Survivorship Houston '08

Teaming Up to Fight Cancer: Hope, Inspiration and Fun!

  1. Sunday, June 1, 1-4 p.m.
  2. Methodist Training Center
  3. Home of the Houston Texans

Survivorship Houston is a FREE citywide celebration for Houston-area cancer patients and their families, regardless of where or when they were treated. The program, to begin at approximately 1:30 p.m., will be hosted by Houston celebrity, Linda Lorelle.

Activities:

  • Hear inspirational stories of courage and hope
  • Learn about community survivorship resources
  • Talk with cancer survivorship experts
  • Enjoy live entertainment and more!

Meet Houston Texan Cheerleaders!

Activities for Kids: face painting, football toss and cookie decorating

Registration is required and can be completed one of the following ways:

Registration Deadline:

  • By mail or fax: May 23
  • Online or by phone: May 30

Methodist Training Center:

Reliant Park

Our celebration will be held at Methodist Training Center at Reliant Park, the home of the Houston Texans.

Sponsors

The Survivorship Houston Coalition thanks the following organizations who have provided financial support for the Survivorship Houston Celebration:

  • The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
  • The Methodist Hospital
  • HCONS (Houston Chapter Oncology Nursing Society)
  • Cancer Counseling, Inc.
  • Houston Texans

Cancer Survivorship

There remains a perception that cancer is a fatal disease, that it is invariably accompanied by pain and discomfort, and that the quality of one's life is almost always seriously compromised by a cancer diagnosis.

In fact, nearly 64% of all adults diagnosed with cancer will survive beyond five years and there are more than 10.5 million cancer survivors alive today. Modern treatments enable many people to survive their cancer or manage their disease for long periods of time, and with a quality of life that enables them to continue making important contributions to society. The advances in treatment and, indeed, the term "cancer survivor," are due to the incredible advances being made in cancer research.

While some who survive cancer will live disease- and side effects-free, others will experience physical, financial, psycho-social and spiritual effects. For some families, cancer becomes a chronic disease that can present challenges long after treatment is complete.

The Facts About Cancer Survivorship

 

Coalition Information

The Survivorship Houston Coalition was formed by a number of Houston-area organizations who share an interest in increasing community awareness of survivorship issues and helping those touched by the disease to find the support and resources they need.

Founding members of the coalition include:

 

Interested in Becoming a Member:

Get Involved!

If your organization is interested in becoming a member of the Survivorship Houston Coalition, send an email to: survivorshiphouston@gmail.com.