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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.

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.

Libtayo Shows Survival Benefit In CSCC After Year Follow Up

October 28th 2023, 7:00pm

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A recent phase 2 study showed promising survival improvements with neoadjuvant Libtayo in patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma after a year and a half follow up.

Taking My Cancer Experience at Face Value

October 18th 2023, 10:00pm

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After multiple cancer surgeries, I'm now more confident than I was when I was living on "easy street."

Mohs Surgery Offers ‘Survival Advantage’ in Early Merkel Cell Carcinoma

September 22nd 2023, 7:00pm

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Mohs micrographic surgery offered better survival outcomes for patients with early-stage Merkel cell carcinoma, compared with wide local excision.

Cases of Merkel Cell Carcinoma, ‘a Cancer of Older Adults’ are Rising

September 21st 2023, 9:00pm

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Merkel cell carcinoma made headlines with the death of Jimmy Buffett. It’s rare and dangerous, and cases are becoming more common.