{"id":10995,"date":"2025-06-12T19:26:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T19:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/?post_type=story&#038;p=10995"},"modified":"2026-01-27T21:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:20:21","slug":"a-day-to-celebrate-cancer-survivors","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/stories\/a-day-to-celebrate-cancer-survivors\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day to Celebrate: Cancer Survivors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\r\n.green { color: #1d8680; line-height: 2.5rem; }<br \/>\r\n.green2 { color: #1d8680; line-height: 2.5rem; }<br \/>\r\n.greenbg { background: #1d8680; padding: 2rem 10rem 3rem 10rem; }<br \/>\r\n.offwhite { background: #F7F7F7; padding: 4rem 4rem 0px; }<br \/>\r\n.white { color: #fff; }<br \/>\r\n.white ul li::before, .greenbg ul li::before { color: #fff !important; }<br \/>\r\n.lrg-txt { line-height: 2.5rem; }<br \/>\r\n.lightgrey { background: #F7F7F7; padding: 2rem 5rem 3rem 5rem; }<br \/>\r\n.nogap { gap: 0 !important; }<br \/>\r\n.lftbrdr { border-left: 2px #ffffff solid; padding-left: 2rem; margin-right: 1rem; }<br \/>\r\n.space { color: #1d8680; line-height: 1.0rem; }<br \/>\r\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile full has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(29,134,128) 0%,rgb(29,134,128) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<span style=\"color: white\">\n\n\n<h1 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">A Day to Celebrate: Cancer Survivors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-flow: row nowrap;\">\r\n<p class=\"text-descriptive\" style=\"color: white;\">Share this article<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 2rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/?post_type=story&amp;p=5882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n    <path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M6.023 16L6 9H3V6h3V4c0-2.7 1.672-4 4.08-4 1.153 0 2.144.086 2.433.124v2.821h-1.67c-1.31 0-1.563.623-1.563 1.536V6H13l-1 3H9.28v7H6.023z\"><\/path>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 2rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.merck.ca%2Fen%2F%3Fpost_type%3Dstory%26p%3D5882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n    <path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M15.205 0H.695C.299 0 0 .3 0 .7v14.7c0 .3.298.6.696.6h14.608c.398 0 .696-.3.696-.7V.7c-.1-.4-.398-.7-.795-.7zM4.671 13.6H2.385V6H4.77v7.6h-.1zM3.578 5c-.795 0-1.392-.7-1.392-1.4 0-.8.597-1.4 1.392-1.4.795 0 1.39.6 1.39 1.4-.098.7-.695 1.4-1.39 1.4zm9.938 8.6H11.13V9.9c0-.9 0-2-1.192-2-1.193 0-1.391 1-1.391 2v3.8H6.16V6h2.286v1c.298-.6 1.093-1.2 2.187-1.2 2.385 0 2.782 1.6 2.782 3.6v4.2h.1z\"><\/path>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"margin-left: 2rem;\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Supporting Cancer Patients Through Scholarships For Nurses&amp;body=https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/?post_type=story&amp;p=5882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n    <path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M16 5.7V14c0 .6-.4 1-1 1H1c-.6 0-1-.4-1-1V5.7l7.5 4.2c.28.14.72.14 1 0L16 5.7zM15 1c.6 0 1 .4 1 1v1.5L8 7.9 0 3.4V2c0-.6.4-1 1-1z\"><\/path>\r\n<\/svg>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3864\" height=\"2576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/05\/iStock-944834584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8116 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"green\" style=\"line-height: 2.5rem;\"><em>What is National Cancer Survivors Day?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual celebration recognized around the world to celebrate cancer survivorship. This special day is a time to recognize the many people living with cancer including those who have been recently diagnosed, those in remission, and the family and friends who support them along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This celebration of life happens on the first Sunday in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also take this occasion to honour the dedicated health care teams who support Canadians in their cancer care journeys, as well as the important role patient support and advocacy groups play in providing Canadians with resources, support, and access to community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"green\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><b>\u201cThrough my cancer journey I have built a strong community; one I am very grateful for and has helped me get through difficult times. I make every effort to give back to the community and do what I can to support others as they navigate their own journeys.\u201d &#8211; Shannon Gaudette, Cancer Survivor. <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center full lightgrey has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,0) 7%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video alignleft\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.merck.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/05\/Shannon-Gaudette-Merck.ca-Patient-Video-Melanoma.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Shannon was first diagnosed with early-stage melanoma in 2005, stage III in 2010 and stage IV in 2011. Click above to learn about her journey with cancer.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"green\"><em>How does cancer affect Canadians?&nbsp;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada.<sup>1<\/sup>  Experts expect over 40% of Canadians to develop cancer in their lifetimes, and 25% (1 in 4) are expected to die from the disease.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the general rates of cancer incidence and related deaths are on the decline, Canada is projected to see an increase in new cancer cases and related deaths in 2024, largely due to an aging and growing population.<sup>3<\/sup><br><br>Each patient journey is different, and outcomes are not the same for everyone. This is why continued advancements in research and innovation are important, which can help contribute to better patient outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"green\">Merck\u2019s Commitment to Oncology &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>National Cancer Survivors Day is an important day for all of us at Merck Canada, and our commitment to Canadians living with cancer is unwavering. Through our ongoing research, medical innovation and partnerships with members of the oncology community, we aim to help Canadians diagnosed with cancer live longer and better lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"green\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><b>\u201cNational Cancer Survivors Day is an important moment for the oncology community, and today, we celebrate the survivors, their families, and the care teams who support them throughout their journey. This day also highlights the progress in survivorship and the need to continue pushing forward to help improve the lives of Canadians living with cancer.\u201d &#8211; Andr\u00e9 Galarneau, PhD, Executive Director &#038; Vice President, Oncology Business Unit at Merck Canada.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"green has-medium-font-size\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Canadian Cancer Statistics 2021. Public Health Agency of Canada. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/reports-publications\/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice\/vol-41-no-11-2021\/canadian-cancer-statistics-2021.html\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/reports-publications\/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice\/vol-41-no-11-2021\/canadian-cancer-statistics-2021.html<\/a>. Accessed on March 7, 2025. <strong>2.<\/strong> Canadian Cancer Society. Cancer Statistic. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/cancer.ca\/en\/research\/cancer-statistics\">https:\/\/cancer.ca\/en\/research\/cancer-statistics<\/a> . Accessed on March 7, 2025. <strong>3.<\/strong> Canadian Medical Association Journal. Projected estimates of cancer in Canada in 2024. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmaj.ca\/content\/196\/18\/E615\">https:\/\/www.cmaj.ca\/content\/196\/18\/E615<\/a>. 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