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To the Kind-Hearted Supporter

If you are supporting your friend or family member who has been diagnosed with cancer or another chronic illness, you know that role comes with many challenges. It’s hard to…

What Do I Say to Someone With Cancer?

You just got the call that your friend has cancer. If you are a young adult, this may be the first time you personally know someone your age that has…

You Just Found Out Your Friend Has Cancer – Now What?

Most young adults never expect to hear the words “I have cancer” come up in a conversation, and they feel totally unprepared when it does. The news that your friend…

Forgiveness and Cancer: Letting Go for Healing and Recovery

Forgiveness is essential to any relationship, but it can be especially crucial for adolescents and young adults with cancer and their support community. Cancer is a life-changing event that can…

Perfecting Communication After a Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer is a difficult and life-changing experience that can significantly impact an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. Good communication skills can help build trust, alleviate anxiety, and improve the overall…

Social Isolation After a Cancer Diagnosis: How to Be Supportive

Adolescents and young adults with cancer face a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to isolation. The physical, emotional, and social effects of cancer can make it difficult…

Tips to Help Choose a Connection & Support App After Cancer

Life is upended after a cancer diagnosis, and things can feel chaotic and unclear. When it comes to support, being on the same page and staying coordinated with the group…

Intentionally Supporting a Friend: Navigating Cancer Together

Supporting a friend or loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing. It’s important to remember that, as a friend, you have the power…

What to Say in a “Thinking of You” Card

Thinking of You. Hearing those three simple words can change someone’s perspective, make their day better, and assure them they are not alone in the world. Think of a time…

Cancer in High School Series (Part 3): Supporting a Classmate After Treatment

If you have a friend or classmate who has been away for a long time and is ready to return back to school, keep in mind that their life is…

Cancer in High School Series (Part 2): Supporting a Classmate During Treatment

“Over the years, I’ve answered, ‘What’s the hardest part about having cancer as a teenager?’ in the same way: feeling forgotten.” Treating cancer is a difficult process and should certainly…

The Sibling Dynamic During Cancer

“Sisters and brothers are the truest, purest forms of love, family and friendship, knowing when to hold you and when to challenge you, but always being a part of you.”…

Cancer in High School (Part 1): Overview of the Teen Cancer Experience

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is devastating at any age, but receiving a diagnosis in high school is particularly disruptive and comes with its own challenging obstacles. High school is a…