Methodist Hospital Metropolitan Breast Cancer Program

11/06/2025

Join us for our Metro's Pink Warriors meeting tonight! See flyer for details.

17/12/2024

Join us tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 17, at 6:30 p.m. for our annual Metro's Pink Warriors Christmas Celebration. We'll have a Pot Luck Dinner, so please share your favorite dish at our celebration. If you wish to be part of our "Sock Exchange," please bring a pair of socks in a gift bag. We hope you'll join us for this special evening with fellow breast cancer survivors and our supporters.

21/10/2024

We're a bit late on sharing this video that was taken during our Metro's Pink Warriors support group (Methodist Hospital Metropolitan Breast Cancer Program) meeting with a couple of players he San Antonio FC (soccer team). We were all so amazed by their sincere interest in listening to our breast cancer stories.

03/10/2024

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan is having several Breast Cancer Awareness activities this month, including a flag-raising ceremony, a visit with the San Antonio Football Club (soccer team), pink lights all around the hospital, and a promotion in the hospital's cafeteria for the employees and staff.

23/07/2024

Sign up now for this amazing workshop!

Our next Cancer Chronicles Retreat is July 27th & 28th! Space is limited so sign up now! https://www.curtainupcancerfoundation.org/cancer-chronicles-retreat.html

22/07/2024

UPCOMING EVENTS:

CURTAIN UP CANCER FOUNDATION "CANCER CHRONICLES RETREAT" - July 27 & 28 (Saturday/Sunday of this upcoming weekend), Witte Museum, San Antonio. Cancer Chronicles is a two-day creative retreat which provides those affected by cancer a safe, supportive space to share their cancer journey through storytelling. ​ Registration is free and open to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis. ​The retreat is held at the historic Witte Museum in San Antonio. Here's a Facebook comment about the retreat posted by Rose Martinez, one our Metro's Pink Warriors: "This retreat is such a wonderful experience, for anyone as a Survivor, or Supporter, I recommend it. You will enjoy and feel complete after you write what you've never let out before." Click on the following link for more information and registration for this retreat: https://www.curtainupcancerfoundation.org/cancer-chronicles-retreat.html

OVERCOMERS NINE-WEEK WORKSHOP - Every Thursday from August 15-October 10, Cornerstone Church, San Antonio. Embark on a journey of healing and empowerment. This women’s workshop is for all breast cancer survivors as they enter into survivorship. It's a way to process and understand all that has happened during your breast cancer journey. Click on the following link for more information and registration for this workshop: https://overcomersbreastcancer.com/workshops. Currently, 11 spots are left, and registration will close on August 9.

PAINT THE PARKWAY PINK - Saturday, October 12, Cornerstone Christian Schools, San Antonio. The 12th Annual Paint the Parkway Pink Fun Run/Walk is proudly presented by the ThriveWell Cancer Foundation and is free for survivors. For more information, click on the following link: painttheparkwaypink.com. Join the Metro's Pink Warriors team using the following link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1574952?raceId=115905. Invite your friends and family to join the team and show their support.

SUSAN G. KOMEN 2024 SAN ANTONIO MORE THAN PINK WALK - Saturday, November 2, Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, San Antonio. The Methodist Healthcare System is one of the local sponsors for this walk at Methodist Hospital Westover Hills. There is no fee to register for the walk, but participants are encouraged to raise funds to support Komen's work to end breast cancer. For more information on this walk, click on the following link: http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=10537&pg=entry. Join the Methodist Hospital/Metropolitan team (Team Captain Susan Sanchez) by using the following link: https://secure.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=10537&pg=team&team_id=4886437

Susan G. Komen addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts in order to make the biggest impact against this disease. Join our fight!

03/06/2024

Join our support group for the upcoming theater performance, The Six, presented by Curtain Up Cancer Foundation. This show will be held at the Aztec Theater on Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. More information on this event is provided below.

Survivor tickets are available for a small ($1) charge and can be ordered by scanning the QR code in the flyer above or by clicking on the following link: https://www.curtainupcancerfoundation.org/the-six.html. Additional tickets may also be purchased.

