Young Adult Cancer Canada, 18 Argyle Street, Suite 201, St. John's, NL, A1A 1V3
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Together with our YACCers and YACCtivists, I know we will blaze a trail to reach even more young adults who are dealing with cancer in isolation
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On Saturday, September 21, 2019, a group of 14 YACCers met in the small town of Smith Falls to tour the Tweed factory for some education and good company.
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Programs and interventions targeting body image in YA cancer survivors should emphasize social support to help reduce negative body image experiences.
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Although awareness of risk is high, only half of young adults report having had conversations about FP with their team.
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Psychosocial interventions targeting YA should focus on addressing body image concerns and explore other relevant coping strategies
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Efforts to promote connection and social support among young adult cancer survivors may promote better overall adjustment.
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Young adult survivors of cancer report significantly worse quality of life compared to the Canadian population.
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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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On August 31, YACCer Paul Brace hosted “Rock For YACC” at The Rock House in St. John’s, NL.
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