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CURE’s sarcoma page features the latest cancer news and updates on sarcoma Through articles, videos, podcasts, and more, CURE brings readers the insights of experts, cancer survivors, patients, and advocates to ensure everyone is up to date in sarcoma.

I Am a Strong Believer of Giving Patients with Cancer Hope

April 19th 2021, 4:00pm

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For the patient with a rare cancer, such as sarcoma, finding hope can be especially problematic, writes a cancer surgeon. Making patients hopeful, he writes, about their medical journey is as important as the medical components of treatment.

Managing the Stress of Medical Leave and Insurance Forms

April 15th 2021, 4:00pm

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Navigating medical leave and insurance forms can be nerve-wracking and feel high stakes for some, writes a cancer survivor. Here, he offers advice on how to manage that stress.

How a Young Patient With Cancer Made Me a Better Nurse

April 13th 2021, 4:00pm

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An oncology nurse recalls how a young patient with Ewing sarcoma she helped care for taught her about bravery and being honest with patients. Here, she writes how he made her a better nurse.

Arkansas Teen Learns to Run Again After Losing Leg to Bone Cancer, Man Loses 115 Pounds After His Wife’s Death From Ovarian Cancer, and More

April 9th 2021, 3:00pm

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From a high school track runner learning how to run again after a leg amputation due to bone cancer to a father adopting a healthier lifestyle to lose 115 pounds after losing his wife to ovarian cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Don’t Look Back in Anger At Cancer

December 9th 2020, 5:00pm

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Holding onto the anger that a cancer diagnosis provides can be a ruinous exercise, here's how one cancer fighter tries not to look back at his cancer with anger.

Don't Take The Changes After Treatment For Cancer Personally

November 17th 2020, 5:00pm

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Physical and mental changes from your cancer treatment will be a natural occurrence, so don't take it personally.

Dinosaurs Had Cancer Too, Former 'Survivor' Contestant Receiving Cancer Treatment, and More

August 7th 2020, 7:01pm

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From the recent discovery of osteosarcoma in a dinosaur bone to NFL player Nate Solder opting out of the upcoming season for health concerns, here’s what’s making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Part of the Gang

July 6th 2020, 8:00pm

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No longer were cancer fighters on another planet. We were right there with you, commiserating through the hardships and sharing the latest entertainment finds to help pass the time.

NFL Hall of Famer Receives Aggressive Cancer Diagnosis, FDA Asks Companies to Recall Metformin Due Presence of Chemical Linked to Cancer, and More

June 5th 2020, 8:51pm

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From the Food and Drug Administration asking pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily recall metformin, a type 2 diabetes medication, as it contains high levels of the cancer-causing contaminant NDMA to an NHL team’s fanbase showing support to a player as he finishes treatment for Ewing sarcoma, here’s what is making the headlines in the cancer space this week.

FDA Approves Pomalyst for AIDs-Related or HIV-Negative Kaposi Sarcoma

May 15th 2020, 5:36pm

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The Food and Drug Administration approved the first new treatment option for Kaposi sarcoma in more than 20 years.