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Issue Introductions

Out with the Fear, In with the New
Issue Introductions
The December 2022 issue of CONQUER magazine focuses on men with cancer, from testicular to prostate cancer, and also features articles on mental health, managing side effects, and clinical trials.
Showing Your Lungs Some Love
Issue IntroductionsLung Cancer
In her Introduction to this special issue, Lillie Shockney highlights how biomarkers influence the selection of best treatment options, the benefit of screening for lung cancer early, and how nutrition can combat unintended weight loss in patients with lung cancer.
Better Patient Care, Better Outcomes
Issue Introductions
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but this issue features more than breast cancer articles. After giving a rundown of key articles, Lillie Shockney offers her advice on ways to achieve best possible care for you or your loved one.
A Word of Encouragement
Issue IntroductionsBreast Cancer
As a breast cancer survivor herself, Ms. Shockney offers advice in hope of helping women diagnosed with breast cancer regain a sense of peace.
We All Want NED: No Evidence of Disease
Issue Introductions
In her introduction to the August issue of CONQUER magazine, Lillie Shockney highlights the benefits of the HPV vaccine, a young patient’s frustrations with her care team, dealing with stage IV cancer, and achieving the desired NED: no evidence of disease.
Turning Knowledge Into Action
Issue Introductions
Lillie Shockney introduces the June issue, which features articles on misinformation in cancer, the link between alcohol and cancer, sexuality and cancer, and patient stories related to brain cancer, multiple myeloma, melanoma, and more.
Fighting Fear with Information and Knowledge
Issue Introductions
A thread that runs through this issue is how emotions are driven by fear, and how empowering yourself with information is your best bet for beating the paralyzing fear that comes with a cancer diagnosis.
Facing Cancer Head-On
Issue Introductions
This February 2022 issue covers many bases, from a heartbreaking story of a mother who swims to honor her 14-year-old daughter’s last wish before dying of bone cancer, to hospice and end-of-life care, to dealing with emotional stress, and more.
Set New Life Goals
Issue Introductions
The December 2021 issue of CONQUER magazine is focused on prostate cancer and men’s attitude toward health. In her introduction, Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, highlights men’s reluctance to open up to others and their tendency to hide any sign of vulnerability, hindering discussions about their health and preventing emotional healing.
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