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June 05, 2020
What Survivor Conference means to me
“Survivor Conference helps me grow as a cancer survivor, woman, mother, and friend.”
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May 28, 2020
Surviving the survivor’s guilt
Mandy gets some help from her “YACC besties” to cope with survivor’s guilt.
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May 21, 2020
Coping during a health pandemic
“YACC has contributed immensely to my overall wellbeing since my diagnosis and has given me invaluable tools to not only survive this pandemic but thrive throughout it.”
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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 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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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 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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March 28, 202010 ways to stay connected while social distancing
Cancer treatments can leave us with a compromised immune system. Here are a few ways we can engage with each other without putting ourselves or our loved ones at risk.
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