June is National Cancer Survivors Month! When we were founded in 1971, about 1% of the American population were cancer survivors. That has grown to more than 18 million people in 2022, or 5% of the population, due to improved detection and treatment programs. It can be hard to know what to say when someone shares they received a cancer diagnosis or are going through treatment for cancer. Here are some ideas from cancer survivors on our Board of Directors on the best ways you can support: - Do the normal things together. Invite them to watch the big game, get a pedicure, or go to a favorite restaurant to help overcome the pervasive presence of their treatment journey. - Be a good listener. Every journey is unique and comes with its own fears and challenges, and being a sounding board can be a big support as a loved one processes their personal experience. - It’s not always going to be ok. A cancer diagnosis is surrounded with uncertainty, and responding with empathy is a meaningful way to show support, such as: “it must be scary,” or “I don’t know what to say and am here to support you,” or simply “cancer sucks.” #PreventCareCure #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth (fb)

Since our founding in 1971, you’ve helped us raise nearly $25 million with a goal to prevent cancer, provide the best care for those fighting it, and find a cure, contributing to a nationwide 30% decrease in cancer mortality rates since 1991. However, in 2025, the main source of funding for these advancements have been on pause, significantly affecting cancer research. Your contributions help us close this funding gap and ensure lifesaving research continues without interruption, leading to more scientific breakthroughs and one day, a cure. As National Cancer Research Month draws to a close, donate today to help us fund the future of cancer research: https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=e7041189-62f8-44bc-842e-531fda53e580 #NationalCancerResearchMonth #DonatetoCancerResearch #PreventCareCure (fb)