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The median survival rate for patients with glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumor, is approximately 14 months. Approximately 17% of all brain tumors are glioblastomas. Read More ›

Woke up excited. It was my first day of chemotherapy. Yes, excited. I realize now it was the wrong emotion, but the sense of what I would gain in this new adventure enthralled me. I imagined the people I would meet: these amazing people battling for their life and inspiring mine. I, too, would be strong. Read More ›

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to sponsor a series of interviews with patients to provide a source of support to readers. Recently CONQUER had the pleasure of speaking with Heather, a breast cancer survivor. Read More ›

Here is some advice on how to pay for cancer care. Read More ›

Learning you have cancer can throw your world into a tailspin. But there are some things you can do to ease the burden of the disease and help you maintain control over your life. Read More ›

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) is pleased to sponsor a series of interviews with patients to provide a source of support to readers. This month, CONQUER had the pleasure of speaking with Ginger, a breast cancer survivor. Read More ›

More than 60% of all American adults take dietary supplements in an effort to improve their health. However, recent research shows that taking excess amounts of vitamin supplements may increase the risk for cancer in some people. Read More ›

Millions of Americans rely on a morning “cup of Joe” to start their day, but can coffee help fight cancer, too? Read More ›

A new study that included 500 women with uterine cancer diagnosed between 1981 and 2007 led to the discovery of a biomarker that may be able to identify those who are at high risk for uterine cancer recurrence. Read More ›

Read about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a program that took off after a few colleagues thought of shaving their heads as a way to raise money for children with cancer. Read More ›