Cancer CareMay 27, 2025
Cancer center celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day June 12
Connect with other survivors and their caregivers, and interact with cancer experts
(SACRAMENTO)
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center marks National Cancer Survivors Day on June 12. The fun-filled outdoor event will be at the cancer center, 2279 45th St. in Sacramento from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Join us for an inspiring day of celebration and connection as we honor cancer survivors and their journeys,” said UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Primo “Lucky” Lara Jr.
The family-friendly day includes live music, arts and crafts and other uplifting activities. Connect with fellow survivors and talk with UC Davis Health cancer experts.
There will be a celebration to honor the resilience of survivors as well as interactive sessions in art, music and dance therapy. The event also includes a resource fair featuring local wellness and support services. Lunch and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Celebration is open to all
The cancer center’s Supportive Oncology and Survivorship team organizes the event every year to honor people impacted by cancer. This year, the event is open to the community for the first time. You do not need to be a UC Davis Health patient to attend.
It all takes place in the courtyard between the north and south buildings of the cancer center. Go to parking structures 2 or 3 and follow the signs to the cancer center. Look for the large balloon display between the two buildings.
Please RSVP to the survivors day celebration by June 5.
What is National Cancer Survivors Day?
The nonprofit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation held its first event in 1988. The annual event is a “celebration of life,” where survivors gather with doctors, nurses and other staff as well as friends and family to show that life after a cancer diagnosis can be full and fun.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated center serving the Central Valley and inland Northern California, a region of more than 6 million people. Its specialists provide compassionate, comprehensive care for more than 100,000 adults and children every year and access to more than 200 active clinical trials at any given time. Its innovative research program engages more than 240 scientists at UC Davis who work collaboratively to advance discovery of new tools to diagnose and treat cancer. Patients have access to leading-edge care, including immunotherapy and other targeted treatments. Its Office of Community Outreach and Engagement addresses disparities in cancer outcomes across diverse populations, and the cancer center provides comprehensive education and workforce development programs for the next generation of clinicians and scientists. For more information, visit cancer.ucdavis.edu.
