Hattie Sherman's Generational Story

For third-generation survivor Hattie Sherman, facing hereditary breast cancer seemed almost inevitable--but that didn't keep her from conquering it.
Hattie, Mary Ann and Molly Sherman
DAF Day

First-Ever DAF Day: October 10

Conquer Cancer is joining philanthropies around the U.S. to participate in the inaugural DAF Day, a groundbreaking national giving event that will transform how donor-advised funds (DAFs) are used—and who uses them. Will you join us?

Nancy Lin with her patient, Lisa.

Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Lin

As Nancy U. Lin, MD, works to prevent breast cancer and uncover more treatment options, the two-time recipient of grants from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, is motivated by the patients who have contributed to her discoveries and the colleagues with whom she collaborates.

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Dr. Dionisia Quiroga on Improving Pain Management for Patients

Using support from a Conquer Cancer grant, Dr. Quiroga works to advance research for patients with breast cancer and survivors to better manage the pain associated with lymphedema.

Founded in 1999

Watch this recap of Conquer Cancer’s first 25 years and a preview of what's to come.

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Picking Up the Pieces After Childhood Cancer

Prom. Graduation. College. These are just a few rites of passage that high school seniors everywhere look forward to. But for Auburn, a devastating turn of events tilted her entire world off its axis and put all her senior year plans on hold. At just 18 years old, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Instead of graduating with her classmates and going to senior prom, Auburn endured numerous rounds of lymphoma treatment, which is notorious for being incredibly taxing, especially for younger patients.  

Fortunately, one of Auburn’s providers, Dr. Raymond Mailhot, is uniquely qualified to help patients find the best and least traumatic course of care. A two-time Conquer Cancer-funded award recipient, Dr. Mailhot focuses on improving radiation oncology for younger patients in the U.S. and in Latin American countries. With his Conquer Cancer funding, he’s determined to improve radiation treatment options for pediatric patients—research that has helped inform his approach to Auburn’s care.

In this Your Stories episode, Auburn and Dr. Mailhot have a heartfelt exchange about the many difficulties that cancer brings, especially for younger patients. Together, they reflect on Dr. Mailhot’s thoughtful approach to providing care for Auburn and the ways that Auburn has persevered to carve a promising path for her life. 

Help create a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy.

Researchers are making amazing advances in the treatment and prevention of cancer, thanks to contributions from people like you. 

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Your donation supports the brightest minds in cancer research working on treatments and cures for every cancer, every patient, everywhere.

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