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September 25, 2019YAC Prime: Factors related to high psychological distress in young adults with cancer compared to matched peers
YAs with cancer experience significantly greater distress than their non-cancer peers. This distress is associated with modifiable factors such as sleep, fear of cancer recurrence, body image dissatisfaction, and social support, illustrating key areas for intervention.
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September 24, 2019Rock For YACC raises over $1k
On August 31, YACCer Paul Brace hosted “Rock For YACC” at The Rock House in St. John’s, NL.
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NEWS RELEASE: Young Adult Cancer Canada releases first-of-its-kind study
YAC Prime findings reveal impact of cancer and unique issues facing young adults
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September 23, 2019Localife Winnipeg goes on an art walk
On September 7, 16 of us came out on a beautiful day to see the local art around downtown Winnipeg.
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The 20th Annual Climb
More than 70 people made their way up Signal Hill in St. John’s for the 20th Annual Climb on September 22, 2019. We raised over $9,200 to fund digital, local, and national programs to help young adults living with, through, and beyond cancer.
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September 18, 2019Photo diary: Retreat Yourself Adventure 2019
YACC’s program director, Karine Chalifour, posts daily recaps on Facebook during Retreat Yourself and Survivor Conference. Here is a compilation of what she saw and felt during Retreat Yourself Adventure based in Rocky Harbour, NL from September 12-16, 2019.
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September 05, 2019YACCtivist: Alex Mandarino (he/him)
“I was an active and bright-eyed kid before cancer. When I was diagnosed, I felt alone, lost, and disconnected from all of those around me.”
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YACCtivist: Andrea Whittle (she/her/woman/female)
“YACC has helped me tackle depression and isolation through workshops on how to thrive after diagnosis, and by connecting me to hundreds of young adults dealing with cancer across Canada.”
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YACCtivist: Ashley Stead-Morine (she/her)
“My first interaction with YACC included spilling all of my fears on the Facebook group. The responses from YACCers — strangers to me at that point — brought more comfort than hearing ‘you’ll be OK’ from my mother.”
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YACCtivist: Blair Richardson
“YACC gave me a new way of looking at life and taught me how to thrive even though I still have cancer.”
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YACCtivist: Dani Taylor
“I learned to navigate fertility preservation, surgeries, ostomies, and all the ins and outs of cancer treatment, but I wasn’t prepared for the confusing world of survivorship.”
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YACCtivist: Gabrielle Fecteau (she/her)
“Cancer has been difficult, not only physically, but mentally. I have found myself surrounded by loving family and friends, but still feeling disconnected.”
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