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November 19, 2020
Dating after cancer
“It took me a very long time to be comfortable with the new me after breast cancer, double mastectomy, and chemo. I took the time to learn to love myself again.”
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November 12, 2020
Highlighting small businesses in the YACC community
YACCtivist Marley has seen some extremely talented artists and creators hone their crafts and become small business owners over the last few years. With the holiday season right around the corner, she has compiled a list that might help you find that perfect gift while supporting a YACCer!
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November 05, 2020
Jenn knows YACC gets it
Jenn shares her thoughts on the first episode of the We Get It web series and some other ways the YACC community is staying connected.
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October 22, 2020
My fertility story: Part one
Cancer forced this YACCer to focus on their fertility in unexpected ways.
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October 09, 2020
To grow or not to grow
“Growth after cancer is not linear. Each person has such a unique experience with their illness, and as a result, we all grow and change at our own speed.”
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October 06, 2020
Reflecting on the last two years
A member of the YACC community thinks about what they have lost and learned since being diagnosed with cancer two years ago.
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October 01, 2020
Going back to Memory Lane
YACCtivist Alex takes a look through the journal his mom kept while he was undergoing treatment a few years back.
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September 24, 2020
Cancer healing: Virtual connections are just as good as in-person ones
“A hug is healing, simple connection and solidarity will do, and you can do that virtually. YACC opened their ears and eyes wider to what we are doing online, and they continue to strive to meet us there.”
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September 15, 2020
The one time my body let me down: My story for far too long
YACCtivist Gabrielle writes about the source of her health anxiety, and discusses how she’s reframing her feelings about trusting her body.
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September 08, 2020
The hardest part about being a YACCer
“The worst part of YACC is when we lose our friends, but the best part of YACC is they always got your back.”
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September 03, 2020
Six month check in: Living with cancer in a pandemic
“I accepted a job days before the world changed. What if I would be redeployed to a COVID+ unit? Would I be safe? Was my body more vulnerable than others as the scars littered across my chest and abdomen might suggest? After almost six years out of treatment, I was angry that my vulnerable health might once again threaten what I had planned for my life. COVID-19 changed all the rules.”
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August 20, 2020
My emotional roller coaster
With a surplus of alone time during the COVID-19 quarantine, Jennifer found herself learning to cope with past traumas and emotions.
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