Pinktober: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Pinktober—Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and we are proud to celebrate and support our community during this important time.

Thank You to 5 Point Credit Union

A special thank you to our friends at 5 Point Credit Union for their generous donation to our Breast Cancer Support Group. Our facilitator, Karyn, and the entire group felt the love and support.

We also want to extend our gratitude to today’s guest speakers for the support group:

• Shernette Sherrill, MSN-Ed, RN, PHN, OCN

• Lisa Lampton, MSN, MBA, RN, CBCN, OCN

• Dana Howell-Perkins, Ph.D (c), MSBS

Thank You for Your Support at Kendra Scott

Our supporters are golden! ✨ Thanks to our amazing team who shared about Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands and to everyone who sipped, shopped, and joined us at Kendra Scott Market Street.

Your generosity helps us continue providing vital programming and services for our community. Together, we are making a difference!

Light The Night Updates

Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center is proud to participate in Light The Night, supporting Blood Cancer United. Many of our guests benefit from resources through this organization.

Here’s how you can help:

Join Our Team

Walk with us on a 1-mile leisurely walk in Town Green Park, The Woodlands, on November 2nd at dusk. It's free and easy to sign up! 

Every gift makes a difference! Memorial Hermann The Woodlands will match donations, doubling your impact.

Thank You to This Week’s Donors

• Carla

• Laura

• Kimberly

Together, we bring hope, healing, and light to those who need it most.

Did you know?

• Over the last 75 years, LLS has funded $1.8 billion in medical research.

• 19 new treatment options were approved by the FDA in 2024.

• $57.5M toward advancing clinical trials and 499 publications in major scientific journals.

Email Marcella with Subject Line: Join Team Canopy
[Donate to Team Canopy]

Participants: Kimberly Cook, Patricia Gamble, Susan Herndon, Marcella Herrera, Andrew Herrera, Bonnie Hubert, Tiffany Johnson, Kristina Oates, Shernette Sherrill, Ede Young, Rita Villanueva, Laura Josefsen, Michelle Yates

October 10th: World Mental Health Day – Come to the Show!

Join us on October 10th as survivors and caregivers share their talents through music, art, drama, and poetry, honoring the healing power of creative expression. Don’t miss this special event!

RSVP: 713-897-5939

Community Outreach

We are grateful to Howard Hughes and McKesson for inviting the Canopy team to share about the Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at your Employee Wellness Fair.

Thanks also to Advisory Council member Erin Lucke, Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, for including Canopy in your presentation at Del Webb The Woodlands.

We cherish opportunities to extend survivorship resources and education beyond our walls.

Cancer Journey Institute

Shariann Tom and Juliana Lezama from The Cancer Journey Institute recently visited Canopy to share insights on The Cancer Journey, including the PESH Check-In.

Shariann generously donated copies of her book, The Call of Cancer, and hosted a meaningful book signing for our community.

Survivorship Support

Second Cancers After Breast Cancer

Breast cancer survivors may face a number of health challenges. One major concern is the risk of cancer returning or developing a new, unrelated cancer, known as a second cancer.

What is the risk of a second cancer?

• The most common second cancer is another breast cancer.

• Survivors may also have a slightly higher risk for cancers of the salivary gland, esophagus, stomach, colon, uterus, ovary, thyroid, soft tissue (sarcoma), skin (melanoma), and blood (AML).

Factors influencing risk include:

• Genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA1/2)

• Radiation therapy to the chest

• Certain chemotherapy drugs

• Tamoxifen therapy (slightly increases uterine cancer risk but reduces recurrence of breast cancer)

Follow-Up After Breast Cancer Treatment
Regular check-ups and screenings are essential to catch any issues early.

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