National Cancer Survivor Month
Please join Charleston Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in support of National Survivor Month, celebrating those who have fought the disease and those currently in treatment. Thanks to spectacular advances in cancer research, more than 18 million people in the United States are cancer survivors 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 diagnosis through the balance of their life. Every survivorship experience is unique as they may face challenges during and after treatments. At Charleston Oncology, we support and provide life-saving treatments and clinical trials to achieve quality life in your cancer journey years.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SUPPORT CANCER SURVIVORS?
Share your story.
Share your story on the www.ichosecharlestononcology.com testimonials page.
Contact your congressperson.
Contact your members of Congress to make cancer research a national priority.
Raise awareness about survivorship.
Tell everyone that June is National Survivor Month by sharing our Instagram and Facebook stories of hope on your page, liking, commenting, and sharing your account.
Learn more about survivorship.
Take the AACR Cancer Survivor Quiz to test your knowledge of cancer survivorship.
Join the advocacy community.
Engage with AACR on social media using the official #CelebrateSurvivorship and #ichoosecharlestononcology.
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