Baton Rouge General celebrates survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day [Video]

BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge General celebrated their patients who beat the odds during their National Cancer Survivors Day event on Sunday. 

The event celebrated those who have survived cancer, as well as the community who has supported them during their journey.

“Cancer touches almost everybody in some way, so having a day to celebrate and take advantage of some of the positive feelings we’re having is important,” said Meghan Parrish, BRG’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications. 

Every year in Baton Rouge, more than 4,000 people are diagnosed with cancer. Last year alone, Baton Rouge General treated nearly 1,500 patients with cancer. Parrish stressed the event’s importance for survivors to connect with others who’ve been through similar experiences.

“A lot of times going through treatment and coming out of it, survivorship isn’t as straightforward as you think, so talking to other people that have been through that is important.”

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