CURE is a free magazine for cancer

Cancer

Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...

 patients, survivors, and health care professionals in the oncology

Oncology

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer...

 field. The publication is the largest consumer magazine in the United States focused entirely on cancer with a circulation of 325,000. The magazine's topics range from cancer research, psychosocial and emotional issues, and practical issues that span from diagnosis to survivorship.

The magazine was founded in 2002 by oncologist Vinay Jain, MD, the magazine's first editor-in-chief. In 2007, Debasish (Debu) Tripathy, MD, became editor-in-chief. Tripathy also serves as the co-leader of the Women’s Cancer Program at the University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The magazine is the flagship product of CURE Media Group, which produces other cancer-related products. Formerly owned by Medical Media Holdings, CURE Media Group was acquired in February 2010 by US Oncology .

CURE hosts the annual Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing that is presented to one nurse who exemplifies certain qualities during the care of a cancer patient. The award is presented at the annual Oncology Nursing Society

Oncology Nursing Society

The Oncology Nursing Society is a nonprofit membership organization of more than 37,000 registered nurses and other healthcare providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and administration in oncology nursing...

Congress.

Awards

Gold Eddie Award Winner 2010

Best Full Issue in Consumer Health/Fitness
Gold Eddie Award Winner 2010

Best Website in Consumer Health/Fitness
Bronze Ozzie Award Winner 2010

Best Cover (consumer over 250,000 circulation)
PM360 Trailblazer Awards Winner 2010

Best Consumer Healthcare Publication
American Cancer Society High Plains Media Awards 2010

First Place, Magazine Feature
Medical Marketing and Media Awards Finalist 2009

Best Healthcare Consumer Publication
min magazine 2009

"Most Engaged Media Brands"
Excellence in Women's Health Research Journalism Awards 2008

Feature Winner, Trade Publication
American Cancer Society High Plains Media Awards 2008

First Place, Magazine Feature
Gold Eddie Award Winner 2006

Editorial Excellence in Consumer Health/Fitness
National Magazine Award Finalist 2005

General Excellence (250,000 to 500,000 circulation)
Silver Eddie Award Winner 2005

Editorial Excellence in Consumer Health/Fitness
American Cancer Society Texas Media Awards 2005

First Place, Magazine News
National Magazine Award Finalist 2004

Best Single-Topic Issue
Gold Eddie Award Winner 2004

Editorial Excellence in Consumer Health/Fitness
Gold Ozzie Award Winner 2004

Best Cover (consumer over 250,000 circulation)
Katie Award Winner 2004

Best Magazine Cover
Silver Eddie Award Winner 2003

Editorial Excellence in Consumer Health/Fitness
Silver Ozzie Award Winner 2003

Best Design, New Magazine
American Medical Writers Association 2003

Eric W. Martin Memorial Award
American Cancer Society Texas Media Awards 2003-2005

First Place, Magazine Feature
Katie Award Winner 2002

Best Writing Portfolio, Magazine
Library Journal

Top 10 Best New Magazines 2002
"Mr. Magazine" Samir Husni, PhD

Top 30 Most Notable Magazine Launches 2002