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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.

The Scanxiety Wait During Cancer is the Hardest Part

March 20th 2024, 5:00pm

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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

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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

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

Lutathera Plus Sandostatin Boosts Outcomes in Advanced NETs

March 5th 2024, 10:00pm

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Lutathera plus Sandostatin improved progression-free survival in patients with advanced gastric neuroendocrine tumors, research showed.

Thinking Outside the Box With a Rare Cancer

March 3rd 2024, 6:00pm

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After reading about breast cancer and aromatase inhibitors, a light went on for me about my leiomyosarcoma diagnosis.

Presurgical Chemo Improved Penile Cancer Survival

February 27th 2024, 2:00pm

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Patients with locally advanced penile squamous cell carcinoma who responded to neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by consolidative lymphadenectomy experienced improved long-term survival outcomes.

Shannen Doherty Discusses IVF, ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s Cancer to Be Shown on New Show and More

January 5th 2024, 4:00pm

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From Shannen Doherty discussing in-vitro fertilization before breast cancer to "Chickadee" Cardwell's cancer experience to be featured on an upcoming TV series, here's what's happening in the oncology space this week.

Cancer, Though Ferocious, Has Not Conquered My Spirit

December 18th 2023, 10:00pm

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After being diagnosed with stage 3 liposarcoma, my life’s choices came sharply into focus.

I Had Appendix Cancer Years After an Appendectomy

November 3rd 2023, 9:00pm

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When I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at the “stump” of my appendix, I was surprised, considering I had my appendix removed more than a decade ago.

After Cancer, I Focus on the View Ahead

November 2nd 2023, 1:00pm

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I was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2007, and it shaped who I am today.