I'm honored that my breast cancer story will be one of The Six performances presented on June 15, so I hope you'll join me in this special event. Debbie Williams

Instructions regarding your tickets to THE SIX

Hello, survivors and thrivers! We're so pleased to have you join us for THE SIX at 7:30 p.m. on June 15th at the Aztec Theatre. It will be a special night, and we want the cancer care community to attend in full force this year. Please send your friends to our website to purchase tickets or register for survivor tickets! Caregivers, co-survivors, healthcare professionals, and cancer support groups are especially welcome. https://www.curtainupcancerfoundation.org/

:00 p.m. – Doors to The Aztec open. Before the show, explore this "Instagram-Ready" theatre and riverwalk patio, take pics, enjoy the full bar, and bid on our silent auction.

* All Survivor Ticket holders must check in at the Survivor Ticket reception table in the theater lobby.

* Check-in doesn't require printed tickets or ID, just the name you registered under. We will check you off our list and direct you to that section of the theater.

* 7:00 p.m. —The House doors open. Ushers will help guests to their designated seats/sections.

* The Aztec is ADA-accessible but she IS an incredibly old building. We have scheduled volunteer ushers in addition to the Aztec ushers. If you need assistance, ask.

* Bathrooms and first floor are all ADA accessible. Seats in the Mezzanine and Balcony are only reachable by stairs.

*7:30 p.m. – Show starts! Enjoy THE SIX 2024, brought to you by Curtain Up Cancer Foundation and our sponsors.

* The Aztec Theatre is in the heart of downtown San Antonio at the corner of Commerce and St. Mary's. Many parking garages are within a few blocks of the venue, including Houston St. Garage (closest to the Majestic Theater), Market St. Garage, and the Rand Garage, plus a cheaper, open lot across from the Embassy Suites Hotel. You may also consider VIA, Uber, taxi, or carpooling.

* COMPLIMENTARY SURVIVOR TICKETS! Mezzanine/Balcony tickets for cancer survivors
* TICKETS FOR SALE! With a variety of price points -- Orchestra, Mezzanine, VIP Lounge, or Private Tables

Put June 15th on your calendar, round up your tribe, and get your tickets at our website today:
https://www.curtainupcancerfoundation.org/

SURVIVORS: Please spread the word! 💜
Thanks to our sponsors, we have a 'pay what you can' option for cancer survivors. Just go to Survivor Tickets. You'll be prompted to donate any amount you are able to as the price of your ticket, $1 minimum. All donations keep Curtain Up Cancer Foundation providing services to our cancer community! 💜
If you encounter any trouble registering, there are instructions in the comments below.

18/04/2024

Our Metro's Pink Warriors support group celebrated its 10th Anniversary last night at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital. This amazing group of survivors have become close friends following their breast cancer diagnosis and journeys. Several of the charter members shared their experiences with the support group over the years, including Jackie Rodriguez, Beatrice Garner, and Rose Martinez. Amy Gilmour from Curtain Up Cancer Foundation also talked about the programs being offered by this great organization, including the upcoming presentation of "The Six" on June 15. What a fantastic celebration of this big milestone.

22/02/2024

Overcomers: Daughters of the King of Kings gave a great presentation at last night's Metro's Pink Warriors support group meeting. This organization has so many wonderful programs available for our breast cancer survivors.

20/02/2024

Join us this Wednesday, February 21, at 6:00 p.m. for our Metro's Pink Warriors support group meeting. We'll have a special presentation by Genny Small and Jessica Meyers, from Overcomers: Daughters of the King of Kings. This organization offers several workshops and programs for breast cancer survivors. The meeting will be held at Methodist Metropolitan Hospital, in the basement classroom next to the cafeteria. See flyer for more information. We hope you'll join us and bring a fellow survivor or supporter.

20/01/2024

Mark your calendars for "The Six," presented by Curtain Up Cancer Foundation.

16/01/2024

Tomorrow (Wednesday) night's Metro's Pink Warriors support group meeting has been cancelled due to the extremely cold weather. We hope you'll join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, February 21, at 6:00 p.m. (Methodist Metropolitan Hospital classroom in the basement).