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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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August 20, 2019How my relationship with my body changed after cancer
Body image is something I have always struggled with, and being diagnosed with cancer made things worse. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2015. The treatment I went through to save my life left me with scars and insecurity about my body.
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August 15, 2019Tips for loving your body after cancer
During my recovery, I’ve gone through many stages of love and hate with myself. A huge part of that struggle came with adjusting to my body and dealing with my wardrobe, weight gain and of course having had cancer, twice! I found ways to cope over the years and so, here are some of my tips for adjusting to a new body and a new life after cancer.
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July 28, 2019Go, random stranger, go!
A member of the YACC community sent us this note they had written as a personal memory, but that holds a powerful message for us all.
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June 26, 2019Faith Walker inspires others through music
Faith Walker started her career as a professional musician when she was 14-years-old. By her early 20s, she had singles on the radio and videos on MuchMusic and had two children. Life was good—she had just gone on her first vacation—but her path was about to change drastically.
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June 20, 2019Dear 35: An apology
Ryan writes to her hard-won 35th birthday and reflects on how her 30s have helped her get here.
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January 30, 2019After the Hook-up: Part 3
Big Cancer Hook-up guest Paul Brace chats with Geoff about the right time to celebrate after cancer.
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After the Hook-up: Part 2
Big Cancer Hook-up guest Paul Brace chats with Geoff about facing mortality.
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After the Hook-up: Part 1
Big Cancer Hook-up guest Paul Brace chats with Geoff about spirituality.
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January 28, 2019The 2019 New Year poem
A member of the YACC community asked to publish their poetry anonymously, and we’re always happy to help YACCers express themselves however they feel most comfortable.
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December 31, 2018New Year’s Eve ritual and new beginnings
As 2018 comes to an end, I found myself reflecting on a few ideas and personal experiences.
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