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October 07, 2022
A new gratitude and perspective
“I experienced a major shift in how I viewed my life, a life I shouldn’t have if it were based on statistics. A new gratitude, a new perspective, a new push.”
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September 23, 2022
10 things people say that annoy cancer patients
“We just want to be treated the same way you treated us before we were diagnosed with cancer.”
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Stepping out of my comfort zone
“As we finished the walk, I was grateful for my team and daughter. It wasn’t easy, but I think that it was something I needed to do as I work to define myself post-cancer.”
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September 02, 2022
Scars
“While my scar can represent challenges I faced, my scar also reminds me that it doesn’t define my whole cancer experience and feelings.”
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August 29, 2022
YACCtivists on laughter
Cancer is shit, but there can be moments that are humorous, moments that give us pleasure in the darkest of days, and moments we can do nothing more than shake our heads and laugh at. Read on to hear your YACCtivists share their funny stories!
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August 25, 2022
The twists and turns
“Life isn’t designed to be a straightforward path; it’s designed to have twists, bumps, and forks where we choose what happens, and every once in a while, you’re thrown for a complete loop and your path hits a complete road block.”
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August 11, 2022
Top 10 YACC-related memories
YACCtivist Charlene recaps ten life-changing moments she has experienced because of her connection to YACC.
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August 04, 2022
Parenting through cancer: Caregivers weigh in
In this collaborative blog post, four YACCtivists examine parenting through cancer from the patient’s and the partner’s perspectives.
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July 28, 2022
I get knocked down
YACCtivist Nicole writes about different ways she felt “knocked down” throughout her cancer experience.
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July 21, 2022
Lessons I have learned (Part 2)
YACCtivist Lindsay describes the moment she felt like she shifted into and accepted her “new” life.
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July 14, 2022
Changes brought on by cancer
A YACCtivist writes about how cancer affected their feelings about their body, their independence, and their future.
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July 07, 2022
I’m having a rough go
YACCtivist Ashley shares some details on her lifestyle as she deals with cancer.
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