Young Adult Cancer Canada, 18 Argyle Street, Suite 201, St. John's, NL, A1A 1V3
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“Every day, a drink after work, a drink before bed. On the weekends, Baileys in my coffee or a glass of wine followed by a few gin and tonics. Why? Because it made the pain go away, and it made me feel temporarily ‘normal.'”
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Janelle had to figure out who else she was when her brain tumour disrupted her sense of identity of being “the smart girl.”
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I loved every moment of our writing workshop, even the uncomfortable ones. As feelings came up for me, I named them, described them, organized them, and put them down on paper. That was the magic for me. BAM!
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Marley writes about how toxic terminology such as “the good cancer” affects young adults after a cancer diagnosis.
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Despite working full-time since age 19, Andrea found herself on E.A.I. unable to support her family after being diagnosed with cancer at age 30. But she’s not giving up.
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“I will be forever thankful I let go of the fear. I trusted my body again, I did way more than I expected I would, and I learned more than I could ever imagine.”
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Social media helped Alex manage the stress of telling his network about his diagnosis, but it also affected his perception of life during treatment. Here’s how he found a balance.
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“I can continue to look to my peers at YACC for a world of encouragement or a shoulder to lean on.”
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“How can I study for my exam with all this brain fog? How do I make it across campus in time for my next class without needing a nap after? How do I reintegrate into student life when I have changed so much as a person?”
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After months of planning, after over 30 incredible applicants each with unique talents and captivating stories of resilience, 15 YACCtivists touched down for a weekend at Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto from August 15-18 for a weekend we won’t forget.
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