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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…

How To Stay Connected To Friends From Afar

Friendships are one of the most important aspects of our lives, and staying connected when isolated is essential for our mental health. Whether you have a friend that is stuck…

Young Adult Cancer Education — Events and Activities

b-present overcomes the stigma of cancer through education, community dialogue, and experiences that improve empathy and compassion. These events and activities create a shared understanding of the young adult cancer…

Talking Tips – How To Be There For A Friend With Cancer

Picture this. You are hanging out with a friend, and there is an uncomfortable silence. Your brain starts racing with things to say to fill the void. Then it happens.…

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…

Amy Schneider – Oncology Nursing Month Highlight

Oncology nurses are there to explain the diagnosis to patients and their families and be their guide through treatment. They are there to celebrate the wins and provide comfort when…

The Support Report with b-present – How Support Changes Lives

Our new podcast launches in 3…2…1! Tune into The Support Report with b-present hosted by our very own Justin Peters. We will be sharing real stories from young adults and…

Oncology Nurses Month – Why ‘Thank You’ Will Never Feel Like Enough

Throughout their careers, oncology nurses will impact thousands of families and lives. They are advocates, friends, extended family, and confidants during a unique and challenging time of life. They defined…

Losing a Sibling to Cancer — The Struggles with Moving Forward

For siblings, who often share a deep bond, a cancer diagnosis can really hit hard as life turns upside down for both of them. It’s one day at a time,…

How to Support Someone in Isolation | Coronavirus Crisis

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) leading to the cancellation of most community, school, and sporting events, our most vulnerable populations are self-isolating, and feelings of loneliness can become magnified. There is…