Strength She Never Knew

In this Your Stories episode, Aisling and Dr. Higgins join host Dr. Mark Lewis for a conversation about the many challenges that come with balancing motherhood and breast cancer, along with the promising future of breast cancer research and care.
Aisling OBrien and Michaela Higgins
Conquer Cancer-funded researcher Dr. Michaela Higgins and patient Aisling O'Brien
Hattie, Mary Ann and Molly Sherman

Hattie Sherman's Generational Story

For third-generation survivor Hattie Sherman, facing hereditary breast cancer seemed almost inevitable--but that didn't keep her from conquering it.

Nancy Lin with her patient, Lisa.

Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Lin

As Nancy U. Lin, MD, works to prevent breast cancer and uncover more treatment options, the two-time recipient of grants from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, is motivated by the patients who have contributed to her discoveries and the colleagues with whom she collaborates.

Headshot of Dr. Dionisia Quiroga. She is smiling facing forward in a clinical setting and has dark-brown hair at shoulder-length.

Dr. Dionisia Quiroga on Improving Pain Management for Patients

Using support from a Conquer Cancer grant, Dr. Quiroga works to advance research for patients with breast cancer and survivors to better manage the pain associated with lymphedema.

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