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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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April 08, 2021YACCtivists weigh in on AYA Cancer Awareness Week
We asked our YACCtivist team to answer the question: “What do you want others to better understand about the AYA cancer experience?” Here are a few of their answers.
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March 25, 2021The tough and the beautiful about single parenting after cancer
Ryan’s life “after cancer” now includes being a single parent to three kids. Read her latest post to learn the challenges (and rewards) that come with this latest change.
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January 08, 2021Transforming from survival to growth
“I have sat with accumulative fear, fatigue, and feelings of failure since my lymphoma diagnosis in 2017. I’ve chosen now to start growing instead of merely surviving.”
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September 24, 2020
Cancer healing: Virtual connections are just as good as in-person ones
“A hug is healing, simple connection and solidarity will do, and you can do that virtually. YACC opened their ears and eyes wider to what we are doing online, and they continue to strive to meet us there.”
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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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March 12, 2020How to magically flip failure on its head after cancer
“Most of the answers basically proved I hung my identity on what everyone and everything else defined as success. Holy shit.”
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January 16, 2020I was wildly unprepared for parenting with a cancer diagnosis
By my first chemo, I was completely winging it. And I’m not alone.
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June 20, 2019Dear 35: An apology
Ryan writes to her hard-won 35th birthday and reflects on how her 30s have helped her get here.
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