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Cancer Anxiety: How to Support a Loved One Facing the Fear

Cancer anxiety doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. For young adults with cancer, it can feel like life has been turned upside down. Every plan is uncertain, and even small...

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Know Your Normal: A Young Adult’s Guide to Chest and Breast Self-Exams

Let’s clear something up: cancer doesn’t care how old you are, what your gender is, or what language you use to describe your body. Whether you call them breasts, your...

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From Survivor to Changemaker: Building a More Inclusive Future for LGBTQIA+ AYA Cancer Survivors

“We didn’t want to have LGBTQ in the name to make it safe for those who are not out to their families or communities. We just look like another cancer...

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Different Cancers, Different Challenges: How to Support Your Person Like a Pro (Even When You’re Not One)

Cancer Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All…And Neither Is Support Every type of cancer brings unique challenges, and as a supporter, your presence matters. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the differences and showing...

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How to Create a Post-Cancer Vision Board

You survived. Now it’s time to dream again. Let’s be honest: Life after cancer is complicated. You’ve made it through the chaos of diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and maybe even...

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Under the Electric Sky at EDC: A Mother’s Journey Back to Her Daughter

Ten years ago, my daughter Kirsten danced under the electric sky at EDC Las Vegas for her first, and what would unknowingly be her only time. It was June 2015....

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How to Handle Setbacks During Your Cancer Experience

Because healing isn’t linear, and that’s not a failure. It’s life. Let’s be real: Cancer isn’t just a medical condition. It’s a full-body, full-heart, full-life disruption. And just when you...

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Jenni’s April Pop Culture Picks of the Month: What to Watch, Read, & Listen to Right Now

Happy End of April, Friend ???? It’s Jenni here—your resident pop culture guide and unapologetic fan of all things movies, music, books, and beyond. As April winds down, I pulled...

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How to Keep Patients Safe: A Caregiver’s Point of View

When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, your whole world shifts. Your role changes. Your priorities rearrange. Suddenly, you’re not just a friend, sibling, or partner, you’re a caregiver....

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What is AYA Cancer? The Voices in the Middle That Refuse to Be Ignored

Wait…what even is AYA cancer? Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) are people between the ages of 15 and 39 who are diagnosed with cancer. It’s a life stage full of...

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The 7 Stages of Grief: Navigating Loss and Finding Support After a Cancer Diagnosis

Grief is the deep sorrow we feel when faced with loss—and loss comes in many forms. It’s not just about losing a loved one; it can be the loss of...

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Jenni’s March Pop Culture Picks of the Month: What to Watch, Read, & Listen to Right Now

Happy March, Friend ???? It’s Jenni here—your resident pop culture guide and unapologetic fan of all things movies, music, books, and beyond. Spring is just around the corner, bringing longer...

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How to Support a Grieving Friend: Activities to Connect and Help Them Cope

Grief is messy, unpredictable, and different for everyone. There’s no magic phrase that makes it better, no perfect gesture that erases the pain. But what does help? Presence. Just showing...

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Life After Caregiving: Now What?

The Role That Changes Everything Caregiving is an all-consuming, identity-shaping, emotion-stretching experience. Whether you were caring for a friend, sibling, partner, or parent through cancer, your world revolved around their...

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Jenni’s February Pop Culture Picks of the Month: What to Watch, Read, & Listen to Right Now

Happy February, Friends ???? It’s Jenni here—your resident pop culture guide and unapologetic fan of all things movies, music, books, and beyond. February is more than just heart-shaped chocolates and...

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How to Support a Coworker with Cancer

When a coworker is diagnosed with cancer, it can be hard to know what to do or say. You might worry about saying the wrong thing, overstepping boundaries, or not...

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Your Life, Your Legacy: Legacy Planning for Young Adults with Cancer

When you hear the term “legacy planning,” you might think of legal documents or financial plans. But for young adults with cancer, it’s so much more. Legacy planning is about...

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How to Support a Friend with Cancer Long Distance

When your friend is facing cancer, the distance between you can feel unbearable. You might feel helpless or unsure how to support them, but here’s the truth: being present is...

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Jenni’s January Pop Culture Picks of the Month: What to Watch, Read, & Listen to Right Now

Happy New Year, Friends! It’s Jenni here—your resident pop culture guide and unapologetic fan of all things movies, music, books, and beyond. As we step into 2025, I’m bringing you...

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Navigating Holiday Conversations: How to Be Present for Someone Facing Cancer

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many in the cancer community, holiday conversations can feel more like a minefield of awkward...

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