Issue Introductions

Hearing the word “cancer” sets your life in an unexpected (and unwelcomed) direction, but a little education about this disease as you embark on your survivorship can help to make the experience a little less daunting.

In her introduction to the April 2021 issue, Lillie Shockney discusses several themes featured in this issue, including the link between climate change and skin cancer and the need to tackle infertility in young adults with cancer, as addressed by an advocacy group.

In her February 2021 introduction, Lillie Shockney focuses on the forgotten value of human touch during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting several patient stories, as well as an article that offers a historical perspective of the war on cancer.

This Fifth Annual Guide is provided to you by CONQUER magazine, to help you and your providers, especially your nurse navigator, become more aware of the many financial support services that may be able to help you to receive the best treatment you need and relieve you of the associated financial worries.

Rounding up this strenuous past year, Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, gives us a glimpse into the December 2020 issue of CONQUER magazine, which, she says, features a “great deal of wisdom, ‘aha’ moments, inspiration, and hope.”

In her introduction to the November 2020 issue that is focused on lung cancer, Lillie D. Shockney discusses the articles and dispels the common assumption that only smokers get lung cancer.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in her introduction to the October issue, Lillie Shockney explores the fear of cancer recurrence, the value of exercise, and other breast cancer-related articles featured in the issue.

Take time to acknowledge all the people who have been supporting you along your journey—there may be more than you think.