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Community Story Aug 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.”

Community Story Aug 2022

Top 10 YACC-related memories

YACCtivist Charlene recaps ten life-changing moments she has experienced because of her connection to YACC.

Community Story Aug 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.

Community Story Jul 2022

I get knocked down

YACCtivist Nicole writes about different ways she felt “knocked down” throughout her cancer experience.

Community Story Jul 2022

Lessons I have learned: Part 2

YACCtivist Lindsay describes the moment she felt like she shifted into and accepted her “new” life.

Community Story Jul 2022

Changes brought on by cancer

A YACCtivist writes about how cancer affected their feelings about their body, their independence, and their future.

Community Story Jul 2022

I’m having a rough go

YACCtivist Ashley shares some details on her lifestyle as she deals with cancer.

Community Story Jun 2022

Positives of cancer

A big question from a friend: “Do you feel like you took anything positive away from your cancer journey?”

Community Story Jun 2022

Alone in a crowded room: How cancer impacted my relationships

Michaela had an amazing network of family and friends, but after her diagnosis, they weren’t able to offer the support she needed most. “The hardest part about cancer was feeling like I didn’t belong in a place where I once felt so at home.”

Community Story Jun 2022

The first of many lessons

As K. celebrates two years cancer-free, she reflects on how her twin babies gave her the motivation she needed to get through the toughest days.

Community Story Jun 2022

Music for all feelings

“When I find it hard to explain how I felt, I could use songs and lyrics to help me express the feeling I was trying to convey.”

Community Story Jun 2022

Don’t give up on yourself

Nicole’s gusto for life faded when she was diagnosed with cancer, but she’s working on getting it back.

Community Story May 2022

Remission: Not all it’s cracked up to be

“I am now three years into remission and I have not even fully unpacked my cancer remission bag. Every time I feel a lump, or something doesn’t feel right, I panic.”

Community Story May 2022