CCF Celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day - 2023
CCF aligns with the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation’s definition of a survivor as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the rest of life.
Who is a cancer survivor?
CCF aligns with the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation’s definition of a survivor as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life.
What can I do to celebrate survivorship?
National Cancer Survivors Day is a special occasion that provides an opportunity for cancer survivors to celebrate their journey and share their experiences. Here are some ideas on how cancer survivors can celebrate survivorship on National Cancer Survivors Day:
- Share your survivor story with CCF
- Support survivors by volunteering; become a mentor with CholangioConnect
- Join the CCA Warriors Facebook Page
- Connect with other survivors through CCF’s Support Groups
- Learn about the International Cholangiocarcinoma Patient Registry
NCSD Toolkit
What else can I do to spread the word?
Take a photo or video that depicts how you soar to support CCF’s theme, Survivors Soar, and share it on your social media using the hashtags #NCSD2023 #CCAHopeSoars. Please also tag @Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation.
You and your family can write messages of hope and gratitude on recyclable paper and fold it into an airplane and fly it off a high peak. Click here for some paper plane folding instructions. You can also get creative and fly a kite, launch a balloon, or light a lantern. The sky’s the limit!
Social media is a powerful resource to publicize National Cancer Survivor Day. Some example posts are provided in this NCSD Toolkit that includes other helpful tips. Social networking also gives you an opportunity to fundraise for the recognition day. Watch this video on how to do a Facebook Fundraiser.
Survivor Resources
CCF is aware that survivorship still comes with many challenges during and after treatment. Here is a short list of resources to help you. For a complete list by the National Cancer Survivor Day Foundation, click here.
- Survivorship Information from Cancer.Net
- National Cancer Institute’s Survivorship Resources
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Helps Guide Life After Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cancer Survival Toolbox
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Section on Cancer Survivorship Care Plans
Thank you for your support. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone impacted by cholangiocarcinoma. We encourage everyone to participate in National Cancer Survivors Day® to not only recognize those who are living with a history of cancer but also raise awareness about survivorship to inspire hope.