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July 21, 2022Lessons I have learned (Part 2)
YACCtivist Lindsay describes the moment she felt like she shifted into and accepted her “new” life.
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July 14, 2022Changes brought on by cancer
A YACCtivist writes about how cancer affected their feelings about their body, their independence, and their future.
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July 07, 2022I’m having a rough go
YACCtivist Ashley shares some details on her lifestyle as she deals with cancer.
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June 30, 2022Positives of cancer
A big question from a friend: “Do you feel like you took anything positive away from your cancer journey?”
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June 24, 2022Alone in a crowded room: How cancer impacted my relationships
Michaela had an amazing network of family and friends, but after her diagnosis, they weren’t able to offer the support she needed most. “The hardest part about cancer was feeling like I didn’t belong in a place where I once felt so at home.”
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June 16, 2022Music for all feelings
“When I find it hard to explain how I felt, I could use songs and lyrics to help me express the feeling I was trying to convey.”
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June 09, 2022Don’t give up on yourself
Nicole’s gusto for life faded when she was diagnosed with cancer, but she’s working on getting it back.
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April 08, 2021YACCtivists weigh in on AYA Cancer Awareness Week
We asked our YACCtivist team to answer the question: “What do you want others to better understand about the AYA cancer experience?” Here are a few of their answers.
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April 01, 2021Blair reflects on living through a year of COVID-19
YACCtivist Blair follows up on his initial COVID-19 blog post from spring 2020 with a vlog about what’s changed, what he’s still working on, and more.
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March 25, 2021The tough and the beautiful about single parenting after cancer
Ryan’s life “after cancer” now includes being a single parent to three kids. Read her latest post to learn the challenges (and rewards) that come with this latest change.
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March 18, 2021The other day
“I went to my doctor and asked for help the other day. I tried to be self sufficient, but sometimes I can’t self-help my way out of the darkness.”
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March 17, 2021My first cancerversary
“I have learned more about myself in the last year than I have in the last 33 years on this earth.”
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