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.

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.

‘No One-Size-Fits-All’ Treatment for Patients with TGCT

July 8th 2024, 3:00pm

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One expert explains the importance of a multidisciplinary care team for patients with TGCT.

TGCT Quality of Life Impact ‘Can Be Quite Similar’ to Cancer

July 8th 2024, 3:00pm

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TGCT is a non-malignant tumor, but one expert explained how it can similarly affect patients.

Explaining TGCT, the Rare Tumor Causing Pain and Limited Joint Mobility

July 8th 2024, 3:00pm

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Tenosynovial giant cell tumors are not malignant but can impact patients’ quality of life, as one expert explained.