Beyond Cancer: Honoring the Journey, Embracing the Future

Welcome to Cancer Survivorship Month 2025 at Henry Ford Health! This year’s theme, Beyond Cancer: Honoring the Journey, Embracing the Future, celebrates your strength, resilience, and continued path toward wellness. Whether you're currently in treatment, newly in remission, undergoing follow- up care, or navigating life after cancer, you are part of a powerful and inspiring community.

Throughout the month of celebration, we invite you to join us for a wide variety of events across our health system designed to uplift, connect, and empower survivors. From wellness workshops and guest speaker events to social gatherings and mindful movement sessions, every program is thoughtfully crafted with you in mind.

Cancer Survivorship Month Events

Explore dynamic programming centered around the core themes of innovation, wellness, and healing. This is your time to reflect on your journey, find new sources of support, and celebrate how far you’ve come.

Cancer Survivor Day Carnival

• Monday June 2nd, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Henry Ford Cancer - Genesys Hospital, 1 Genesys Pkwy Grand Blanc, MI 48439
• Henry Ford Cancer and Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute patients, post-treatment survivors, their families and cancer staff are invited to a special carnival featuring food vendors, carnival games, and festivities.
• No registration required, this is a free walk-up event.

 

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Discover the Healing Power of Reflexology Webinar

• June 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Virtual
• Join us for an engaging virtual presentation to explore the ancient art of reflexology that balances mind, body and spirit, promoting overall well-being. Reflex areas in the feet and hands correspond to the glands, organs and parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way that compliments traditional medical treatment. This presentation is interactive and includes hand charts for you to use as you follow the instructor’s presentation.
• About the presenter: Cheryl Beshada is Certified in Reflexology through the International Institute of Reflexology. She has been employed at the VanElslander Cancer Center, Valade Healing Art's Center at Henry Ford St. John Hospital since 2004. She continues to serve there as a Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapist where she offers Medical Hypnosis, Energy Work and Reflexology Sessions. Her position as a Reflexologist includes providing Foot Reflexology to patients at the Infusion Center as they receive their chemotherapy treatments. Cheryl has provided services for Universal Hospice and has served as a volunteer instructor for the South-East Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross. She has also served as volunteer and guest speaker for Gilda’s Club doing Reiki and Foot Reflexology.
• Registration required.

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Chamber Music Scarab Club Performance

• Thursday, June 5, 12 - 12:45 p.m., 6777 W Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
• Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Main Street
• If you're at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, you're invited to stop by for a midday concert; innovative programming, first-rate musicians and an intimate atmosphere all harmonize to create an incredible personal experience. Generously sponsored by Lisa DiChiera.
• No registration required, this is a free walk-up event.

 

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Cancer Survivorship: Achieving Improved Health to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence

• Thursdays, June 5 - July 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Virtual
• This 5-week education session open to post-active treatment cancer survivors and their caregivers features the most up to date science and research about how to improve your health and reduce your risk for cancer recurrence. Each week will feature one of 5 topics: survivorship care plans, healthy nutrition, staying active, mindfulness, and monitoring your labs.
• About the presenter: Dr. Carmen Stokes, PhD, FNP-BC, CNE is the coordinator of the Henry Ford SM Gavini Center for Cancer Prevention, where she leads initiatives focused on preventing cancer and reducing the risk of recurrence. With over 31 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Stokes is committed to empowering patients and making cancer prevention information accessible, engaging, and impactful. Prior to her current position, she served as an associate professor for 20 years, demonstrating a strong commitment to education and clinical excellence. Dr. Stokes is an active leader in the field of cancer navigation and prevention. She serves on the Steering Committee of the National Navigators Roundtable (NNRT), is an ambassador for the American Cancer Society’s VOICES research study, and holds board positions with the Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC) and Operation Breast Density.
• Registration required.

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Live with the Detroit Opera

• June 12, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, North Tower Lobby 15855 19 Mile Road Clinton Township, MI 48038
• Join us for a moving opera performance dedicated to celebrating the courage, strength, and journey of cancer survivors through the transformative power of song.
• No registration required, this is a free walk-up event.

 

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Art Therapy at Home

• June 16, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Virtual
• Henry Ford Cancer Art Therapist Calli Perry, LPC, ATR, will guide you through a special survivorship-themed project using supplies you have at home!
• Registration required.

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Live with the Detroit Opera

• June 19, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Main Street, 6777 W Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322
• Join us for a moving opera performance dedicated to celebrating the courage, strength, and journey of cancer survivors through the transformative power of song.
• No registration required, this is a free walk-up event.

 

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Fiscal Fitness: Strategies for Financial Success with DFCU

• June 17, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
• Virtual
• DFCU Financial is proud to offer a special, invite-only webinar just for you as part of Survivorship Celebration month. This empowering session will focus on building a strong financial foundation—no matter where you are in your journey. We’ll explore how to:
  • Create a realistic budget to avoid and eliminate debt
  • Plan for unexpected expenses
  • Understand how much credit you can afford
  • Uncover ways to free up funds to invest in your future
• Whether you’re getting back on your feet or simply want to feel more in control of your finances, this webinar is for you.
• Registration required.

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Live with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

• June 23, 2025 2:00  -3:00 p.m.
• Henry Ford Cancer-Detroit 2800 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 and streaming live
• You’re invited to a powerful and uplifting performance featuring musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, honoring the strength and journey of cancer survivors through the healing power of music.
• No registration required, this is a free walk-up event. You can also visit our website to stream the concert live from your smartphone or computer.

 

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Advance Care Planning Webinar

• June 24, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Virtual
• Henry Ford Palliative Medicine experts will explain Advance Care Planning, and why it’s important to have an Advance Directive on file in your medical record.
• Registration required.

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