Every year on the first Sunday in June, we take a moment to honor and celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. National Cancer Survivors Day is a meaningful celebration of life and a powerful reminder that survivorship is something to celebrate!
This year, National Cancer Survivors Day falls on Sunday, June 1, and across the Texas Medical Center, hospitals and organizations are coming together to host events and activities that honor survivors and support their journey.
M.D. Anderson’s Survivorship Week
At M.D. Anderson, the celebration stretches across an entire week. Survivorship Week, held from June 1 to June 7, features a wide range of events and resources tailored to the needs and interests of cancer survivors. Highlights of the Week include:
• Educational lectures on topics like anticancer living, stress management, and meditation
• Skincare workshops to help manage changes from treatment
• Resource fairs offering guidance and support tools
• Support group sessions for connection and community
• Special events hosted by the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) program
• Music and mindfulness activities to promote healing and relaxation
These events welcome anyone touched by cancer and aim to uplift, educate, and empower through every stage of the journey. View the full Survivorship Week calendar here.
Houston Methodist: Ongoing Support for Survivors and Caregivers
Houston Methodist continues its commitment to healing and community throughout the year with several monthly programs designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Each event promotes creativity, movement, and emotional wellness.
• Thriving Through Creative Arts (First Thursday of each month): A therapeutic art program that provides survivors with a space to create, connect, and decompress.
• Life In Motion (Second Tuesday of each month): A movement-based session that supports physical and emotional healing through guided expression.
• Music4Life (Fourth Thursday of each month): A music therapy experience that encourages emotional release, muscle relaxation, and inner peace through the power of music.
View the full calendar here.
Veteran Affairs Hospital: Healing Touch and Integrated Health for Cancer Survivors
The VA Medical Center will hold a virtual group session titled “Healing Touch and Integrated Health for Cancer Survivors” on the third Tuesday of each month.
Healing Touch and other integrative health techniques aim to restore balance and harmony within the body. Potential benefits include.
• Decreased stress and increased relaxation
• Lowered fatigue levels
• Better sleep quality
• Enhanced pain management and overall wellness
To learn more, click here.
National Cancer Survivors Day highlights the strength of those who have faced cancer and the importance of the community that surrounds them. From survivors to caregivers and healthcare professionals, we come together to celebrate lives lived with courage.