Rare Cancers | Tumor

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.

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

March 10th 2022, 10:00pm

Article

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.

Novel Monoclonal Antibody Injection May Address Significant Unmet Need in Patients With Rare Tumor

March 7th 2022, 2:19pm

Article

As surgery is the current standard of care for patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor, the potential to add another treatment option with fewer complications may dramatically help patients with this rare tumor.

Leptomeningeal Disease: A Rare Cancer Metastasis

March 2nd 2022, 8:00pm

Article

The number of people developing leptomeningeal disease is increasing for the same reason that diagnoses of brain metastases are on the rise: People are living longer, giving cancer more time to spread.

My Only Gift From Cancer: a New View on Life

February 28th 2022, 8:00pm

Article

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I thought of only two things: my loved ones and how much time I had left with them.

Louis Vuitton Designer Virgil Abloh Died of a Rare Cancer

November 29th 2021, 2:45pm

Article

Virgil Abloh, founder of Off-White and Louis Vuitton’s first Black creative director, died of cardiac angiosarcoma this Sunday.

Pregnancy During Cancer: Treating Two Patients, Not One

October 19th 2021, 9:00pm

Article

Oncologists are learning that cancer can be treated during pregnancy with relative safety in the second and third trimester.

The Importance of Genomic Testing: How One Survivor Became Cancer-Free After Being Given Four Weeks to Live

October 7th 2021, 3:00pm

Podcast

One survivor explains how joining a clinical trial for an experimental drug saved his life after he was informed that he only had four weeks to live. Keith Taggart shares his story in this episode of the “CURE® Talks Cancer” podcast.

You Can’t Turn Off Cancer Survivors’ Guilt

September 20th 2021, 9:00pm

Article

People without cancer may not understand the guilt survivors feel when their disease improves and others take a turn for the worse.

Reevaluating Treatment for Penile Cancer to Avoid Surgery

September 16th 2021, 3:00pm

Article

A first-of-its-kind trial underway in patients with penile cancer may lead to a more effective therapy sequence, potentially avoiding unnecessary surgery.

Looking Forward: Patients With Genetic Mutations Are Empowered to Make Plans

August 6th 2021, 9:00pm

Article

Knowing they’ve inherited a genetic mutation for stomach or breast cancer gives patients the power to plan ahead.