It wasn’t just denial and triggers and caricatures that got in the way of me connecting. It was the idea of being friends with people who were much more likely, statistically, to die earlier than normal, and to have very difficult things happen to them. It was the risk that everyone I knew was weighing with me: how closely do I want to be entwined with that kind of hard?
Continue readingShare Your Talent!
We want YOU to be part of our Birthday Bash! Our community is full of some amazing and talented young adults facing cancer! To celebrate our birthday, we’re showcasing our community’s talents in a live performance during our virtual Birthday Bash on Thursday, April 28th at 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET.
Continue readingWild: Chapters 5-6
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed.
Continue reading“Silenzio, Bruno!”
The current best wisdom I keep reminding myself of is from my daughter’s current favorite Disney/Pixar movie, Luca. Anytime the main character, Luca, doubts taking a chance because of his inner voice, he shouts, “Silenzio, Bruno!” We’ve adopted the mantra in our house.
Continue readingWild: Chapters 3-4
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed.
Continue readingCelebrate With Us!
Cactus Cancer Society is turning 7 and we’re celebrating our birthday throughout the entire month of April!
Continue readingWrite Now With Jean Rowe: Help
It is not uncommon to wonder how we can make a difference when Big Things are happening. We can, though, make a difference even in the smallest of ways. We might start with our own self-care. Are we getting enough rest? Have we connected even virtually with loved ones to make sure we’re connecting? Do we need a snack?
Continue readingWild: Chapters 1-2
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed.
Continue readingResearch Opportunity
Here at Cactus Cancer Society, we’re always interested in amplifying the voices and experiences of young adults facing cancer, and making sure this population is represented in research. Check out this research opportunity looking at humor among friends during cancer!
Continue readingPostcards from the Edge: Medical Phone Calls Edition
Christina’s Guide to Not Losing Your Ever Loving Mind: Making Insurance, Prescription, and Medical Phone Calls
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