Beyond Cancer: Honoring the Journey, Embracing the Future

Welcome to Cancer Survivorship Month 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.

If you have questions or need assistance signing up for any of these events, contact our Cancer Support Specialist, or call (313) 556-8179 (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.).

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.

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.

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.

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

Thursdays, June 5 - July 3, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm
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.

Live with the Detroit Opera

June 12, 2025 2:00-3:00 pm
Henry Ford Cancer-Detroit 2800 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 and streaming live
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. You can also visit our website to stream the concert live from your smartphone or computer.

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.

Live with the Detroit Opera

June 19, 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.

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.

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.

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.