What's New

FEBRUARY 2012

Research of Two 2012 Foundation Merit Award Recipients Highlighted at the GU Cancers Symposium

Past CDA grantee reports on important news for patients presented at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium

The Conquer Cancer Foundation notes with sorrow the passing of breast cancer research champion Evelyn H. Lauder (1936-2011)

Research of Former Foundation Grantee James Yao Highlighted at the GI Symposium

Join the Foundation in commemorating World Cancer Day by making a donation to the Foundation in support of programs and research that make a tangible difference in the lives of people with cancer.

JANUARY 2012

ASCO President Michael P. Link, MD Featured in PBS NewsHour Special on Pediatric Cancer Progress

ASCO President Michael P. Link, MD, Joins Colleagues in Honoring a Friend and Touching the Future through Philanthropy

DECEMBER 2011

Colleagues pay tribute to James B. Nachman through donations to the James B. Nachman ASCO Junior Faculty Award in Pediatric Oncology

Foundation Announces New Leadership to Help Advance its Mission in Creating a World Free from the Fear of Cancer

On the 40th Anniversary of the signing of the National Cancer Act, look back on the major milestones reached in the care and treatment of people with cancer

2011 Clinical Trials Participation Award winner, Alan Lyss, MD recounts his fellowship experience and provides advice for investigators interested in starting up or expanding a clinical research program

Conquer Cancer Foundation Grantees Advance Cancer Care to Create a World Free From the Fear of Cancer

Conquer Cancer Foundation Recognizes Oncology Fellows for Outstanding Research Contributions in Genitourinary Cancers

NOVEMBER 2011

Conquer Cancer Foundation Supports Diversity in Oncology: Spotlight on Derrick Cox, MD

Conquer Cancer Foundation Awards Oncology Fellows for Outstanding Clinical Research in Gastrointestinal Cancers

ASCO Post: Susan Halabi, PhD, Is Helping to Fund Future of Cancer Research

OCTOBER 2011

Cancer.Net Spotlight: YIA Recipient Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade focuses on researching and counseling patients at high risk for breast cancer

ASCO Connection: Online Network Helps Radiation Oncologists Improve Patient Care

SEPTEMBER 2011

ASCO's Immediate Past President Helps Build Future of Cancer Research and Care by Supporting Conquer Cancer Foundation

2011 Recipients of Long-term International Fellowship (LIFe) Focus on Bladder Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma

Donor Spotlight: Ironman Steve Claremon raises over $8,000 for the Foundation in memory of his late father.

PRESS RELEASE: Indiana University's Bryan Schneider Receives Conquer Cancer Foundation Award in Support of Research on New Biomarker in Breast Cancer Patients

AUGUST 2011

Donor Spotlight: At only 14 years old, Tyler Fenton rouses his family and friends into action against cancer.

JULY 2011

ASCO Post: Chair of the Conquer Cancer Foundation Leads with Exuberance and Meaningful Philanthropy

PRESS RELEASE: Conquer Cancer Foundation Recognizes Leading Investigators for Work in Breast Cancer Research

JUNE 2011

1989 YIA Recipient Paul Chapman, MD, Featured in ASCO Annual Meeting Press Program

Register today for the Answers to Cancer Public Forum on Saturday, June 4th from 1-3pm!

MAY 2011

Grants Alumni Featured in ASCO Annual Meeting Press Program. Check it out!

PRESS RELEASE: $1.6 Million Awarded to Support Diversity in the Oncology Workforce and Innovative Approaches to Patient Care

Conquer Cancer Foundation funding leads to FDA approval of a new drug to treat Multiple Myeloma

APRIL 2011

More than $6 Million to be awarded to promising cancer researchers at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

Community Practices and State Societies Honored for Their Commitment to Research and Programs that Contribute to Improved Patient Care

FEBRUARY 2011

What's in a name? Conquering Cancer with ASCO's President, George W. Sledge, Jr., MD

PRESS RELEASE: The ASCO Cancer Foundation Relaunches as Conquer Cancer Foundation

JANUARY 2011

Greetings from Conquer Cancer Foundation Executive Director Nancy R. Daly, MS, MPH.

Thank You, Donors! We gratefully acknowledge your support in 2010.

Get to know the names and faces of the Foundation's leadership and staff!

Watch how our Grants & Awards community is working to create a world free from the fear of cancer.

Learn about our 800 researchers all over the world

Check out "The Peer Review" to see what's new in the Grants & Awards Community

Two unique opportunities for individuals from underrepresented populations interested in cancer careers: MSR and RTA

International awards offered to support young oncologists in developing countries

NOVEMBER 2010

Watch the newest spotlight video featuring 2007 CDA Ethan M. Basch, MD.

Submit an abstract to be considered for a Merit Award including the Nachman Merit Award for Pediatric Oncologists