Jessica Hawley, MD
Breakthroughs for Other Cancers
“My YIA-funded research is focused on a phase 2 clinical trial that aims to improve clinical outcomes for men with prostate cancer by combining standard of care therapies, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and chemotherapy, with immunotherapy,” explains Dr
Brenda Brody and Stacey White
When Your Whole World Changes
Between raising her family and traveling the world for her job, Stacey White scheduled a mammogram. She was shocked when, at 41, her busy life was interrupted after doctors discovered cancer.
Study reveals promising, less toxic treatments for patients with lung cancer
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center published a study in Nature Medicine showing promising results for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Tonia Onyeka, MBBS
Mobile App Improves Palliative Care for Patients
In South-East Nigeria, a patient with prostate cancer sets a care goal: Organize and attend his only daughter’s wedding.
Work of 23 Conquer Cancer grant recipients featured among 2021 Clinical Cancer Advances
Alexandria, Va. - Nine projects led or supported by researchers who previously received early-career funding from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation are featured in Clinical Cancer Advances 2021: ASCO's Annual Report on Progress Against Cancer.
Dr. Stephen A. Cannistra Attracting New Investigators in Gynecologic Cancer by Establishing Conquer Cancer Award
Stephen A. Cannistra, MD, FASCO, was among the first scientists to define the mechanisms by which ovarian cancer cells spread throughout the peritoneal cavity.
Conquer Cancer Announces 2021 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium Merit Awards
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium Merit Awards.
Brenda Brody and Monique Robinson
Practicing Prevention
Monique practiced monthly self-breast exams, and when she felt a small lump under her armpit, she quickly made an appointment with a doctor. A sonogram led her doctor to believe it was only a swollen lymph node. Relieved, she carried on with her life.
Conquer Cancer Announces 2021 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Merit Awards
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Merit Awards.
Conquer Cancer announces updates to Board of Directors
Alexandria, Va. - Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation welcomes a new chair and a new member to its Board of Directors.