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May 14, 2020
What’s in my bag: Hospital stay edition
YACCtivist Keri is a hospital stay veteran. Check out her tips for staying as comfortable as possible.
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May 11, 2020
Things that make our YACCtivists happy
We asked our YACCtivists to send in a picture of something that made them happy recently. Here’s what they had to report!
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May 07, 2020Cancer thrivers: The friends I didn’t know I needed
After being diagnosed with ocular melanoma at 27, Ashley realized she needed to connect with others who knew what she was dealing with, a community she found online.
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May 01, 2020What are you looking forward to after COVID-19?
We asked our YACCtivists to complete the sentence, “Something I’m looking forward to is…” Here’s what some of them had to say.
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April 30, 2020Brighten the light: Looking forward to post quarantine goals
Having post-cancer goals motivated Alex through his previous period of isolation. Check out his recommendations for life post-COVID-19!
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April 23, 202010 ways to optimize digital connections
Here are 10 things I do to optimize my connections during YACC Web: Chats.
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April 16, 2020The whole 6 feet: Our relationship through cancer and COVID-19
YACCtivist Blair and his girlfriend, Ashley, discuss managing their relationship and his compromised immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they’re staying connected.
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April 09, 2020A young adult cancer user’s guide for isolation
“With COVID-19, it’s like everyone was diagnosed with cancer. Your life is in immediate lockdown, instant isolation, and social distancing. I reached out to my peers and asked them to help you.”
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April 08, 2020Expressing emotions through art
Charlene writes about how painting helped her learn to define and appreciate her feelings — good or bad.
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April 03, 2020YACCtivists recommend: Podcasts
Have you already blown through your favourite podcasts? Check out these YACCtivist recommendations as you stroll/clean/lounge this weekend.
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April 02, 2020I understand: Connecting in our everyday lives
Gabrielle writes about realizing other people were capable of understanding her biggest challenges, and how that lesson helped her grow.
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April 01, 2020Keeping hope alive in uncertain times
Mike says cancer took a toll, both physically and mentally, but he managed to find hope in unexpected places.
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