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October 15, 2019YACC values trailblazing
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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October 10, 2019The good, the bad and the ugly: Truths about relationships after cancer
“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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October 03, 2019Cancer, my disability: Returning to school after a diagnosis
“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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September 27, 2019Localife Ottawa tours the Tweed factory
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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September 25, 2019YAC Prime: Social support and body image among young adult cancer survivors
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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YAC Prime: Fertility preservation and post-traumatic growth
Although awareness of risk is high, only half of young adults report having had conversations about FP with their team.
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YAC Prime: Exploring body image and psychological distress into the post-traumatic growth model among young adult cancer survivors
Psychosocial interventions targeting YA should focus on addressing body image concerns and explore other relevant coping strategies
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YAC Prime: Connectedness to the young adult cancer community and post-traumatic growth
Efforts to promote connection and social support among young adult cancer survivors may promote better overall adjustment.
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YAC Prime: Quality of life in young adult survivors of cancer compared to national norms
Young adult survivors of cancer report significantly worse quality of life compared to the Canadian population.
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YAC Prime: An age-based financial comparison of young adults with cancer and their non-cancer peers
Increased awareness and assistance programs are needed to help YAs recover from the financial impact of cancer.
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YAC Prime: Factors related to high psychological distress in young adults with cancer compared to matched peers
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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Geoff’s blog: Look what you did! The YAC Prime Study findings
The power of connection is one of the many questions we had as we built the YAC Prime Study with Dr. Sheila Garland. Does being in connection with other young adults who “get it” matter? If so, how?
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