These posters were presented at national conferences and summarize important findings from our research with young adults affected by cancer. Each includes a short summary in plain language. We’re sharing them here so you can see what we’re learning together — and how it’s making a difference.
These are preliminary findings, and we are looking forward to learning more with the community over the next few years.
Financial Impacts in Young Adults with Cancer
Presented at CAPO 2025
Reanna George, Krista Greeley, Pam Crotty, Geoff Eaton, Sheila Garland
Young adults with cancer often face long-term financial stress that goes beyond treatment costs. Many report cutting back on basic needs, using savings, or missing work. These findings highlight the importance of improving financial support for YA cancer survivors.
Factors Associated with Resilience in Young Adults with Cancer
Presented at CPA 2025
Reanna George, Krista Greeley, Pam Crotty, Geoff Eaton, Sheila Garland
About 1 in 3 young adult cancer survivors report low resilience, meaning it’s harder to bounce back from challenges. Survivors who had children, were male, or had more time since their diagnosis tended to be more resilient. Less distress and more social support also helped.
Fertility-Related Distress Among Young Adult Women Cancer Survivors
Presented at CPA 2025
Rachel Lee, Krista Greeley, Reanna George, Pam Crotty, Geoff Eaton, Sheila Garland
Many young adult women who survive cancer feel distress about their ability to have children in the future. Those still in treatment, with gynecological cancers, or with strong ties to the YACC community were more likely to feel this way. These insights can help improve reproductive and emotional supports.
The Recover Study and Community-Led Efforts to Support Young Adults Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer
Presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting Scientist-Survivor Program 2025, made possible from a CIHR grant so Carolyn could attend and present.
Carolyn Van, Geoff Eaton, Karine Chalifour, Dani Taylor, Dr. Sheila Garland, Dr. Cheryl Heykoop, Pam Crotty
The YACC Recover study is following over 500 young adults across Canada to understand how their quality of life changes after a cancer diagnosis. The study is community-driven and focuses on mental, social, physical, and financial well-being. The goal is to inform better support programs for young adults living with and beyond cancer.
YACC Recover Study: Prospective Recovery of Quality of Life in Young Adults Diagnosed with Cancer
Presented at CANO 2024
Geoff Eaton, Karine Chalifour, Pam Crotty, Dani Taylor, Angie Barrington, Sheila Garland, Cheryl Heykoop
The YACC Recover study is following over 500 young adults across Canada to understand how their quality of life changes after a cancer diagnosis. The study is community-driven and focuses on mental, social, physical, and financial well-being. The goal is to inform better support programs for young adults living with and beyond cancer.
