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Empathy and Compassion: Building a Stronger Support Community

Empathy and compassion are crucial for adolescents and young adults with cancer and their support community. Cancer can be a difficult and trying experience, and it can be easy for…

Cancer in High School Series (Part 4): How a High School Can Rally Together to Make a Difference for Classmates

“My school has been so supportive and helpful and I couldn’t be more thankful for that! A friend of mine hosted a swab drive with DKMS and they had a…

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…

What to Say in a “Thinking of You” Card

Why “Thinking of You?” Is So Powerful Hearing those three simple words can change someone’s perspective, make their day better, and assure them they are not alone in the world.…

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…