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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mid-Atlantic Cancer Support Center Celebrates National Cancer Survivor’s Day on
Saturday, June 21, 2008
April 17, 2008 --
Join the Mid-Atlantic Cancer Support Center on National Cancer Survivors’ Day (NCSD),
Saturday, June 21, 2008, to give voice to the millions of people who have been
touched by cancer. NCSD is an annual, worldwide celebration of life that is held
in hundreds of communities throughout the United States, Canada, and other
participating countries. Cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, friends,
and healthcare professionals will unite in this symbolic event to show the world
that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.
The
Mid-Atlantic Cancer Support Center is hosting a Dinner and Photographic
Essay Exhibit on June 21, at Chesapeake Christian Fellowship in
Davidsonville, MD, at 6:00 pm to commemorate NCSD, and you’re invited.
We will join hundreds of communities worldwide in celebrating life as
part of the 21st annual NCSD, the world’s largest cancer survivor event.
“This event
will lift your spirit because you can learn how surviving cancer is an
attitude about life and living each day to the fullest,” says Howard
Dunkley, Mid-Atlantic Cancer Support Center Executive Director. “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 call attention to the
issues of cancer survivorship.”
A cancer
survivor is defined by the NCSD Foundation as anyone living with a
history of cancer from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of
life. Approximately 10.5 million Americans are now living with cancer
and beyond a diagnosis of cancer. In the United States, almost half of
all men and one third of all women are expected to be diagnosed with
cancer at some point in their lives. We need to learn as much as
possible about this disease 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 hindered access to cancer specialists and promising new treatments,
inadequate insurance, financial hardship, employment problems, and
psychological struggles. In light of these difficulties, attention needs
to be focused on improving the critical aspects of long-term care for
cancer survivors.
“Despite the
adversities they face, cancer survivors continue to show resilience by
living active, productive lives,” says Howard Dunkley of Mid-Atlantic
Cancer Support Center. “They face each day with courage and dignity in
their fight against cancer and serve as an inspiration to all of us.”
The
Mid-Atlantic Cancer Support Center is a Christian, non-profit
organization committed to providing services to women, men, and children
touched by cancer. It is a place where people can find hope and healing
through programs and support services designed to inspire and empower
all cancer survivors, this caregivers, loved ones, and healthcare
providers.
For More Information Contact:
Mid-Atlantic Cancer Support Center
P.O. Box 2231, Annapolis, MD 21404
Tel: 443-223-6080
E-mail:
email@macancersupport.com
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