eye.

James Van Der Beek Opens Up About Colorectal Cancer, U.S. Congressman Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and More

November 8th 2024, 4:00pm

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From James Van Der Beek spreading awareness about colorectal cancer at a younger age to Gerry Connolly’s recent esophageal cancer diagnosis, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

ctDNA Testing Helps Predict Recurrence in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

October 8th 2024, 9:00pm

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Among patients with Merkel cell carcinoma, using ctDNA testing may help with watching the disease for potential recurrences and those who are high-risk.

FDA Accepts Supplemental New Drug Application for Cabometyx in Pancreatic NETs

August 7th 2024, 7:00pm

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The FDA will review an application for Cabometyx as a potential treatment for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors after findings from a phase 3 trial.

Feeling Imposter Syndrome in the Cancer Community

August 6th 2024, 5:00pm

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Understanding how I fit in matters to me but figuring out my identity in the cancer space is not always easy.

Shirley Chung, Christina Pazsitzky Announce Cancer Diagnoses, ‘MadTV’ Actress Dies and More

August 2nd 2024, 3:00pm

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From “Top Chef’” Shirley Chung and comedian Christina Pazsitzky announcing their diagnoses to Erica Ash’s death from the disease, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Finding My Cancer Community Was a Serendipitous Experience

July 23rd 2024, 1:00pm

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I was thankful to find the Imerman Angels after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Finding A Community of Hope in the Midst of Cancer

July 22nd 2024, 1:00pm

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When it comes to life — and cancer — there is strength in numbers. I learned this after joining a cancer support group that offered me hope.

13 Things I’ve Learned in 2 Years With 2 Cancer Types

July 9th 2024, 5:00pm

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I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors two years ago, but I’ve learned a lifetime of lessons since.

Nurse Tells Patients with TGCT to Speak Out About Pain

July 8th 2024, 3:00pm

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Patients with TGCT are encouraged to honestly discuss their pain with their care teams.