A World Free From the Fear of Cancer
We are a global community of advocates, patients, doctors, researchers, caregivers, and others dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer.
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Recognized with High Ratings

Conquer Cancer is proud to be recognized with the highest ratings as a 4-Star Charity on Charity Navigator, Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity and Platinum status from Guidestar.

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Our Mission
Funding Breakthrough Research and Sharing Cutting-Edge Knowledge

Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, funds research for every cancer, every patient, everywhere. In 1964, seven oncologists created the American Society of Clinical Oncology, now a global network of nearly 45,000 cancer professionals. As ASCO’s foundation, Conquer Cancer supports groundbreaking research and education so both doctors and patients have the resources they need.

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Our Leadership

Meet the people leading our team and driving our initiatives. 

Nancy R. Daly, MS, MPH
Nancy R. Daly, MS, MPH
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-President
Adrien Dickerson, MBA
Adrien Dickerson, MBA
Chief Operating Officer/Division Director
Eileen Melnick
Eileen Melnick
Director, Grants & Awards
Melissa Tai
Melissa Tai
General Counsel
Carolyn J. Whitehead
Carolyn J. Whitehead
Division Director, Individual Philanthropy
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Shaun Quigley
Division Director, Marketing & Communications

Board of Directors

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Conquer Cancer thoughtfully manages the funds of individuals, corporations and other organizations to further our vision of creating a world free from the fear of cancer. 

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Read the latest news and announcements.  For more Conquer Cancer news, visit the Newsroom.

Call for applications: Equitable Care of Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
Conquer Cancer, Pfizer collaborate
Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, announced a collaboration with Pfizer Global Medical Grants to support research to promote and advance scientific knowledge concerning equitable care of patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC).
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Getting to the Root Causes: Q&A with ASCO President Dr. Lori Pierce
Dr. Pierce reflects on why ASCO and Conquer Cancer are calling on donors to help expand equity-centric programs and research opportunities. She draws on personal experiences and data around existing disparities to explain why advancing equity in cancer care helps every patient.
List of Top Donors for 2021. Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi-Sankyo, Genentech, Merck, Novartis, Pharmacyclics, Janssen
Conquer Cancer announces 2021 Top Donors
Conquer Cancer announced its Top Donors for 2021. These organizations will be recognized during the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting.
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More Than $10 Million Awarded to Support Cancer Research
Conquer Cancer is pleased to announce the recipients of its awards supporting researchers with projects spanning across many areas in cancer care, including immunotherapy, precision medicine, breast cancer, and palliative care. The awards will be given in conjunction with the 2021 ASCO Annual Meeting.

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

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