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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.

Treatment for a Rare Form of Eye Cancer Has Shifted From Removing the Eye to Preserving Vision and Extending Lives, Says Expert

September 1st 2022, 12:30pm

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An expert provides insight on how primary uveal melanoma is often treated and sheds some light on an unmet need in treating the eye cancer.

Early Findings of Novel Agent Show Promise in Treating Rare Blood Cancer

August 31st 2022, 9:05pm

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Patients with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasms can enroll in the ongoing CADENZA trial, which is investigating the safety and efficacy of the novel agent pivekimab sunirine in patients with the rare blood cancer.

Imfinzi-Novel Drug Combination Elicits Effective Responses in a Group of Patients With Metastatic Sarcomas

August 10th 2022, 9:00pm

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Treatment with a combination of Imfinzi and the novel drug tremelimumab demonstrated promising results in certain patients with advanced or metastatic sarcoma, which are rare cancers of the bone and soft tissue.

What Is Uveal Melanoma?

July 27th 2022, 2:31pm

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Here is a breakdown of some of the important information surrounding uveal melanoma, an extremely rare form of cancer.

Sarcoma Deserves More Attention in the Spotlight

July 20th 2022, 3:00pm

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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.

Trial Launched to Investigate Novel Triplet Therapy in Treatment of Rare Gastric or Esophageal Cancer

July 13th 2022, 9:00pm

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The manufacturer of one of the cancer treatments announced that it is also participating in clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of their product in colorectal and endometrial cancer.

I Was Blindsided by a Cancer I’ve Never Heard Of

May 24th 2022, 9:00pm

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I was told that I would miscarry my pregnancy, but continued to feel more pregnant, leading to my molar pregnancy diagnosis — a condition I’ve never heard of before. 

‘Today Show’ Anchor Hoda Kotb Discusses Fertility Issues Following Cancer Diagnosis, Pfizer Pulls Blood Pressure Drugs Due to Cancer Concerns and More

March 25th 2022, 3:00pm

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From Pfizer issuing a voluntary recall of three blood pressure drugs due to a high level of a cancer-causing chemical to “Today Show” co-ancho Hoda Kotb discussing her struggles with fertility after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

Cancer Advocacy Helps Ease Nerves and Uncertainty, Says One Patient

March 14th 2022, 12:30pm

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A patient’s experience with polycythemia vera — a rare blood cancer — led to her becoming an advocate for others to help ease all the nerves and uncertainty that many patients face when they hear they have cancer.

Trial to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Novel Drug for Extremely Rare Cancer Begins Enrolling Patients

March 10th 2022, 10:00pm

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The rare cancer, known as adenoid cystic carcinoma, is diagnosed in fewer than 1,500 people in the United States each year and is often found in the salivary glands, a part of the body associated with helping a person swallow and digest food.