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November 07, 2019Localife Vancouver: The Lost Souls of Gastown walking tour
Localife Vancouver heard spooky tales along the streets of Gastown!
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October 31, 2019Localife Victoria had a boo-tacular event!
Localife Victoria got together for an afternoon of yummy food and pumpkin guts on October 20!
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October 28, 2019Localife St. John’s has a great night at the Growlers game
We all left the arena in high spirits from both the victory, and from some wonderful fun and quality time spent with each other!
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October 21, 2019Localife Ottawa spends a night at the museum
It was both humbling and exhilarating to be surrounded by the most impressive nature — ancient fossils that have survived through the ages, rare beautiful rocks, and so many other gifts of nature.
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October 15, 2019YACC values trailblazing
Together with our YACCers and YACCtivists, I know we will blaze a trail to reach even more young adults who are dealing with cancer in isolation
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September 27, 2019Localife Ottawa tours the Tweed factory
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, a group of 14 YACCers met in the small town of Smith Falls to tour the Tweed factory for some education and good company.
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September 25, 2019YAC Prime: Social support and body image among young adult cancer survivors
Programs and interventions targeting body image in YA cancer survivors should emphasize social support to help reduce negative body image experiences.
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YAC Prime: Fertility preservation and post-traumatic growth
Although awareness of risk is high, only half of young adults report having had conversations about FP with their team.
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YAC Prime: Exploring body image and psychological distress into the post-traumatic growth model among young adult cancer survivors
Psychosocial interventions targeting YA should focus on addressing body image concerns and explore other relevant coping strategies
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YAC Prime: Connectedness to the young adult cancer community and post-traumatic growth
Efforts to promote connection and social support among young adult cancer survivors may promote better overall adjustment.
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YAC Prime: Quality of life in young adult survivors of cancer compared to national norms
Young adult survivors of cancer report significantly worse quality of life compared to the Canadian population.
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YAC Prime: An age-based financial comparison of young adults with cancer and their non-cancer peers
Increased awareness and assistance programs are needed to help YAs recover from the financial impact of cancer.
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