@ConquerCancerFd

@ASCO's foundation funding research to conquer every cancer, for every patient, everywhere.

 Alexandria, VA
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At Conquer Cancer, we're working toward a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy and we can't do it without you. Learn how you can help at CONQUER.ORG.
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Conquer Cancer Board Member Riccardo Braglia is no stranger to the impact of cancer. As a survivor of Leukemia, he shared with us some advice that helped him get through rough days during his treatments.
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Congratulations to the 46 Conquer Cancer Merit Award winners here at #ASCOQLTY26! Such a talented bunch of early career researchers pursuing research breakthroughs for so many different types of cancer. 🎉#ResearchConquersCancer View the list of recipients: bit.ly/4k6vbJw @Arshi_Syal @yajur_arya
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Veracyte, Inc.
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Meet the inaugural winner of the Conquer Cancer®-Veracyte Endowed Young Investigator Award in Breast Cancer Genomics: Dr. Alexandra (Bili) Newman! Dr. Newman is currently finishing her second year of a three-year fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, with a clinical and research focus on #BreastCancer. Her YIA project focuses on the role of post-transcriptional PTEN loss as a predictive biomarker of response to PI3K-targeted agents in advanced hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. Recently, Veracyte sat down with Dr. Newman to discuss: 🔹 Her background 🔹 The YIA project and its professional significance 🔹 Why this research is important for patients 🔗 To learn more about Dr. Newman and her work, check out the full interview -  veracyte.com/company/blog/th… #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancerResearch #CancerGenomics #PrecisionOncology #ConquerCancer #TeamVeracyte
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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD, FASCO@fumikochinoOct 16
So proud of future Dr @diya_jayram presenting a @ConquerCancerFd @ASCO merit award winning rapid oral today at #ASCOQLTY26 on pregnancy associated cancer mortality --building on her previous work presented at #ASCO26.
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Ryan Nipp, MD, MPH, MBA, FASCO@RyanNippOct 15
Congratulations to the 2026 @ASCO Quality Care Symposium Merit Award Recipients! asco.org/quality/program/abs… #ASCOQLTY26 #CancerCare #CancerResearch @fumikochino @WhatsUrHari
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Dr. Jasmine Sukumar’s research shows early funding creates lasting momentum. See how her study evaluates how aerobic exercise influences immune responses in patients with triple-negative breast cancer. Read more: bit.ly/47TBskA
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Faced with her own cancer diagnosis, Dr. Rachna Shroff never stopped inspiring others. She raised over $1.35M to endow the Conquer Cancer – Rachna Shroff, MD, MS, FASCO Young Investigator Award in Biliary Cancer to ensure research will continue year after year. We are grateful for her vision, support, and for all that she did as part of our community. Consider making a gift to honor Dr. Shroff: bit.ly/47QgcfA Learn more about her from NBC @TODAYshow: on.today.com/47SCbT3

Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation | Rachna T. Shroff

HONORING DR. RACHNA SHROFF'S EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY Help carry her life’s work forward with a gift to support the future of cancer research and care.

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We join the oncology community in mourning the passing of Dr. Rachna T. Shroff, a renowned GI cancers expert and a dedicated ASCO volunteer. We are humbled by her dedication and strive to honor her legacy of commitment and altruism. Read more: bit.ly/4e7jBKu
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Applications Due October 15! Calling all community care providers and oncology teams! Want to elevate care for patients with HER2+ Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma or Glioma? A new @JazzPharma Quality Improvement Grant opportunity, powered by Conquer Cancer's EveryGrant, is open for applications. Collaboration among community practices is strongly encouraged to help deliver guideline-concordant care. GEA: bit.ly/4yrwKpE Glioma: bit.ly/4cv0z02
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When Ahmet was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, his first thoughts were of his three young children. But a key finding in his tumor's makeup led him to a clinical trial that changed everything. Within four months, his tumors shrank by 50%. Read his incredible story: bit.ly/4dkCFoe
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Deadline approaching! Applications for the mentored Career Development Award (CDA) close Oct. 8 at 11:59 PM ET. Secure funding from @ConquerCancerFd to establish your independent clinical research program. Apply today: bit.ly/4rGswIr #ResearchConquersCancer
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Applications due October 15! A new @JazzPharma Quality Improvement Grants opportunity, powered by Conquer Cancer's EveryGrant®, is now accepting applications! This grant will provide funding for projects that will improve care for HER2+ Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma and Glioma. Apply today! GEA: bit.ly/4yrwKpE Glioma: bit.ly/4cv0z02
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The @LobularBCA has awarded two $500,000 clinical research grants to Steffi Oesterreich, PhD and Rita Mukhtar, MD. More details in the full release: bit.ly/4yksZm2 This grant is administered by Conquer Cancer's EveryGrant.
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Thank you! Your gifts of support helped make more possible this World Cancer Research Day—for the researchers behind the breakthroughs, and the people everywhere waiting for them. Thank you for helping us exceed our World Cancer Research Day goal.
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ASCO
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On this #WorldCancerResearchDay, apply for the @ConquerCancerFd Career Development Award (CDA) to secure mentored clinical oncology funding. Open to US & international initial faculty. Apply by Oct 8: bit.ly/4yOBmGh #ResearchConquersCancer
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Skip Burris, MD@BurrisSkipSep 24
Every dollar goes far…
Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation
@ConquerCancerFdSep 24
1 in 5 people worldwide will develop cancer in their lifetime. Help make more possible—for the researchers behind the breakthroughs, and the people everywhere waiting for them. Make a gift today in honor of #WorldCancerResearchDay: bit.ly/3V8I6Aq
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Today is the 10th anniv. of #WorldCancerResearchDay. Advancing cancer research requires all of us. We drive global innovation through education, mentorship, & funding vital research via @ConquerCancerFd Grants & Awards. Learn more: bit.ly/4rlp9X4 #ResearchConquersCancer
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UPDATE! All gifts now doubled for World Cancer Research Day thanks to a generous matching gift up to $10,000! Cancer affects people in every corner of the world. This #WorldCancerResearchDay, help provide resources needed to make more possible for people everywhere waiting for breakthroughs. Make a gift today to help us meet our $10,000 goal: bit.ly/3TofD97 @asco
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1 in 5 people worldwide will develop cancer in their lifetime. Help make more possible—for the researchers behind the breakthroughs, and the people everywhere waiting for them. Make a gift today in honor of #WorldCancerResearchDay: bit.ly/3V8I6Aq
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DOUBLE your impact in support of World Cancer Research Day thanks to a $10,000 matching gift. Cancer affects people in every corner of the world. Help provide resources needed to make more possible for families and patients waiting for breakthroughs. Make a gift today to help us meet our goal: bit.ly/4hrAel6 @ASCO @JulietOkoroh #WorldCancerResearchDay #WCRD2026 #ResearchConquersCancer
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