Young Adult Cancer Canada, 18 Argyle Street, Suite 201, St. John's, NL, A1A 1V3
Email [email protected] | Phone 709.579.7325 | Fax 709.579.7326 | Toll-free 1.877.571.7325
Increased awareness and assistance programs are needed to help YAs recover from the financial impact of cancer.
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YAs with cancer experience significantly greater distress than their non-cancer peers. This distress is associated with modifiable factors such as sleep, fear of cancer recurrence, body image dissatisfaction, and social support, illustrating key areas for intervention.
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YAC Prime findings reveal impact of cancer and unique issues facing young adults
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On September 7, 16 of us came out on a beautiful day to see the local art around downtown Winnipeg.
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More than 70 people made their way up Signal Hill in St. John’s for the 20th Annual Climb on September 22, 2019. We raised over $9,200 to fund digital, local, and national programs to help young adults living with, through, and beyond cancer.
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YACC’s program director, Karine Chalifour, posts daily recaps on Facebook during Retreat Yourself and Survivor Conference. Here is a compilation of what she saw and felt during Retreat Yourself Adventure based in Rocky Harbour, NL from September 12-16, 2019.
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“I was an active and bright-eyed kid before cancer. When I was diagnosed, I felt alone, lost, and disconnected from all of those around me.”
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“YACC has helped me tackle depression and isolation through workshops on how to thrive after diagnosis, and by connecting me to hundreds of young adults dealing with cancer across Canada.”
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“My first interaction with YACC included spilling all of my fears on the Facebook group. The responses from YACCers — strangers to me at that point — brought more comfort than hearing ‘you’ll be OK’ from my mother.”
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“YACC gave me a new way of looking at life and taught me how to thrive even though I still have cancer.”
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