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June 30, 2022
Positives of cancer
A big question from a friend: “Do you feel like you took anything positive away from your cancer journey?”
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June 24, 2022
Alone in a crowded room: How cancer impacted my relationships
Michaela had an amazing network of family and friends, but after her diagnosis, they weren’t able to offer the support she needed most. “The hardest part about cancer was feeling like I didn’t belong in a place where I once felt so at home.”
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June 16, 2022
Music for all feelings
“When I find it hard to explain how I felt, I could use songs and lyrics to help me express the feeling I was trying to convey.”
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June 09, 2022
Don’t give up on yourself
Nicole’s gusto for life faded when she was diagnosed with cancer, but she’s working on getting it back.
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July 09, 2021
Dr. Google is not your friend
Jenn’s doctor advised her not to Google her symptoms. Here’s what she does instead.
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June 30, 2021
7 things that happened when I chose happiness
“Over the last 18 months, I have been forced to take inventory of my life and really decide what brings me happiness. Here are seven things that happened.”
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June 10, 2021
I have a challenge for you
During a conversation with a friend, Jenn’s “sour mood” turned around when her friend told her how he viewed her life. She would love for you to give it a try!
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June 06, 2021
YACCtivists talk survivorship
With National Cancer Survivors Day on June 6, 2021, some YACCtivists joined forces and answered some questions that shed some light on their cancer experiences, and tools they have found helpful along the way.
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May 27, 2021
Safety, connection, and learning: What leading a YACC Web: Chat has meant to me
“Connection has been the most effective form of ‘treatment’ in helping me cope with my cancer experience.”
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May 14, 2021
Every cancer, every stage, your story matters
“Through collective storytelling, I felt I could be myself and be understood and accepted.”
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April 08, 2021
YACCtivists weigh in on AYA Cancer Awareness Week
We asked our YACCtivist team to answer the question: “What do you want others to better understand about the AYA cancer experience?” Here are a few of their answers.
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