Our Story
Education Born from
Curiosity and Purpose
Tumor Tactics began with a simple observation: cancer is one of the most prevalent and complex diseases in the world, yet most students encounter it only through dense textbooks or difficult personal experiences. We believed there had to be a better way to teach it.
A team of student researchers and educators came together to bridge the gap between scientific rigor and accessible learning. Working closely with biology teachers and health educators, we set out to design an experience that would not only cover cancer biology — from tumor growth and immune response to treatment decision-making — but would make students genuinely engaged with the material.
The result was Tumor Tactics: a strategy-based card game that simulates the biological complexity of cancer in an interactive, classroom-friendly format. Since our founding, we have partnered with schools, science educators, and cancer awareness organizations to bring this resource to students nationwide.
