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The Power of Research: Bringing Hope to Patients

At Conquer Cancer, we believe that behind every research grant, every scientific breakthrough, and every clinical trial, there's a patient whose life stands to be profoundly impacted. Our mission is to fund innovative cancer research and programs that translate directly into better outcomes for individuals conquering cancer. On this page, you'll hear directly from some patients who have benefited from the dedication and expertise of Conquer Cancer-funded researchers. 

Stories of Hope: Conquering Cancer Together

Thanks to the dedication and groundbreaking work of Conquer Cancer-funded researchers, countless patients have not only faced cancer but have survived and thrived. These are their stories. Stories of courage, resilience, and the lifesaving impact of innovative research. We invite you to explore their journeys and witness firsthand how your support makes a difference in conquering cancer.

Click on each tile below to learn more about the patient's story.

Emma and puppy
Coming Back from Cancer: How Emma Learned to Love Life Again
With the support of her oncologist, Conquer Cancer-funded researcher Dr. Molly Taylor, Emma faced her treatment head-on. Her journey became one of remarkable resilience and profound self-discovery.
Auburn Frymire
Picking Up the Pieces After Childhood Cancer
In this Your Stories podcast episode, Auburn and her oncologist, Dr. Raymond Mailhot, discuss her journey from diagnosis to recovery, her hopes for the future, and why continued cancer research is so vital for young patients everywhere.
Jerry and grandkids
Returning to the Great Outdoors
Jerry's adventurous life was put on hold in early 2022 when his loved ones noticed his skin had turned jaundiced. Just a month shy of retirement, he received devastating news: a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer. But with the support of his oncologist, Dr. Rahul Banerjee, Jerry found the strength to face what was ahead.
Hattie, Mary Ann and Molly Sherman
Generations of Courage
For some families, cancer can be in their genes. Hattie Sherman knew this, facing the same predisposition that affected her mother and grandmother. Yet, this didn't define her. Hattie's story is one of resilience: a third-generation survivor of hereditary breast cancer. Discover how her oncologist, Dr. Debra Patt, helped Hattie and her family navigate their diagnoses.
Photo of survivor Mai Achong with daughter
The Power of Persistence
Mai Achong's journey: years of unexplained symptoms, an ovarian cancer diagnosis at 26. She survived, became a mother, and faced cancer again. With Dr. Natalie McKenzie's support, Mai shares hard-won lessons and how her experience transformed her into a powerful advocate.
Left to right: Nancy Berry, Jake Berry, Alex Berry. All three are seated facing forward and smiling, located in a screened-in sun-room with white columns and green trees visible in the background. Nancy is wearing a bright pink shirt with dark blue pants. Jake is wearing a light blue shirt with khaki plants. Alex is wearing a white shirt with black pants.
Pitching In
Nancy and Alex Berry were blindsided when their 16-year-old son, Jake, was diagnosed with testicular cancer. In this Your Stories podcast episode, these devoted parents discuss watching their child battle cancer and how Dr. Lawrence Einhorn's support changed their family's journey forever.
Cain Wilson
Conquering with Cain
At six, Cain was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a cancer he'd never heard of. Now years after treatment, Cain and his mom, Tawny, join Dr. Mark Lewis to raise awareness for childhood cancers. They share their inspiring story of conquering each day with the support of their oncologist, Dr. Jaime Libes.
Kenedi
"Always Be Strong and Never Give Up..."
#ChickenStrong, a tale of courage, comes from young cancer survivor Kenedi. She and her sister Tenley imagined their family's chickens facing challenges with strength—much like their own family and oncologist, Dr. Wendy Allen-Rhoades, did during Kenedi's illness.

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