Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center Celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day


Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Survivors Day Celebration.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Survivors Day Celebration.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is joining nearly 14 million American cancer survivors in celebrating the 28th annual National Cancer Survivors Day® this year. The Cancer Survivors Day Celebration and Luncheon will be held Friday, June 5th from 11:45 am to 1 pm at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Conference Center.

“Surviving cancer is more than just living. It’s an attitude about life and living each day to the fullest,” said Frances Goerlich, director of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center. “You will find our Cancer Survivors Day event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion, faith and love as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage.”

“National Cancer Survivors 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 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center.

Anyone living with a personal history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life – is a cancer survivor, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation®. Additionally, the foundation said that more people are surviving cancer than ever before, which can be attributed to advances in prevention, early detection, treatment and follow-up care. Cancer, however, comes with 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,” said Dr. Shkedy.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Cancer Center welcomes all local cancer survivors and a guest to the Cancer Survivors Day Celebration and Luncheon. Call 281-274-7500 or visit houstonmethodist.org/events.