Join us for the 20th annual survivorship event designed to provide education on wellness for those living with a cancer diagnosis. Patients, survivors, caregivers, friends, families and health care professionals are invited to attend.
This free conference is designed to provide education on a variety of side effects, including late and long-term, faced by cancer survivors to promote wellness and empowerment.
In addition to a keynote presentation by Shayla Rivera, the event will feature breakout sessions led by experts in the fields of nutrition, exercise, communication & relationships, caregiving, mental health and art therapy to name a few. A survivor panel discussion and opportunities throughout the day for community cancer organizations exhibitor networking are also event highlights. We can’t wait to see you there!
Also included
- Light continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
- Raffle Prizes
- Community cancer organizations exhibitor networking
Date:
Saturday, June 06, 2026
Start Time:
8:30 a.m. PDT
Host or Sponsor:
Location:
Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Thomas Building, Pelton Auditorium
Fred Hutch Campus
1100 Fairview Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Cost:
Free
Contact Information:
Keynote Speaker
Sheyla Rivera
Shayla is an aerospace engineer who worked for NASA and is now an inspirational speaker; professor at her alma mater, Texas A&M University; a comedian; and a breast cancer survivor who has appeared in numerous TV shows and has a comedy special on HBO Max.
A self-proclaimed Awareness Expert, Shayla has come to know one basic truth, “The best way to learn, grow and change, in other words be enlightened, is to lighten up.” Approaching very serious subjects with a very light heart, Shayla helps young and old alike become clear about the personal beliefs that might be getting in the way of their real desires. With numerous awards and accolades throughout her engineering, speaking and comedy careers, Shayla is not easily placed in just one category or class, she defines her own. Shayla now can add Breast Cancer Survivor to her resume, which she is grateful and says, “My number one goal is to inspire through laughter.”
Afternoon Presentation
The Role of Integrative Medicine in Cancer Survivorship
Start Time: 1:45 p.m.
Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD, MPH
Professor, Cancer Prevention Program
Public Health Sciences Division, Fred Hutch
Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
Survivor Panel Discussion - Stories of Meaning, Resilience & Persevering
Start time: 2:15 p.m.
The Survivor Panel is the event ‘highlight’ according to many past attendees. This panel of cancer survivors will share their stories, experiences & resources that will be inspiring to us all. Facilitated by our survivorship clinic provider, this will also be an opportunity for Q&A time between audience and the survivor panel.
"This event fired on all pistons: inspirational, informational and actionable."
— Past conference attendee
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