Join Us for Survivorship Day, June 1

June is National Cancer Survivor Month, an awareness and education campaign celebrating all survivors, the newly diagnosed, those in treatment, and those who have completed cancer treatment. Thanks to spectacular advances in cancer research and treatment, more than 16.9 million people in the U.S. are cancer survivors living with, through, and beyond their disease.

The Duke Supportive Care & Survivorship Center at Duke Cancer Institute has set aside June 1 for its annual commemoration of this important occasion — Survivorship Day 2022.

Whether you’re a cancer survivor, friend, loved one, or medical professional, this is a day for everyone. We hope you will join us for a jam-packed day featuring virtual expert panel discussions with audience Q&A and virtual interactive workshops. 

“Survivorship Day is a treasured DCI event that each year celebrates survivors, supports individuals and families facing cancer, and inspires the newly diagnosed,” said Cheyenne Corbett, PhD, director of cancer support and survivorship. “While we are unable to come together in person for this event, our doctors, therapists, child life specialists, social workers, self-image consultants and other experts nevertheless remain committed to this annual tradition by hosting online interactive workshops and panel discussions, and recording video presentations. Our team stands united, on this day and every day, to raise awareness about the challenges that cancer survivors face.”

The Survivorship Day 2022 portal is now open for exploration!
*If you are reading this on June 1, pre-registration is closed for the LIVE events, but you can still join by accessing the direct link to the events

*Expert Panel Discussions with Audience Q&A

• Cancer Survivorship Panel: 50 years of Life-Changing Care | 12 to 1 p.m.
  Featuring:
  Steve Patierno, PhD (deputy director of DCI)
  Carey Anders, MD (breast medical oncologist, interim chief of the Division of Medical Oncology and medical director of the Duke Center for Brain & Spine Metastasis), Kevin Oeffinger, MD (director, DCI Center for Onco-Primary Care and the Duke Supportive Care & Survivorship Center)
  Cheyenne Corbett, PhD, LMFT (director, Supportive Care & Survivorship)
  Alicia S. Johnson, FNP-C (nurse practitioner and nurse navigator for the gynecologic cancer patients)
• Parenting with Cancer: A Panel Discussion | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Improving Health through Managing Stress | 4 to 5 p.m.
• Taking Care of Your Body During & After Treatment: A Panel Discussion | 5 to 6 p.m.

*Virtual Interactive Workshops

• Tai Chi with Dr. Jay Dunbar | 9 to 9:45 a.m.
• Gentle Yoga with Laura Woodall | 10 to 11 a.m.
• Explore the Power of Your Voice for Healing | 3 to 4 p.m.

*All events are free of charge. This year's events, all held on June 1, 2022, will be presented in a virtual format for the continued protection of those we serve in this uncertain pandemic time. Learn More about the panels & workshops

On your own time

• TRY yoga, meditation, stretching exercises, at-home massage therapy, and cooking healthy
   
• LEARN relaxation techniques and stress management techniques
   

• LEARN ABOUT our many services for patients, families, and caregivers: Nutrition Services, Therapy and Counseling, Chaplain Services, Clinical Social Work, Patient/Nurse Navigation, Sexual Health and Intimacy, Self-Image Services, Recreation Therapy, Integrative Medicine, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Child Life Services, Teen & Young Adult Oncology Program, Onco-fertility, and Survivorship Clinical Services

• MEET survivors like you by listening to or reading about their experiences

TOUR the Virtual Survivorship Day site NOW or DOWNLOAD the flyer to share with loved ones!