In recognition of national cancer survivor’s month, New York Hospital Queens is inviting the public to a program that will be both motivational and inspirational. Survivors will tell their stories and renowned physicians and leaders in the field of oncology will present information about advances in the treatment of cancer.
The event will take place on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the hospital located at 56-45 Main Street in Flushing, New York. The program will take place in the Theresa and Eugene M. Lang Center for Research and Education. New York City Comptroller John C. Liu is scheduled to be the guest speaker.
The National Cancer Institute’s latest statistics indicate that the number of cancer survivors in the United States has increased from 9.8 million in 2001 to 11.7 million in 2007. The Cancer Center at NYHQ provides a comprehensive program of cancer services in a comfortable environment that is close to home for Queens residents. As a result, more patients in Queens are choosing to come to NYHQ for their care. When David Kreitzer; attorney, cancer survivor and former New York Hospital Queens patient, speaks about being a survivor he says, “Hope is the spirit of the soul, the intangible source of healing.”
Dattatreyudu Nori, M.D., Chairman, Department of Radiation Oncology says, “The ‘Celebration of Life’ is the most rewarding event that we organize because it honors our patients for their courage and strength in triumphing over cancer and our dedicated team of physicians and staff for their skill and compassion in treating our patients. All of us has a great deal to be proud of at this event as we count our successes—in lives saved and perhaps equally important, in maintaining the quality of life of those who come to us for care.”
Lunch will be served immediately following the program. Seating is limited and it is necessary to RSVP by calling 800-282-6684.
New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University.