Survivorship | News

The ‘New Normal’ of Food After Chemo

June 17th 2023

By Doris Helene White

While my taste buds have returned to normal after cancer treatment, my desire to cook and eat has not.

The Inequity of Cancer Survival

June 16th 2023

By Khevin Barnes

I’ve learned that “survivor’s guilt” can be another symptom of our disease.

Surviving Four Cancer Diagnoses

June 14th 2023

I didn’t expect to be diagnosed with cancer, never mind end up with four diagnoses over the years. Here is what I learned along the way.

Unintended Weight Loss May Be the First Sign of Cancer

June 8th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

For patients with a history of cancer or who are genetically predisposed to it — as well as the general population — unintended weight loss may be the first sign of the disease, research showed.

Hair: A Bold, Bald Statement During Cancer

May 31st 2023

By Doris Helene White

I lost my hair during cancer treatment, but now that it’s growing back, I no longer obviously look like a patient.

Mothering a Child in Cancer Survivorship

May 24th 2023

By Debbie Legault

As a mom, I have the “worry gene,” though it got much worse when my daughter was diagnosed with cancer.

When the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Becomes Detrimental to Health

May 23rd 2023

By Bonnie Annis

For the past nine years, I’ve struggled with waves of overwhelming fear of cancer recurrence. I knew I had an issue, but until recently, wasn’t aware of how much fear was affecting my life.

I Got Through Cancer With Help From Friends

May 22nd 2023

By Joe Bullock

I was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, and am extremely grateful for the people I met along the way.

The ‘Toxicity of Cancer’ Includes Lifetime Economic, Non-Financial Costs in AYAs

May 22nd 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The costs related to a cancer diagnosis go beyond treatment, reflecting the altered participation in the workforce for adolescents and young adults.

Hiking Past Lymphedema

May 22nd 2023

By Felicia Mitchell

With each hike I complete, I feel empowered and reminded that breast cancer — and lingering lymphedema — cannot keep me down.

Open Mic Showcase Debut Puts Cancer Survivors, Patients in the Spotlight

May 19th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

From music to poetry and dynamic storytelling, the first installment of CURE®’s Open Mic Showcase highlights the talents of patients and survivors of cancer.

My Difficult Decision to Stop Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer

May 19th 2023

By Patti McGee

I hated the way that hormone drugs made me feel, so I spoke with my loved ones and oncology team and made the difficult decision to stop.

Maybe Not Fearless, But Less Fearful After Cancer

May 18th 2023

By Rachel Martin

After being no evidence of disease for about a year and a half, I am now fearing that I’m not fearing enough.

Quick as a Wink: The Long (or Short) Road to Recovery After Cancer

May 16th 2023

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

After going through grueling cancer treatments, I thought I’d never be back to my old self again. But thankfully, that wasn’t the case.

Mother’s Day With Cancer: Not Just Another Day

May 12th 2023

By Doris Helene White

After going through cancer, Mother’s Day feels a bit different.

Reflection on Life 10 Years After Stem Cell Transplant

May 11th 2023

By Robert Trebor

A decade ago, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and underwent aggressive chemotherapy and an allogenic stem cell transplant. Though I still have complications related to my cancer, I’m thankful for what I still have.

Life After Cancer Is Slower, But That’s Not All Bad

May 11th 2023

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Slowing down due to cancer and COVID-19 made me realize the parts of life I’ve been missing, though my new pace isn’t all bad.

It’s OK to Stay in Touch With Cancer

April 27th 2023

By Joe Bullock

Even though I’ve had no evidence of cancer for the last five years, I still stay up to date about the latest developments for the disease.

Meditation Helped Me Handle Fear of Cancer Recurrence

April 26th 2023

By Patti McGee

At first I was skeptical about how meditation and breathing techniques could help me with fear of cancer recurrence. But once I started practicing, I noticed a difference in my anxiety.

Survivors, Caregivers Share Hope for the Future of Cancer Advancements

April 19th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

We asked our audience what advancements they hope to see in the oncology space within the next decade or so. Here’s what they had to say.

Let Fear Help You Focus After Cancer

April 17th 2023

By Doris Cardwell

I’m 16 years out from my breast cancer diagnosis, but every now and then, panic still creeps up on me.

I’m Fighting Cancer for the Long Run

April 16th 2023

By Steve Rubin

It’s essential that I maintain a sense of urgency, as well as long-term stamina, in my cancer survivorship.

Clean Cancer Scans and Thrift Shopping

April 12th 2023

By Laura Yeager

After receiving clean cancer scans, I rewarded myself with a trip to the thrift shop.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Can Modify Death Risks

April 11th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Childhood cancer survivors tend to die of the same factors as the general population, though at an earlier age. Research showed, though, that these risks can be modified.

Sometimes Cancer Surveillance is Satisfactory

April 10th 2023

By Bonnie Annis

When survivorship becomes long-term, it can be an adjustment to move from active treatment to periodic surveillance.

Cancer Imposter Syndrome

April 8th 2023

By Natasha Carlson

After hearing others' cancer stories, I found myself feeling "less than" because I didn't undergo radiation and chemotherapy.

Lessons From Cancer Survivorship

April 7th 2023

By Joe Bullock

Nowadays, I think of myself more as a cancer survivor and advocate than patient. Here's what I learned along the way.

The Spectrum of Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis With Employers

April 3rd 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Patients with cancer may decide to share their diagnosis with their employer but approaching it in a way that is most comfortable to the patient may make it a more effective conversation.

Understanding the Cancer Experience From the Outside Looking In

April 1st 2023

By Debbie Legault

People who have never experienced cancer may think that life continues as normal after treatment is done, but that’s far from reality.

Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Share How They Advocate

March 23rd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

We recently asked our audience how they advocate for themselves and others in the oncology space. Here’s what they had to say.