Methodist Cancer Center celebrates National Cancer Survivor’s Day

Methodist Sugar Land Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Staff and Clive Shkedy, M.D., Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center.

SUGAR LAND — Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will join over 11 million American cancer survivors in observing the 24th annual National Cancer Survivor’s Day this year. Hundreds of communities throughout North America will host events on this day to celebrate life and demonstrate that there is hope. The contributions of the families, friends and healthcare providers who support cancer survivors will also be recognized.
The National Cancer Survivor’s Day Foundation (NCSD) administrator is encouraging everyone to participate in their community’s event.
“Come join in the fun and see for yourself that life can go on, and is sometimes even enhanced by a cancer diagnosis,” says Foundation spokesperson, Paula Chadwell. “National Cancer Survivor’s Day is a great opportunity for cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and family to come together and affirm the possibility of quality of life after a diagnosis of cancer,” added Clive Shkedy, M.D., radiation oncologist and medical director of Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center.
NCSD started in the United States and is now worldwide, says Chadwell, and it is observed in countries as far away as Australia, Italy and Malaysia.
“A ‘survivor’ is anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life,” as defined by the Foundation. Cancer survivors may face many challenges such as hindered access to cancer specialists and promising new treatments, inadequate or no insurance, financial hardships, employment problems and psychological struggles. “Despite these difficulties, cancer survivors can live active, productive lives,” says Chadwell.
Methodist Sugar Land Cancer Center welcomes all local cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital physicians and anyone passionate about the cause to join us as we honor the survivors living with a history of cancer in America today. The Cancer Survivor’s Day Celebration and Luncheon will be held Friday, June 3, 2011 from 11:45-1:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms A-D at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. RSVP Required. Please RSVP your attendance by May 31st to Frances Goerlich by calling (281)274-7930 or emailing at FGoerlich@tmhs.org.
For more information on Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit www.MethodistSugarLand.com or call (281) 274-7500 for a physician referral.