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National Cancer
Survivors Day® To Be Held Sunday, June 8th
Greenville, OH – National Cancer Survivors Day® is Sunday, June 8,
2014. This unique celebration will mark the 27th annual National Cancer
Survivors Day. Thousands of people in hundreds of communities across
the U.S. and abroad will hold celebrations on this day to honor cancer
survivors and to show that there is life after a cancer diagnosis – and
it’s something to celebrate.
The Cancer Association of Darke County is hosting a Memorial
Walk/Cookout; June 8, 2014 at Chenoweth Trails from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
to commemorate NCSD, and you’re invited.
“Come learn how surviving cancer is more than just living. It’s an
attitude about life and living each day to the fullest,” says Dr.
Carlos Menendez, NCSD coordinator for the CADC. “You will find our
community’s NCSD event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion,
faith, and love as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and
courage. We will also recognize the contributions of their families,
friends, and healthcare providers and discuss the issues faced by
cancer survivors today.”
Here in Greenville, OH, we will celebrate with a Memorial Walk,
Cookout, Music, and Family & Friends. This local event is
part of a worldwide celebration coordinated by the National Cancer
Survivors Day Foundation and supported nationally by Coping® with
Cancer magazine.
Anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis
through the remainder of life, is a cancer survivor, according to the
NCSD Foundation. Nearly 14 million Americans are now living with and
beyond a diagnosis of cancer. In the United States, men have a slightly
less than 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer; for women, the
risk is a little more than 1 in 3. Learning about this disease is
crucial, because many forms of cancer can be prevented and most cured
if detected early.
Major advances in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment
have resulted in longer survival, and therefore, a growing number of
cancer survivors. However, a cancer diagnosis can leave a host of
problems in its wake. Physical, financial, and emotional hardships
often persist after diagnosis and treatment. Survivors may face many
challenges, such as limited access to cancer specialists and promising
new treatments, inadequate or no insurance, financial hardships,
difficulty finding employment, psychosocial struggles, and a lack of
understanding from family and friends. In light of these difficulties,
our community needs to focus on improving the quality of life for
cancer survivors.
“Despite these challenges, cancer survivor’s live full, productive
lives and serve as an inspiration to all of us,” says Dr. Carlos
Menendez.
This year’s local National Cancer Survivors Day celebration of life
will be held in our community at:
WHERE: Chenoweth Trails, 440 Greenville Nashville Rd, Greenville, OH
WHEN: Sunday evening, June 8th from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Visit NCSD.org for more information about National Cancer Survivors
Day.
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