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After beating two cancers, Sherry Mengel faced an unexpected battle when chemotherapy caused congestive heart failure 19 years later. Now she's partnering with her doctor to show other women that heart disease doesn't have to be a death sentence.
Horizon Health is inviting cancer survivors to don capes and celebrate their strength at a free luncheon on June 5. The "Super Survivor" event honors National Cancer Survivors Day with food, prizes, and community support.
Cancer survivor Amanda Nerstad is now helping other Tennessee survivors heal through fitness and wellness as a program coordinator. After years of advocacy work, she's bringing her personal journey full circle.
The Good Samaritan Project is hosting its 6th Annual Cancer Survivor Tea on June 13, bringing together survivors, caregivers, and supporters for an afternoon of celebration and healing. The free event features live music, a butterfly release, and recognition of Cancer Survivor of the Year.
Cancer survivors and their supporters will row for a cause at Chattanooga's fourth annual Rock the Row fundraiser on April 25. The relay competition benefits Survivor Fitness, which offers free personal training, nutrition support, and mental health counseling to local cancer survivors rebuilding after treatment.
The Acetrea Cancer Advocacy Network is inviting cancer survivors to share their journeys as part of a new campaign during Cancer Survivor Awareness Month. The initiative aims to inspire current patients and break the stigma surrounding cancer.
Northside Hospital's Cancer Institute treated dozens of cancer survivors to a fully-funded weekend retreat in the Georgia mountains. The program goes beyond medical treatment to help survivors rebuild their lives after cancer.
Health City Cayman Islands created a first-of-its-kind wellness retreat for cancer survivors, offering oceanfront healing, expert guidance, and community support beyond treatment. The full-day program brought together survivors, caregivers, and medical experts to focus on thriving after cancer.
A Florida man who couldn't breathe, speak, or swallow on his own has made a remarkable comeback at Kindred Hospital Ocala. Paul now walks with a walker, enjoys regular meals, and talks with loved ones after months of intensive therapy.
What started with twelve cancer survivors climbing Utah's highest peak in 1996 has become a beloved tradition that now draws 400 participants each July. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Survivors at the Summit, a testament to three decades of resilience and community.
More than 18.6 million Americans are cancer survivors today, and Quincy's Blessing Hospital wants every single one of them to celebrate. A free community event welcomes survivors and their families to rock out together this June.
Six Nebraska locations are hosting a free drive-thru breakfast on June 5th to honor cancer survivors and their communities. Everyone is invited to join the celebration, from survivors to caregivers to neighbors.
A McKeesport nonprofit is turning a hospital tradition into a global moment of recognition. Cancer survivors everywhere are invited to let their phones ring at 3 p.m. on National Cancer Survivor Day.
Pediatric cancer survivors filled Dave & Buster's with laughter and joy as they reconnected with the medical teams who helped save their lives. Nicklaus Children's Hospital hosted the special reunion to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day in a stress-free, fun environment.
Communities across Alaska are throwing celebrations throughout June to honor the state's 38,000 cancer survivors with picnics, 5Ks, and music events. National Cancer Survivors Day on June 7 kicks off a month of statewide recognition showing that life after diagnosis can thrive.
Over 500 cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers came together at a Wisconsin park to celebrate life, honor those lost, and share hope. The Aurora Cancer Survivor's Day Picnic transformed a simple summer gathering into a powerful reminder that nobody fights cancer alone.
INTEGRIS Health Cancer Institute brought together survivors, families, and caregivers for its 39th annual Celebration of Life on National Cancer Survivors Day. The Oklahoma City event featured therapy dogs, live entertainment, and ceremonies honoring those who've beaten cancer.
Cancer survivors two-stepped their way through Cielo Vista Mall in western-themed costumes, celebrating five years of an event that's become a Borderland tradition. The "Give Cancer the Boot" dance party brought together hundreds of survivors for an afternoon of line dancing, art, and community. #
After surviving cancer and business collapse, County Durham businesswoman Nickie Gott OBE wrote a memoir to help others believe they can rise after falling. "Shake Your Own Pompoms" releases May 28 as a rallying cry for anyone who's ever doubted themselves.
Prisca Githuka chose to embrace her grey hair, missing breast, and cancer scars instead of reconstructive surgery. Her powerful message about survivor autonomy is changing how we think about healing.
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