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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.

‘You Have More Options’: Treatment Beyond Surgery for TGCT

July 8th 2024, 3:00pm

Video

Systemic therapy and active surveillance can be viable options for patients with TGCT, as one expert explained.

My Rare Cervical Cancer Community

June 28th 2024, 1:00pm

Article

Having an unwavering cancer community on Facebook has given me strength, which all started after they sent a teal blanket to me.

Making the Most of Life Despite Having Stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma

June 6th 2024, 1:16pm

Article

Even though I will never be cancer-free from cholangiocarcinoma, I’m ready to face the next chapter in my life and make the most of it.

Chemo and IMRT Leads to Promising Outcomes in Vulvar Cancer

May 20th 2024, 9:00pm

Article

Most patients with locally advanced vulvar cancer who received chemotherapy and IMRT experienced a disappearance of their cancer.

TIL Therapy Promising in Uveal Melanoma, Tool Predicts Responders

April 17th 2024, 3:00pm

Article

A type of therapy that involves “liberating” T cells from a suppressive tumor environment showed promise in the treatment of patients with uveal melanoma.

Appreciating Life More Than a Career After Cancer

March 21st 2024, 5:00pm

Article

When life hands you cancer lemons, what flavored lemonade do you make?

Caregivers Are The ‘Mouthpiece’ For Patients in Clinical Trials

March 21st 2024, 3:00pm

Article

One expert explains how caregivers are a vital part of the care team during a clinical trial.

The Scanxiety Wait During Cancer is the Hardest Part

March 20th 2024, 5:00pm

Article

The waiting in between scans heightens my scanxiety, even though I've had no evidence of disease for 2 1/2 years.

Whatif: The Bad and the Good of Cancer

March 14th 2024, 9:00pm

Article

Of all the bad whatifs about cancer that creep into my ear, what if I turned them into positive whatifs?

Gut Bacteria May Boost Immunotherapy Responses in Some Rare Cancers

March 6th 2024, 4:00pm

Article

In some patients with rare cancers, certain strains of gut bacteria could boost responses to immunotherapy combinations, researchers established.