UT Health East Texas to Host Breast Cancer Survivor Summit Sept. 27
Tyler, Texas (August 22, 2025) — UT Health East Texas will host a Breast Cancer Survivor Summit from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27, at Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk Conference Center.
The summit will celebrate the strength and resilience of breast cancer survivors, the most common cancer diagnosed among U.S. women. Breast cancer accounts for 32% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women, and today, more than 4 million women in the U.S. are living with a history of the disease, whether in treatment or survivorship.
“It is so important to celebrate these warriors who have bravely battled this disease,” said Regina Davis, director of the UT Health East Texas HOPE Breast Centers. “This event allows survivors to connect with others who share their journey, while also gaining valuable insights and resources to support recovery and life beyond cancer.”
The summit will feature a physician panel with expert insights, vendors and resources for survivors, a breakfast buffet, door prizes, fellowship opportunities and more.
The event is free to attend, but registration is required as seating is limited. Each survivor may bring one registered guest. In keeping with the “Hats Off to You” theme, attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite hat.
The registration deadline is Sept. 5. To register, visit: https://uthealtheasttexas.com/survivor-summit/
About UT Health East Texas
UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through an extensive regional network that includes nine hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services, an EMS fleet of more than 65 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive eight-trauma center care network, including the region’s only Level 1 trauma facility.
As a partner with The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. The nationally recognized UT System also includes The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, as well as three other major university medical centers located throughout the state.