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Dr. Kate Hersov describes the medical comic book series she and her colleague came up with as a creative way to communicate directly with children about cancer. Read More ›

Nancy Wheeler describes her son's experience with a brain tumor and how it effected the family. Read More ›

Each year, approximately 16,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. There is nothing more frightening for parents than being told that their child is ill. Read More ›

When Breath Becomes Air is a memoir by Dr. Paul Kalanithi that was published after his death; his wife finished the final chapter of the book. Read More ›

Parenting can be hard enough when things are “normal.” Throw in a cancer diagnosis, and your world can spin out of control. Read More ›

Breast cancer survivor Mary Ficco used Facebook as a way to detail her cancer experience, serving as an advocate to other women about the importance of health screenings and showing empowerment in the face of treatment. Read More ›

Welcome to the June issue of CONQUER! Get ready to sit down, prop your feet up, and begin reading! This issue is packed with inspiration, wisdom, new knowledge, and good advice for patients undergoing cancer treatment, those who have completed treatment, and those with advanced cancer. Read More ›

We all hope for a cure and for the best possible outcome. However, there may be a time when cure is no longer possible, and the goal then shifts to treating symptoms and controlling the cancer. Read More ›

A moving message by Ginger Modiri, a breast cancer survivor. Read More ›

Melanoma is among the 3 most common types of skin cancers; 1 in 50 Americans will have melanoma in their lifetime. Brush up on the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More ›