National Cancer Survivorship
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — They told him on his birthday. A day he loved to celebrate. We have many happy pictures of those birthdays. A month in, exhausted after the simple act of showering, he flopped on the bed and asked, ‘Why is this happening to us?’
Without thinking I responded, ‘Why not us...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 3, the nation will celebrate National Cancer Survivorship — a celebration of life honoring patients fighting this disease.
Look out for local events being held to recognize cancer survivors and be sure to honor your loved ones fighting cancer. They deserve our...

![An annual treasured Celebration of Life that is held in communities nationwide, around the world. The day is meant to demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. [graphic: AS Cancer Coalition website]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/nationalcancersurvivorsday_0.jpg?itok=8cxK92kv)
![An annual treasured Celebration of Life that is held in communities nationwide, around the world. The day is meant to demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. [graphic: AS Cancer Coalition website]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/nationalcancersurvivorsday.jpg?itok=SWj-ih0c)