YACCtivist blog Archives

October 30, 2020 YACC News

The feeling of being left behind

“Physically, my body was fighting against a disease that was trying to kill me, and emotionally I was left struggling with the feelings of desertion and abandonment by those around me.”

October 16, 2020 YACC News

Cancer taught me to embrace change

By Ashley Stead-Morine My life took a 180 at 27; I’m not complaining. If you’ve followed my blog posts, listened to my story on Soar Above Cancer and Sickboy podcasts,…

October 9, 2020 Community story

To grow or not to grow

“Growth after cancer is not linear. Each person has such a unique experience with their illness, and as a result, we all grow and change at our own speed.”

October 1, 2020 Community story

Going back to Memory Lane

YACCtivist Alex takes a look through the journal his mom kept while he was undergoing treatment a few years back.

September 24, 2020 Community story

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.”

September 15, 2020 Community story

The one time my body let me down: My story for far too long

YACCtivist Gabrielle writes about the source of her health anxiety, and discusses how she’s reframing her feelings about trusting her body.

September 3, 2020 Community story

Six month check in: Living with cancer in a pandemic

“I accepted a job days before the world changed. What if I would be redeployed to a COVID+ unit? Would I be safe? Was my body more vulnerable than others as the scars littered across my chest and abdomen might suggest? After almost six years out of treatment, I was angry that my vulnerable health might once again threaten what I had planned for my life. COVID-19 changed all the rules.”