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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.

First Patient Enrolled Receives Kimmtrak in Phase 3 Uveal Melanoma Trial

December 16th 2024, 10:00pm

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The first patient was enrolled in a phase 3 trial for patients with non-metastatic uveal melanoma to either receive Kimmtrak or observation.

‘Golden Bachelor’ Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Ryne Sandberg’s Cancer Has Returned and More

December 13th 2024, 4:00pm

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From Gerry Turner announcing he has cancer to the return of a Chicago Cubs legend’s disease, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.

T-Cell Therapy With Lete-Cel Demonstrates Efficacy in Sarcoma Subtypes

November 23rd 2024, 3:00pm

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Researchers observed responses in patients with synovial sarcoma or myxoid/round cell liposarcoma treated with lete-cel.

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.