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Killeen hospitals celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day

Killeen hospitals celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day
Posted at 12:58 PM, Jun 06, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-06 14:47:07-04

Sunday, June 3 marked National Cancer Survivors Day, but many in Central Texans held celebrations on Monday.

Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center, Metroplex Hospital and Darnall Army Medical Center joined in on the celebration at the Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center in Killeen.

Doctor Derrick Nguyen from the Baylor Scott & White Killeen Cancer Center says that the day is not just about the patients, but about family and friends; celebrating all aspects of the cancer journey.

Doctors, patients, and even the City of Killeen Mayor, Jose Segarra joined in on the festivities. The City of Killeen also delivered a proclamation declaring Cancer Survivors Day in Killeen.

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