(West Islip, NY) On Sunday, November 3, more than 600 cancer survivors and family members were honored for their strength and courage at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center’s 9th annual Cancer Survivors’ Day held at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Attendees were motivated by award winning vocalist, entertainer and cancer survivor, Kevin Sharp. In remission since 1991, he is the only Make-A-Wish “wish” child to become the wish request of other kids, bringing his experience with a rare form of cancer full circle. Like many patients diagnosed with cancer, Mr. Sharp is a survivor whose challenging experience has been an inspiration to others.
Pictured (L-R): Good Samaritan Hospital’s Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Nancy Simmons, Director of Cancer Registry Services MaryEllen Weber, Sr. M. Jean Agnes Geraghty, OP, Kevin Sharp, keynote speaker, and Chair of Hematology/Oncology Kenneth Gold, MD.
Cancer Survivors’ Day is a great opportunity to bring together a group of people whose lives have been touched by cancer and to affirm the possibility of a quality life after a diagnosis of cancer,” said Chief of Hematology/Oncology Kenneth Gold, MD. “Our expanding community of cancer survivors stands as a shining testament to the advances in cancer treatment at Good Sam. The individuals honored inspire our entire health care team with their bravery and remarkable optimism.
Good Samaritan is a leading resource for cancer patients and their families, offering some of the most advanced medical technology and professional resources available today. Good Samaritan uses a multidisciplinary team approach, focusing entirely on the patient’s health. This provides the most effective tools to fight cancer—whether it is determining risk factors, prevention education, early detection, cancer therapy or support resources.
For more information about Good Samaritan’s cancer services, call (631) 376-4444.
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), voluntary, not-for-profit hospital located in West Islip. The medical center, which has more than 3,77 employees and 900 physicians on staff, had nearly 28,000 patient admissions and nearly 100,000 emergency department visits in 2012. Good Samaritan is a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Visit the website a http://www.good-samaritan-hospital.org.
