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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.

Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Penile Cancer Subset

August 14th 2023, 3:00pm

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Certain patients with penile squamous cell carcinoma responded to therapy with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, according to recent research.

Intra-arterial Chemo May Better Outcomes for Pediatric Retinoblastoma

August 12th 2023, 2:00pm

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Using inter-arterial chemotherapy compared to intravenous chemotherapy may significantly improve globe salvage rates in children with advanced unilateral retinoblastoma.

Treatments, Patient Characteristics Affect Uveal Melanoma Survival

July 14th 2023, 1:00pm

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A new study identified the elements that could determine the overall survival of patients with the metastatic eye tumor, uveal melanoma.

Hope Is Paramount During Uveal Melanoma Treatment

June 26th 2023, 9:00pm

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An expert gives an overview of the treatment options for uveal melanoma, and why he considers hope to be an essential part of the care plan.

Drug Duo Represents ‘Potential Paradigm Shift’ for Rare Eye Cancer

April 25th 2023, 3:00pm

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Darovasertib plus Xalkori is showing promise for the treatment of patients with metastatic uveal melanoma, according to results from an ongoing study.

HPV Causes Multiple Cancers, Though Knowledge on the Connection Is Lagging

April 18th 2023, 9:00pm

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HPV vaccination rates and public knowledge about the connection between the virus and certain cancer types are below what they should be, research found.

Remaining Positive Amidst a Stage 4 Rare GI Cancer Diagnosis

April 14th 2023, 7:00pm

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After being given 2 years to live by her oncologist, a mother of two children is trying her best to protect her family — and herself — from thinking too negatively despite having rare gastrointestinal cancer.

FDA Approves Zynyz for Subset of Patients With Rare Skin Cancer

March 22nd 2023, 6:31pm

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This FDA approval of Zynyz was based on findings from a study which demonstrated that the therapy improves responses in patients with locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma.

Enhertu Provides Meaningful, Durable Responses in HER2-Expressing Solid Tumors

March 14th 2023, 9:00pm

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The phase 2 DESTINY-PanTumor02 trial included patients with HER2-expressing solid tumors such as bladder, pancreatic and rare tumors.

'Ugly Blessings’ and Blooming From Cancer’s Lessons

March 8th 2023, 4:00pm

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After being diagnosed with a rare cancer, I met some amazing people and have a new appreciation for life.