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.

Social Media and Rare Cancers: Stay Informed, But Tread With Caution

August 5th 2021, 3:00pm

Podcast

Social media and the internet as a whole can offer a wealth of information and connections for patients with cancer, especially those with rarer diseases. However, patients should always bring the online advice to their health care team, says Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju.

Exploring Potential Treatment Options for Rare Cancers

August 4th 2021, 1:01pm

Article

Read more about the current research for the disease, as well as how these advances impact the patients diagnosed with it.

Life With von Hippel-Lindau Disease

August 3rd 2021, 1:00pm

Article

Patients with this rare genetic condition develop tumors in various parts of their body, throughout their lifetime, requiring a multidisciplinary care team and constant screening and management.

Molar Pregnancy Survivor Shares Her Rare Cancer Story

July 29th 2021, 12:00am

Article

It wasn’t just a miscarriage, it was a rare type of cancer called choriocarcinoma.

Novel App Informs Patients With Cancer of Unknown Primary

July 27th 2021, 9:00pm

Article

An online tool developed by oncologists for this rare diagnosis individualizes survival estimates, resulting in candid discussions and better decision-making.

Giving Hope: Research on Rare Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Options

July 27th 2021, 6:00pm

Article

Study findings from China show that a new treatment option improves survival outcomes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma, but can U.S. populations expect similar results?

From Tested to Transformed

June 1st 2021, 4:00pm

Article

A survivor of fibrosarcoma shares his journey through treatment and how he learned to build strength and confidence after the ordeal physically changed his face.

Next-Generation Sequencing Appears Significantly Beneficial for Patients with Advanced Cancer and Cancer of Unknown Primary

May 18th 2021, 9:00pm

Article

Recently published data support the use of next-generation sequencing as a standard practice in patients with advanced cancer and cancer of an unknown primary location, according to the study’s authors.

Patients with Rare Cancers Offer Others Who May Be Facing a Similar Diagnosis Advice

May 10th 2021, 6:00pm

Article

On social media, CURE® recently asked its readers with rare cancers what advice they would offer to fellow patients with a similar diagnosis. Here’s what they shared.

No One Ever Sees a Cancer Diagnosis Coming, Especially When it Involves Their Penis

January 26th 2021, 7:00pm

Article

A cancer survivor writes about how he, like many, was blindsided by his diagnosis and what it was like to receive treatment for a rare disease: penile cancer.