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June 21, 2021We Get It: A chat with Jay Abramovitch (part 1)
On this week’s episode of We Get It, Karine talks with Jay Abramovitch. Jay was diagnosed with colon cancer in his mid-30s during the pandemic and is learning to navigate his way through it with the help of his peers.
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June 15, 2021
We Get It: Breathing through stress and other challenges
On this week’s episode of We Get It, Karine talks with Lyne Poirier-Lorusso, Ottawa Program Coordinator of Kids Kicking Cancer Canada (Heroes Circle). Together, they practice some breath work techniques to help you cope with stress and to empower you when facing challenges.
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June 10, 2021I have a challenge for you
During a conversation with a friend, Jenn’s “sour mood” turned around when her friend told her how he viewed her life. She would love for you to give it a try!
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June 08, 2021
We Get It: The road to recovery
In this week’s episode of We Get It, Karine chats with Krista on her experience with cancer, including life before cancer, with cancer, and where she is today. She shares some of what has helped her and continues to help her along the road.
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June 06, 2021YACCtivists talk survivorship
With National Cancer Survivors Day on June 6, 2021, some YACCtivists joined forces and answered some questions that shed some light on their cancer experiences, and tools they have found helpful along the way.
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June 01, 2021Thank you and good luck!
It has been a busy few months here at YACC, with even more fun and cool things to come. But we did want to take a moment to say goodbye…
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May 31, 2021
We Get It: Knight’s Cabin and the benefits of nature
In this week’s episode of We Get It, Karine talks with Katie Sevalrud of Knight’s Cabin about its Walk It Out project, and the benefits of nature.
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May 27, 2021Safety, connection, and learning: What leading a YACC Web: Chat has meant to me
“Connection has been the most effective form of ‘treatment’ in helping me cope with my cancer experience.”
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May 24, 2021
We Get It: Planning a family
Karine talks with long time YACCers Nicole and Chris Dunne about family planning, more specifically, their path towards adoption. They share with us their cancer story and also what led them to want to adopt a child, the steps they took, the ups and downs, the learnings, the discoveries, and the hope.
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May 17, 2021
We Get It: Pandemic challenges
In this week’s episode of We Get It, Karine talks with Christine Skakum — nurse, program facilitator, supporter, and longtime friend of YACC. Together they discuss the challenges that healthcare providers, patients, and families are facing during the pandemic.
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May 14, 2021Every cancer, every stage, your story matters
“Through collective storytelling, I felt I could be myself and be understood and accepted.”
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