Join us, this June, in supporting National Cancer Survivor Month by celebrating those who have fought the disease and those who are currently in treatment. Thanks to spectacular advances in cancer research, more than 16.9 million people in the United States are cancer survivors who are living with, through, and beyond their disease.

Who is a cancer survivor? According to the National Cancer Institute, an individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of his or her life. Every survivorship experience is unique as they may face challenges during and after treatments. With survivorship research, adverse effects will be controlled, treated, and prevented.

Celebrate Cancer Survivors

June is a time to celebrate and recognize cancer survivors, inspire those recently diagnosed, and, most importantly, to celebrate life. It is a time for everyone to celebrate, whether you’re a cancer survivor, a family member, friend, or medical professional. The month provides an opportunity for all people living with a history of cancer to connect with each other, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have supported them along the way.

This June, as survivors are celebrated and honored, it is important to remember that the battle is not necessarily over.  It is also a time to draw attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship in order to promote more resources, research, and survivor-friendly legislation to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life.

Increasing Cancer Survivorship Together

Thanks to dedicated research teams, cancer survivor rates are continuing to increase. Many types of cancers are considered extremely treatable. Your donations have helped children across the country get to trial treatments that help more and more children with safer and more effective treatments for this disease.