Did you miss Coffee and Oodles this week? Here’s our prompt, and a bit more about our process!
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Read Along With Us: Portrait of a Thief
Whether you’ve grabbed a free copy of the book through us, or you’ve opted to go with the audiobook and just follow along, we want to hear *your* thoughts and opinions on Grace D. Li’s Portrait of a Thief!
Here’s the reading schedule we’ll be following.
It’s Our January Research Round Up!
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 the research opportunities below to see how you can use your story to help others!
Continue readingJoin Us For Our Next Book Club Pick, Portrait of a Thief!
It’s time for our next book club pick, Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li!
This heist book is Ocean’s 11 meets modern-day cultural reclamation. It’s the perfect mix of humor, rebellion, and incredibly relatable college angst. We can’t wait to read it with you!
Continue readingChristina’s Corner: January 2024
January means new planners for some, resolutions for others, the sign of another year conquered and lived through. It is a fresh, clean page… with a caveat. The word January comes from the Roman god Janus, who had two faces: one looking forward, the other looking back. Janus was the god of doorways, transitions, and probably the mythical place of young adult cancer survivorship.
Continue readingBook Club: Mom’s Marijuana, Pages 214 – 237
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Mom’s Marijuana by Dan Shapiro. This week, we’re reading Pages 214-237. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingBook Club: Mom’s Marijuana, Pages 181 – 214
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Mom’s Marijuana by Dan Shapiro. This week, we’re reading Pages 181-214. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingAsk a Cactus: Who To Ask and Where To Look
Check out this video on knowing if a symptom is normal, decoding medical terminology on the internet, and learning as much as you can as a young adult facing cancer. Whether you’re interested in advocating for yourself, learning more about patient and provider communication, getting support, or learning about extra resources, we’ve got you covered!
Continue readingBook Club: Mom’s Marijuana, Pages 154 – 181
Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Mom’s Marijuana by Dan Shapiro. This week, we’re reading Pages 154-181. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
Continue readingBest Of: Caregiving Blog Posts
November is National Family Caregivers Month. In honor of the incredible cancer caregivers in our lives, we are highlighting the importance of their place in the story. Read on to find blog posts from Cactus Cancer Society and The Negative Space, an organization that shines a light on the realities of caregiving, provides direct services to caregivers, and educates and equips those who support them with concrete tools and strategies.
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