A Note From Your Navigator

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.” Read More ›

Lung Cancer Stigma Can Cause Death

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Lung Cancer, A Note From Your Navigator

November 2020 – Lung Cancer

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. Read More ›

Life Is Interrupted, but Cancer Cannot Push Its Pause Button

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Breast Cancer, A Note From Your Navigator

October 2020 Vol 6 No 5

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. Read More ›

Family, Friends, and Caregivers—A Note of Gratitude

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Caregivers, A Note From Your Navigator

October 2020 Part 4 of 4 – Breast Cancer Special Issue Series

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

A Special Issue Bringing You the Most Up-to-Date Cancer Research

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Cancer Research, A Note From Your Navigator

ASCO 2020 Highlights

This is a very special issue of CONQUER: the patient voice. Many of you may not know that on an annual basis, the largest oncology organization, the American Society of Clinical Oncology—better known as ASCO—is holding a conference to discuss the most recent findings in cancer research. Read More ›

Immunotherapy: Innovating the Way We Treat Cancer

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Immunotherapy, A Note From Your Navigator

August 2020 – Immunotherapy

Dive into this special issue focused on immunotherapy, the innovative methods of treating cancer today, with this introduction by Lillie Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG. Read More ›

Young Patients Paying It Forward!

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Pediatric Cancer, A Note From Your Navigator

August 2020 Vol 6 No 4

Welcome to the August 2020 issue of CONQUER: the patient voice. I hope you are well and being safe. We are living in a time that seems unimaginable, but very real.

Empowerment Through Understanding

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

The Empowered Patient, A Note From Your Navigator

July 2020 Part 3 of 4 – Breast Cancer Special Issue Series

Simply put, knowledge is power. This is what you need to know about your diagnosis to become empowered. Read More ›

Let’s Talk About Biomarkers

By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG

Biomarkers, A Note From Your Navigator

May 2020 – Biomarkers & Genetic Testing

This special issue of CONQUER magazine is focused on very innovative diagnostic tests that involve biomarkers associated with cancer. For many past decades we have provided the same types of treatments for patients with cancer, basing the treatments on the type of cancer the patient had, and where it was in the body, such as lung cancer or breast cancer. Read More ›

A Note From Your Navigator

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