Event Series Discussion Series: Body Image

Discussion Series: Body Image

Cancer can cause many changes to our body physically and the experience can also impact your relationship with your body. Receiving a cancer diagnosis comes with an awareness that your body is no longer safe and the side effects of cancer treatment can cause drastic short term and long term physical changes. It can be […]

Event Series Discussion Series: Body Image

Discussion Series: Body Image

Cancer can cause many changes to our body physically and the experience can also impact your relationship with your body. Receiving a cancer diagnosis comes with an awareness that your body is no longer safe and the side effects of cancer treatment can cause drastic short term and long term physical changes. It can be […]

Event Series Discussion Series: Connection & Isolation

Discussion Series: Connection & Isolation

Cancer can be such an isolating experience, especially for AYAs. You might feel like a totally different person during cancer treatment or in survivorship – and these changes can often lead to increased feelings of isolation and challenges navigating relationships. This two-week discussion session series is an opportunity to explore these difficulties while connecting with […]

Event Series Discussion Series: Connection & Isolation

Discussion Series: Connection & Isolation

Cancer can be such an isolating experience, especially for AYAs. You might feel like a totally different person during cancer treatment or in survivorship – and these changes can often lead to increased feelings of isolation and challenges navigating relationships. This two-week discussion session series is an opportunity to explore these difficulties while connecting with […]

Event Series Discussion Series: Caregivers

Discussion Series: Caregivers

Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but it’s also a role that comes with a lot of stress and challenges. Caregiving can give you a sense of purpose during uncertain times but it can also feel demanding and isolating. Adjusting to changing relationship dynamics while balancing the needs of your patient with your own […]

Event Series Discussion Series: Caregivers

Discussion Series: Caregivers

Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but it’s also a role that comes with a lot of stress and challenges. Caregiving can give you a sense of purpose during uncertain times but it can also feel demanding and isolating. Adjusting to changing relationship dynamics while balancing the needs of your patient with your own […]

Event Series Discussion Series: Caregivers

Discussion Series: Caregivers

Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but it’s also a role that comes with a lot of stress and challenges. Caregiving can give you a sense of purpose during uncertain times but it can also feel demanding and isolating. Adjusting to changing relationship dynamics while balancing the needs of your patient with your own […]

Event Series Discussion Series: Caregivers

Discussion Series: Caregivers

Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but it’s also a role that comes with a lot of stress and challenges. Caregiving can give you a sense of purpose during uncertain times but it can also feel demanding and isolating. Adjusting to changing relationship dynamics while balancing the needs of your patient with your own […]

Discussion Session: It’s Complicated: Cancer, Disability, & Identity

Cancer can impact your ability to work and can cause temporary medical disability. However sometimes cancer has lifelong impacts. Approximately 40% of cancer survivors experience long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological effects due to their diagnosis and treatment. While the legal definitions of disability are more straightforward, the social experiences of disability can be more nuanced […]

Discussion Session: Navigating the Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except when it isn’t. The holiday season is traditionally viewed as a time to celebrate however for many it can be a difficult time of year that can stir up all sorts of feelings. Navigating the holidays as a cancer patient or survivor comes with its own […]

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