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June 15, 2015#BeCauseYACC: Let’s get this party started
Back in 1998, when I was 22 years old, I had just graduated from university and was starting the rest of my life when I passed out in the middle of a party. Three days later, I was diagnosed with leukemia.
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June 11, 2015Researcher seeking participants for breast cancer study
Megan Williams, a researcher from the University of New Brunswick, is looking for your help with a study focusing on breast cancer in young adults.
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June 08, 2015Saying goodbye to Michelle
There are big changes ahead for Alberta. Not only did the NDP recently win a majority government, but we are also preparing to say goodbye to one of our original Localife leaders, Michelle Hume.
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Volunteer needed for Localife Calgary!
Localife has been running in Calgary for three years, and we are currently looking to fill the spot that will be left vacant by our lovely leader, Michelle.
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June 04, 2015Pain management session in Halifax
Our friends in Halifax are offering group education sessions for patients and their families who want to learn more about coping with cancer-related pain.
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June 02, 2015
Lilian Yip profile
Survivor profile Like most young adults, Lilian didn’t have any firsthand experience with cancer until she was diagnosed. “I didn’t even know lymphoma was cancer.” Click here to read her […]
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YACC’s 15th birthday
It’s our 15th birthday! YACC is turning 15 and we’re going to ramp up the rebellion like a true teenager should: changing our appearance, standing up for what we believe […]
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June 01, 2015Getting ready for our sweet 15
YACC is turning 15, and we’re celebrating all month long!
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May 31, 2015A good news fertility story
“I did not expect my last round of IVF to work, and just wanted to get it over with, use up our last embryos, and move on with our life as a couple. I was shocked when I got the positive pregnancy test.”
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May 28, 2015
Summer Retreat for young adults in Quebec
Our friends at CanSupport are planning a summer retreat for young adults affected by cancer in the Montreal area.
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May 26, 2015Gerrad’s blog: Post-treatment support is crucial
Even though cancer treatment often upends our lives, I enjoyed the structure and predictability of it, and of going through the same routine for weeks, or even months. As the […]
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May 12, 2015
Parenting post-cancer
How do you parent post-diagnosis when you’re in a hospital a couple of hours away from your kids, husband, and home?
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