Are you a patient or survivor with young children at home? Are you looking for a community of fellow parents to talk about treatment & survivorship while also taking care of your kids? Join Matilda for this parenting meetup to connect with peers through your shared experience! Here’s a message from Matilda: “When I was […]
Adolescent and young adult cancer patients face unique challenges when approaching new transitions in life – from starting high school to getting married – and as they move through the healthcare system have additional concerns to consider. Join Dr. Karen Winkfield, Dr. Tiffany Avery, and Dr. Zanetta Lamar of the 3 Black Docs podcast for […]
After surviving cancer, many adolescents and young adults face a new and uncomfortable mental health challenge: survivor’s guilt. While processing and coping with the trauma of your own experiences, it can feel overwhelming to confront the grief and bereavement of AYA friends you may have lost. You may experience imposter syndrome for not feeling the […]
Following “Stupid Cancer Webinar: Advocacy Matters”, we’re hosting a Digital Meetup just for POC within the AYA cancer community! All survivors, thrivers, and cancer patients who identify as POC are welcome to register and log on — join community member Kris to meet some new friends and share your stories… maybe even find yourself a […]
All of Us Now, led by Shannon Stott, is a workshop dedicated to getting out of your own head and jumping into the experience of supporting and simultaneously feeling fully supported by others. Full of Improv games and laughs, this time will reveal that vulnerability can be difficult, but when we jump in it together, […]
Even if your cancer is many years behind you, survivorship lasts a lifetime. Your feelings about your cancer experience may change or develop over time. Intense “scanxiety” may crop up each year; every ache, pain, or allergy symptom might set off alarm bells. And for those on ongoing therapies or living with metastatic disease, cancer […]
Join sibling Janelle to talk about the ups and downs of the caregiving journey. Whether you want to talk about your experience caring for your AYA or simply listen to the stories told by others, here’s an opportunity to connect, share, and resonate with your peers. This session is hosted by a sibling, but all […]
We're partnering with Escape for an LGBTQIA+ Digital Meetup! Hosted by community member Yami, this is a space led by and for the LGBTQIA+ AYA cancer community to meet peers and participate in a laid-back evening of conversation and care. Escape: Creating an Escape for LGBTQIA+ Adolescents and Young Adults Experiencing Cancer. To learn more, […]